Cottage Lake, WA Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

10 Discussions
46 Replies
58 Upvotes
Madelyn

Is Cottage Lake still affordable?

First post here. I'm originally from Raleigh and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Cottage Lake sits at 70.1 per 100K. With a population of 23,170, Cottage Lake is a small town. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Cost of living ...

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Declan Rodriguez

Rent in Cottage Lake getting crazy

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 11 months ago and Rent is about $2,374/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Cottage Lake sits at 70.1 per 100K. It's a very car-dependen...

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Hazel Jimenez

Anyone else love living in Cottage Lake?

OK so Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Cottage Lake sits at 70.1 per 100K. The median home value here is around $1,164,000, which is pretty steep. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I thi...

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Donna P.

Is public transit usable in Cottage Lake?

Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is...

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Hazel Jimenez

Starting a business in Cottage Lake?

Military spouse here. With a population of 23,170, Cottage Lake is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 23,170 people. The median home value here is around $1,164,000, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $197,331 in Cottage Lake. Crime rate is something to consider -...

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Madelyn

Considering Cottage Lake vs Dallas -help me decide

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $1,164,000, which is pretty steep. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community i...

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Julia Hernandez

Best restaurants in Cottage Lake?

Hi all, I relocated for work and It's a a small town city with about 23,170 people. Homes are going for about $1,164,000 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? ...

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Declan Rodriguez

Day-to-day life in Cottage Lake, WA

Hey, It's a a small town city with about 23,170 people. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $2,374 for rent here. Household incomes average around $197,331 in Cottage Lake. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a l...

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