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
Population
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Population

Population2000201020222027
Lake Stevens22,14628,67737,81438,871

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-42,2982,6412,762
5-92,3222,7162,801
10-142,4392,6612,831
15-192,2312,3802,392
20-241,6012,2571,994
25-292,0683,0712,802
30-342,3322,9083,652
35-392,3302,7983,177
40-442,3642,7482,697
45-492,3922,4572,508
50-541,8882,4832,158
55-591,4232,4872,192
60-641,0622,0472,119
65-697021,5831,745
70-745161,1471,294
75-79307710884
80-84201404506
85+199315358
18+20,17928,31628,979
Median Age333635

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Population by Race

Lake Stevens2022
Total37,814.000
White Alone74.150
Black Alone2.330
American Indian Alone0.680
Asian Alone5.680
Pacific Islander Alone0.520
Some Other Race4.080
Two or More Races12.560
Hispanic Origin11.050
Diversity Index54.100

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Growth Rate

Lake Stevens2022 - 2027
Population0.55%
Households0.47%
Families0.48%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households7,5529,98312,78213,082
Housing Units7,87010,59813,15013,557
Owner Occupied Units9,82110,219
Renter Occupied Units2,9612,863
Vacant Units368475

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Home Value

Lake Stevens20222027
Median Home Value$519,548$651,209
Average Home Value$570,648$711,712
<$50,000301
$50,000 - $99,999600
$100,000 - $149,999440
$150,000 - $199,999480
$200,000 - $249,9992385
$250,000 - $299,99932537
$300,000 - $399,9991,805650
$400,000 - $499,9992,0811,740
$500,000 - $749,9993,5814,426
$1,000,000 +244807

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later466
2000-20093,019
1990-19993,224
1980-19891,284
1970-19791,147
1960-1969882
1950-1959276
1940-1949110
1939 or Before449

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Income
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Income

Lake Stevens20222027
Median Household$105,689$119,367
Average Household$127,090$149,996
Per Capita$43,183$50,743

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Household Income Base

Lake Stevens2022
<$15,000395
$15,000 - $24,999366
$25,000 - $34,999437
$35,000 - $49,999633
$50,000 - $74,9991,813
$75,000 - $99,9992,157
$100,000 - $149,9993,326
$150,000 - $199,9992,404
$200,000+1,251

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+16,564
In-County Residents13,137
Out-of-County Residents3,393
Drive Alone13,068
Carpooled1,321
Public Transport394
Work at Home1,449
Less than 5 minutes263
5-9 minutes674
10-14 minutes897
15-19 minutes1,400
20-24 minutes2,204
25-29 minutes1,312
30-34 minutes2,583
35-39 minutes603
40-44 minutes675
45-59 minutes1,909
60-89 minutes1,856
90+ minutes739
Average Travel Time35

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees7,689
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt3
Mining0
Utilities16
Construction2,025
Manufacturing254
Wholesale Trade56
  
Retail Trade1,159
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers52
Furn & Home Furnish Str13
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip79
Food & Beverage Stores476
Health/Pers Care Stores105
Gasoline Stations69
Clothing/Accessory Store12
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music42
General Merchandise Str269
Misc Store Retailers42
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse27
Information35
  
Finance & Insurance153
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn81
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv18
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other54
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing193
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv226
Legal Services13
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt89
Educational Services1,091
HealthCare/Social Assist566
Arts/Entertainment/Rec172
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs900
Accommodation5
Food Srv/Drinking Places895
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin341
Auto Repair/Maintenance48
Public Administration Emp349

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Educational Attainment (25+)

Lake Stevens2022
Some High School923
Graduated High School5,555
Associates Degree2,983
Bachelor's Degree5,927
Graduate Degree2,635

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses644
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus77
Manufacturing Bus17
Wholesale Trade Bus6
  
Retail Trade Bus73
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus7
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus2
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus6
Food & Beverage Stores Bus9
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus10
Gasoline Stations Bus8
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus1
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus5
General Merchandise Str Bus6
Misc Store Retailers Bus10
Nonstore Retailers Bus9
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus7
Information Bus9
  
Finance & Insurance Bus36
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus15
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus8
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus13
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus44
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus50
Legal Services Bus4
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus21
Educational Services Bus23
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus67
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus17
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus75
Accommodation Bus2
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus73
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus77
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus10
Public Administration Bus11

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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