Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
17%
Bothell, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,012
Population
42,922
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Superb local treasures come with this Washington suburbia
Suburb
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University
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Located in the Sammamish River Valley, Bothell combines suburban living with easy access to city amenities. Since its founding as a logging community in 1870, the city has evolved into a technology and biotechnology center while preserving its community-focused atmosphere. Downtown Bothell features a walkable Main Street lined with independent shops and restaurants. The city maintains extensive green spaces, including access to the Burke-Gilman Trail and Sammamish River Trail, offering opportunities for recreation and alternative commuting options.
The rental market in Bothell reflects its location and economy, with current average rents ranging from $1,857 for studios to $3,055 for three-bedroom units. While studio and one-bedroom rates have seen slight decreases (-2.7% and -0.3% respectively), three-bedroom apartments show a 3.1% annual increase. Housing options include apartments in the renovated downtown area and established communities in neighborhoods like Canyon Park and Maywood/Beckstrom Hill. The University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College campus contributes to the area's educational resources. Downtown Bothell features a seasonal pedestrian plaza on Main Street during summer months, enhancing the downtown experience with outdoor dining and community gatherings.
Explore the City
Treat yourself to a day of shopping at Canyon Park in Canyon Creek-39th SE.
Modern living in these beautiful North Creek gems.
Enjoy a hand crafted drink at Sidekick Coffee in the nearby Woodinville Town Center.
Head to the Bothell Public Library for an afternoon of reading.
Rows of homes in the Brickyard Road neighborhood consist of many different styles.
Kenmore boat lunch near Westhill is the place to come enjoy water sports.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$120,635
Average: $148,431
Education
18,521
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
23,812
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bothell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Bothell, WA is $1,841 for a studio, $2,012 for one bedroom, $2,479 for two bedrooms, and $3,157 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bothell has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,012/month
720 Sq Ft
House
$3,564/month
1,982 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,168/month
799 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,618/month
1,658 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bothell, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
656 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
485 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
802 Students
Tambark Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
714 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
476 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,220 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
777 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
936 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
45 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,019 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,833 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
242 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,287 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
85 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Saint Edward State Park
- Juanita Bay Park
- Bruggers Bog
- North City Park
- Hamlin Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Seattle Paine Field International
- Seattle-Tacoma International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.