Moving to Naval Station Everett
Naval Station Everett is a surface-ship homeport on Puget Sound about 30 miles north of Seattle along I-5. Families spread across Everett, Marysville and Lake Stevens, with the base's small footprint and shuttle service meaning most services are off base in the surrounding Snohomish County communities.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Everett, WA |
| Airports | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA); Paine Field (PAE) in Everett also has commercial service |
| Climate | Mild, wet marine climate; cool wet winters and dry summers |
| Cost of living | Above the US average; a 2024 guide listed an Everett median home price near $565,000 |
| On-base housing | Hunt Military Communities |
| Medical care | Navy branch health clinic at Naval Station Everett (primary care and limited specialty services) |
| Family support center | Fleet & Family Support Center Everett (Navy Life Pacific Northwest) |
Where families live
Everett
Mix of apartments and older single-family homes near the base and downtown.
Marysville
Newer subdivisions and generally more space for the money.
Lake Stevens
Popular lakeside suburb with single-family homes and some apartments.
Schools
No schools are on the installation. Families typically enroll in Everett Public Schools or, if living north, in the Marysville School District. The School Liaison Office can help with enrollment questions.
- Everett Public Schools — Main district serving Everett.
- Marysville School District — Serves Marysville and surrounding areas.
Navy School Liaison Office via Fleet & Family Support Center Everett (navylifepnw).
Things to do near Naval Station Everett
- Everett waterfront and Port GardneroutdoorsMarina and shoreline paths near the naval station.
- Boeing Future of FlightmuseumAviation attraction near Paine Field.
- Seattle day tripsday-tripShort drive south on I-5 to Seattle attractions.
- Lake StevensoutdoorsLake recreation and parks east of Everett.
- Olympic and Cascade foothills hikingoutdoorsWeekend trailheads reachable from Snohomish County.
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Local programs & support
- Fleet & Family Support Center loan lockerLoans basic kitchen supplies to arriving and departing families while household goods are in transit.
- Marysville Tulalip Chamber of CommerceRelocation information for the Marysville area listed on the Navy Life moving resources page.
PCS tips for Naval Station Everett
- Ask the Fleet & Family Support Center for the loan locker list before household goods arrive.
- Navy Lodge Bangor and Navy Lodge Whidbey Island are the listed temporary lodging options in the region.
- I-5 traffic can be heavy; test commutes at rush hour before choosing a neighborhood.
- Use Military OneSource and move.mil for household goods scheduling and discounts.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
Other installations in the Pacific Northwest
Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.