MachiasWA
A town of 1,276. Healthier than 86% of U.S. towns.
What makes Machias stand out
The thing Machias does most differently from other towns.
1,276 people, and everyone knows the way
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Machias’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Machias. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Machias beats the Washington average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Machias | WA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.8% | 8.4% |
| Fewer adults in fair or poor health | 14.5% | 16.3% |
| More adults with depression | 28% | 25.1% |
Most working residents commute out of Machias
Most working residents leave Machias for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Everett (19%), Seattle (15%) and Lake Stevens (8%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, pleasant summers
Machias has mild winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 75°, a January night drops to 35°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
3.1% of Machias is conserved land
2.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Machias Trailhead Park | 0.2 mi | 2 |
Homes in Machias sell for about $1.08M
The median sale price was $1,075,000 in March 2026.
99% of working residents leave Machias for work
Where Machias’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Machias
CDP in Washington, United States
Machias is a census-designated place (CDP) in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,264 at the 2020 census. Machias was laid out in 1888, and named after Machias, Maine, the ancestral home of a first settler. A post office called Machias was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1943.
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- Population
- 1,264
- Area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 118 ft
- Area code
- 425