Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
12%
Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,806
Population
38,136
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Delight in the charms of this lakeside community
Suburban
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Lakeside
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Active
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Family-Friendly
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Picturesque
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Charming
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Welcoming
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Peaceful
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Commuter
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Situated in Snohomish County about six miles east of Everett and 35 miles north of Seattle, Lake Stevens is named after the largest natural lake in the county, which it is also built around. Regarded for its vast natural beauty, Lake Stevens presents a bevy of outdoor recreational opportunities with almost 200 acres of parks, trails, and open space in the vicinity in addition to the expansive Lake Stevens—the cornerstone of the community. The 1,000-acre lake offers eight miles of shoreline where residents and visitors can sunbathe, fish, and go horseback riding. Lake Stevens is naturally conducive to an array of water-related activities like boating, swimming, canoeing, sailing, jet skiing, and more.
Lake Stevens is a growing small town convenient to several larger cities, affording residents tranquility and community near all kinds of urban delights. Located downtown next to the local library, the Lake Stevens Historical Museum provides a thoughtful look at the town’s rich history through a variety of artifacts. Access to Routes 9 and 204 as well as U.S. 2 and I-5 makes getting around from Lake Stevens simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$107,902
Average: $124,015
Education
8,823
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,207
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Stevens has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Stevens, WA is $1,814 for one bedroom, $2,108 for two bedrooms, and $2,388 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Stevens has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,814/month
675 Sq Ft
House
$3,660/month
2,079 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Stevens, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
607 Students
Public
Grades K-5
644 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
769 Students
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
620 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
789 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,501 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
656 Students
Outcomes For Academic Resilience
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,140 Students
Outcomes For Academic Resilience
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Summit Park
- Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens
- Wiggums Hollow Park
- Grand Avenue Park
- Langus Riverfront Park
Airports
- Seattle Paine Field 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 February 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.