Permit record · Washington
What Everett paid for a water heater
Not an estimate. We read 677 permits filed with Everett and took the value written on each one.
Median declared value $2,883
$2k 10% $2k 25% $3k median $5k 75% $8k 90%
Half of these jobs landed between $2,378 and $4,581. One in ten came in under $1,500; one in ten ran past $7,500.
Monthly median · Water Heater▼16% since 2025-03
2025-03 · $3,716high $4,3732026-08 · $3,112
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett, WA | $2,883 | $2,378 – $4,581 | 677 |
| New York, NY | $13,000 | $7,000 – $20,000 | 890 |
| Chicago, IL | $6,000 | $2,500 – $13,795 | 310 |
| San Francisco, CA | $5,400 | $2,025 – $11,900 | 55 |
| Marin County, CA | $4,000 | $2,500 – $5,200 | 289 |
| Sacramento, CA | $3,000 | $1,775 – $7,057 | 280 |
| Corona, CA | $2,300 | $1,800 – $3,000 | 101 |
| Kansas City, MO | $2,252 | $1,597 – $3,000 | 629 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $2,200 | $1,500 – $3,221 | 117 |
| New Orleans, LA | $1,800 | $1,000 – $5,000 | 1,752 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,000 | $501 – $4,000 | 51 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $1,800 in New Orleans to $13,000 in New York — a 7.2× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Everett
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC Replacement | $8,308 | 1,164 |
| Roof Replacement | $20,000 | 257 |
| Garage | $20,000 | 205 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $7,000 | 196 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $8,100 | 164 |
| Home Addition | $40,000 | 106 |
| Solar Panels | $9,979 | 100 |
| ADU / Guest House | $177,174 | 94 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $5,000 | 76 |
| Deck or Patio | $10,336 | 66 |
| Interior Remodel | $33,000 | 62 |
Source
Source: City of Everett — Permits. Permits issued in the last 24 months, classified by the work described on the permit. The figure is the declared value of the work — what the applicant reported to the city. It excludes work done without a permit and can sit below a final invoice. Read the full methodology. Data refreshed 2026-09-04.