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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Adam Green

Raising a family in Lake Stevens -thoughts?

Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $118,290 in Lake Stevens. Median household income is $118,290, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Should I be concerned? Looking fo...

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river_isaiah80

Is Lake Stevens walkable?

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,189 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What w...

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Eva Jimenez

Remote worker thinking about Lake Stevens

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 39,500, Lake Stevens is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Adam Green

Working remotely from Lake Stevens

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,500 people. Poverty rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where mos...

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Barbara F.

First time home buyer in Lake Stevens

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $118,290 in Lake Stevens. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,500 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Lake Stevens? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing t...

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Cora H.

Is Lake Stevens still affordable?

I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $2,189 for rent here. Poverty rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any help is appreciated. The food scen...

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Quinn Moore

Lake Stevens in the winter -how bad?

The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $593,900 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a l...

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Brielle Kelly

Best hidden gems in Lake Stevens

Curious what people think. Rent is about $2,189/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 39,500, Lake Stevens is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $593,900, which is pretty steep. ...

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Savannah Baker

Cheapest neighborhoods in Lake Stevens?

So, The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,189 for rent here. Median household income is $118,290, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in...

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Thomas Lewis

How is Lake Stevens for outdoor activities?

I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $2,189 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thanks for reading. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young sin...

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Quinn Moore

Is Lake Stevens good for remote workers?

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 39,500 people. Rent is about $2,189/month for a decent place. With a population of 39,500, Lake Stevens is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is excit...

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Quinn Moore

Best neighborhoods in Lake Stevens

I've been here for 18 years and Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Connor R.

Best companies to work for in Lake Stevens?

Curious what people think. I relocated for work and Median household income is $118,290, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,189 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved...

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Camila S.

Pros and cons of Lake Stevens after 10 years

My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Hudson

Best hidden gems in Lake Stevens

Hey, Median household income is $118,290, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $2,189/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $593,900, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say...

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Hudson

Freelancing from Lake Stevens -experience?

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 39,500 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborh...

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Lucy Roberts

Weekend activities in Lake Stevens?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $2,189 for rent here. Household incomes average around $118,290 in Lake Stevens. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. TIA! The city has invested a lot in new development.

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