Permit record · Washington
What Everett paid for a water heater
Not an estimate. We read 672 permits filed with Everett and took the value written on each one.
Median declared value $2,892
$1k 10% $2k 25% $3k median $5k 75% $8k 90%
Half of these jobs landed between $2,382 and $4,648. One in ten came in under $1,498; one in ten ran past $7,500.
Monthly median · Water Heater▼13% since 2025-04
2025-04 · $3,735high $4,3732026-09 · $3,263
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett, WA | $2,892 | $2,382 – $4,648 | 672 |
| New York, NY | $13,500 | $7,000 – $20,000 | 881 |
| Chicago, IL | $6,048 | $2,500 – $13,821 | 309 |
| San Francisco, CA | $5,200 | $2,000 – $10,950 | 56 |
| Marin County, CA | $3,850 | $2,500 – $5,003 | 278 |
| Sacramento, CA | $3,000 | $1,775 – $7,057 | 280 |
| Corona, CA | $2,300 | $1,800 – $3,000 | 100 |
| Kansas City, MO | $2,291 | $1,636 – $3,000 | 565 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $2,200 | $1,500 – $3,186 | 115 |
| New Orleans, LA | $1,800 | $1,000 – $5,000 | 1,733 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,000 | $501 – $4,000 | 52 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $1,800 in New Orleans to $13,500 in New York — a 7.5× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Everett
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC Replacement | $8,372 | 1,163 |
| Roof Replacement | $20,000 | 253 |
| Garage | $20,500 | 211 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $6,550 | 196 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $8,100 | 160 |
| Home Addition | $40,000 | 110 |
| ADU / Guest House | $175,630 | 97 |
| Solar Panels | $10,206 | 92 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $5,000 | 74 |
| Deck or Patio | $10,712 | 68 |
| Interior Remodel | $37,500 | 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 2026-09-24.