Local & Long Distance Moving Companies in Everett, WA

Everett, Washington

Located in Snohomish County, Everett, Washington is situated on Port Gardner Bay near Seattle. With over 100,000 residents those moving to Everett will discover a rich port town with more than 1,600 acres of recreational parks, forests trails and miles of freshwater and saltwater shorelines. Claiming to be one of the largest ports on the west coast, Everett and its fresh air is awaiting you.

Economy:
Everett’s labor force of about 80,000 residents is predominately within the aerospace, technology and service-based industries. Everett is also an influential commercial port town with over 2,000 slips that brings in fresh salmon and steelhead fishing. The area is also renowned as the location of the Naval Station Everett, a paper mill owned by the company Kimberly-Clark. Other major employers in Everett include Providence Everett Medical Center, Verizon, Fluke Corporation, Everett Community College and Everett Mall. With all of these exciting opportunities, it’s no wonder Everett moving companies are busy bringing in new residents every day.

History:
The town of Everett was not officially incorporated until 1893 when Colgate Hoyt, Henry Hewitt and Charles Colby founded the Everett Land Company to build up the young city. Everett was selected to be the site for a U.S. Navy Homeport in 1984. The West Coast’s second largest port, Port of Everett Marin, puts Everett on the map as a major commercial fishing port and shipping city. Naval Station Everett, the U.S. Navy's most modern facility, is located nearby and serves as the homeport of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Everett is also the home of one of Boeing's assembly plant. The plant’s 116.5 million cubic feet make it, by volume, the largest building in the world.

Tourism:
When moving to Everett you will quickly discover an amazing amount of things to see and do. From the Evergreen Gardens to exploring Downtown Everett and its bustling arts scene there is something for everyone in this exciting city. Nature lovers will enjoy the Everett Marina where seafood is received daily. There are also 40 national parks, forests and gardens to visit as well as Everett’s diverse and unique areas where you can explore public art and national memorials.

College/Universities:
• Everett Community College
• Western Washington University

Interesting Facts:
• Everett is the location of numerous art festivals such as the Art of the Garden Exhibit.
• Everett’s home baseball team is the AquaSox’s, a Class A minor league team associated with the Seattle Mariners.
• Major campgrounds in Everett include: the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, Whidbey and San Juan Islands.

Helpful Links:
• Official Everett Website
• Everett Real Estate
• Everett Dental Offices
• Everett Insurance
• Everett Moving Guide