Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★2.8 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Lake Stevens, WA
Explore Lake Stevens and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.8 / 10
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Lake Stevens at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population40,253
Median Household Income$122,336
Median Home Value$635,600
Median Gross Rent$2,224
Median Age34.7
Average Household Size2.9
Unemployment4.8%
Work From Home21.3%
Homeownership75.6%
Housing Vacancy3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Lake Stevens is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Lake Stevens and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Lake Stevens
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$635,600
Median Gross Rent$2,224
Homeownership75.6%
Housing Vacancy3.5%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Lake Stevens, WA
Median Household Income$122,336
Unemployment4.8%
Work From Home21.3%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Lake Stevens and how households are structured
Population40,253
Median Age34.7
Average Household Size2.9
Lake Stevens is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Lake Stevens
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Lake Stevens point to mild summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High74.8°F
Average Winter Low34.6°F
Annual Rainfall40.3 in.
Annual Snowfall3.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Lake Stevens
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Lake Stevens is located in Snohomish County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Snohomish County.
County Intelligence
Lake Stevens & Snohomish County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Lake Stevens is located in Snohomish County, Washington.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Lake Stevens.
Current NarrowTheList data for Lake Stevens shows a population of about 40,253. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Snohomish County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Lake Stevens.
For someone considering a move to Lake Stevens, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.