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Brielle Kelly
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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. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Lack of diversity
- Mosquitoes and humidity
Has anyone dealt with this? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Lack of diversity
- Mosquitoes and humidity
Has anyone dealt with this? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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