Lake Stevens, WA

Lake Stevens, Washington

Lake Stevens, Washington, in Snohomish county, is 6 miles E of Everett, Washington (center to center) and 30 miles NE of Seattle, Washington. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. Lake Stevens contains a population of approximately 6,361.

The People and Families of Lake Stevens

In Lake Stevens, about 67% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Lake Stevens, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Lake Stevens.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Stevens had a median family income of $68,250. The typical family in Lake Stevens is better off than most in Washington. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Lake Stevens.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lake Stevens favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,450. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Lake Stevens.

Lake Stevens Housing

Lake Stevens has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Washington, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Lake Stevens, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lake Stevens strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 17%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Lake Stevens, WA

Comparing Lake Stevens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Lake Stevens Almanac

Lake Stevens Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lake Stevens Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lake Stevens residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lake Stevens, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Lake Stevens

Lake Stevens High Schools (2004)

LAKE STEVENS SR HIGH SCHOOL
2908 113 AVE NE
425-335-1515
Serves 2,077 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.3

HOMELINK
12309 22ND STREET NE
425-335-1582
A Non-traditional School
Serves 160 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 53.3

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