Why Live in Swede Heaven
A small community on the north fork of the Stillaguamish River, Swede Heaven is one of the rural areas of Snohomish County with views of Whitehorse Mountain and Mount Higgins. There are woodlands, pastures and several creeks. "It's tucked in the mountains and just beautiful: there are no bad views. It's not super crowded, and it's more affordable for people to move into," says Robin Price, a broker with eXp Realty Seattle. Swede Heaven has a variety of home styles, with everything from ramblers to A-frames and manufactured homes. Lots are typically multiacre, and some have river frontage. The number of properties on the market is limited. Over a year, as of late March 2025, 10 homes had sold in Swede Heaven. They were typically in the $400,000s to $700,000s, though one went for $1 million. Swede Heaven's CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Darrington Elementary School earns a C-minus grade from Niche, and Darrington High School receives a C-plus. They are on the same campus and cover kindergarten through twelfth grade. For distinct career pathways, there's Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center, which collaborates with more than a dozen school
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swede Heaven a good place to live?
Swede Heaven is a good place to live. Swede Heaven is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Swede Heaven is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Swede Heaven has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 50. The average household income is $106,742 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 15.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Swede Heaven are home owners, with 13% of residents renting and 87% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Swede Heaven can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Swede Heaven neighborhood guide.
Is Swede Heaven, WA a safe neighborhood?
Swede Heaven, WA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Swede Heaven?
The median home price in Swede Heaven is $312,580. If you put a 20% down payment of $62,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,620 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $69K a year to afford the median home price in Swede Heaven. The average household income in Swede Heaven is $107K.
What are the best public schools in Swede Heaven?
The best public schools that serve Swede Heaven are:
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Home Trends in Swede Heaven, WA
On average, homes in Swede Heaven, Darrington sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Swede Heaven, Darrington over the last 12 months is $318,060.
Median Sale Price
$318,060
Median Single Family Sale Price
$311,530
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$422,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$272,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$312,580
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
