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Mountlake Terrace, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County
Mountlake Terrace, WA
At a Glance
How Mountlake Terrace Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountlake Terrace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mountlake Terrace a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mountlake Terrace residents earn a median household income of $101,404 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,374. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountlake Terrace is $606,100 , 115% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $684,182. Median rent is $1,966/month, with 30.1% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Mountlake Terrace reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,156/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.9% of adults in Mountlake Terrace hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountlake Terrace has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.