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Introduction to Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Mountlake Terrace, Washington, in Snohomish county, is 2 miles NE of Shoreline, Washington (center to center) and 12 miles N of Seattle, Washington. The city is part of the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 20,362 people live in Mountlake Terrace.
Mountlake Terrace History
At the turn of the century, the area now known as Mountlake Terrace was named "Alderwood Manor." This was when the first settlements were established in this region. Soon it was a major lumber center. In the following years, the land was platted into ranches for growing chinchillas, mink, and poultry. Much of the region was later developed as housing complexes for veterans of World War II and Korean War. Mountlake Terrace was officially incorporated on November 30, 1954.
Mountlake Terrace and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Mountlake Terrace
The Interurban Car 55 in Heritage Park is a popular tourist attraction. Lovers of history can also visit Edmonds Art Festival Museum, Edmonds Historical Museum, and Transportation Museum. The beautiful Lake Ballinger and Hall Creek in the city are worth visiting. The Plaza Shopping Center and the Park Hills Shopping Center are ideal for those who wish to purchase souvenirs. The Woodland Park Zoo and the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour are also easily accessible from Mountlake Terrace.
Mountlake Terrace Transportation
One can avail of flights from the Snohomish County (Paine Field) Airport.
Mountlake Terrace Higher Education
Higher educational opportunities are offered by Edmonds Community College, Lake Washington Technical College, and Seattle Community College-North Campus.
Mountlake Terrace strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Mountlake Terrace to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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