At a Glance
Median Income
$118,290
$46,894 per capita
Home Value
$593,900
Zillow: $689,234
Median Rent
$2,189/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
651/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
9.9% smoking rate
How Lake Stevens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Stevens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Stevens a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Stevens residents earn a median household income of $118,290 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,894. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Stevens is $593,900 , 111% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $689,234. Median rent is $2,189/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Lake Stevens reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 651/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.6% of adults in Lake Stevens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Stevens has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population39,500
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density3,888/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,290
Per Capita$46,894
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
B+
Home Value$593,900
Rent$2,189
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$689,234
Housing Units13,613
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent124/100K
Property651/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary54/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation210 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute36 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Stevens was built in 1996.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.