Community Profiles

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lake stevens waSince settling in 1886, Lake Stevens has been home to families who set their sights on pioneering a better way of life for western Washington and beyond.

Surrounding one of the region’s most coveted recreational lakes, the City of Lake Stevens has emerged as one of the most desirable places in the state to call home.

Just 10 minutes east of Everett, and 34 minutes from downtown Seattle, Lake Stevens is home to hardworking families and retirees. Our growth is outpacing the rest of Snohomish County. In 2016 we had more than 31,000 citizens and forecast that by 2035 Lake Stevens will experience 40% growth to exceed a population of 40,000.

Here are some of the reasons people like to call Lake Stevens home:

  • NerdWallet ranked Lake Stevens fourth in the Best Small Cities for Families in the Western Region
  • Washington State Board of Education Achievement Index shows that Lake Stevens School District consistently outperforms it neighbors
  • Lake Stevens is the largest lake in Snohomish County that provides year-round recreational opportunities for our citizens and tourists
  • Located on the Centennial Trail, Lake Stevens is a gateway destination for cyclists

Lake Stevens’ government operates under the mayor-council system. The City’s motto “One Community Around the Lake” embodies its quality of life, top-ranked school district, and City Council’s commitment to providing excellent services and amenities for its citizens.

Distance From

  • Work:
    • Everett:15 minutes
    • Bellevue: 60 minutes
    • Seattle: 60 minutes
  • Skiing: 60 minutes
  • Boating: 10 minutes

K-12 School District

Lake Stevens School District

Major Employers

  • Lake Stevens School District
  • Cobalt Enterprises
  • Safeway
  • Haggen
  • Target

Lake Stevens

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Population

Total Population

37,814

Population
Growth Rate

0.55%

Median Age

36

Diversity Index

54.100

Housing & Income

Households

12,782

Total Housing Units

13,150


Owner Occupied

9,821

Renter Occupied

2,961

Vacant

368

Median Home Value

$519,548


Average Home Value

$570,648

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.28%

Income Projection

Median Household

$105,689 $119,367


Average Household

$127,090 $149,996


Per Capita

$43,183 $50,743

Workforce

Total Businesses

644

Total Employed

7,689

Workers 16+

16,564

2022 Construction Businesses

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Businesses

77

Employed

2,025

2022 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

73

Employed

1,159

2022 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

23

Employed

1,091

2022 Accommodation/Food Service

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Businesses

75

Employed

900

2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab

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Businesses

73

Employed

895

2022 HealthCare/Social Assist

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Businesses

67

Employed

566

Some
High School

923

Graduated
High School

5,555

Associates
Degree

2,983

Bachelor's
Degree

5,927

Graduate
Degree

2,635

Average Commute Time

35 min.



Resident Commuters

13,137

Non-Resident Commuters

3,393

Drive Alone

13,068

Carpooled

1,321

Public

394

Work At Home

1,449