Lake Stevens, Washington
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City Overview
As of 2009, Lake Stevens's population is 13,529 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 25.88 percent.
The median home cost in Lake Stevens is $280,620. Home appreciation the last year has been -11.10 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lake Stevens's cost of living is 7.60% Higher than the U.S. average.
Lake Stevens public schools spend $5,115 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 21 students per teacher in Lake Stevens.
The unemployment rate in Lake Stevens is 9.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lake Stevens jobs have Decreased by 2.80 percent.
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People
The 2009 Lake Stevens, WA, population is 13,529. There are 3,713 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Lake Stevens, WA
The median age is 32.8. The US median is 37.6. 65.33% of people in Lake Stevens, WA, are married. 9.72% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.96 people. 38.83% of people are married, with children. 10.80% have children, but are single.
Race in Lake Stevens, WA
91.56% of people are white, 0.76% are black, 1.57% are asian, 1.01% are native american, and 5.84% claim 'Other'.
4.28% of the people in Lake Stevens, WA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 95.72% are non-hispanic).
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Culture: Lake Stevens is rural, but nice rural. It is middle to upper middle... (read more)Weather: The weather sucks all winter. Summers are nice and we are close to mountains, the lake and Everett. We get to much rain for my taste but the outdoor recreation is... (read more)corruption- infighting- censure: 10 years ago Lake Stevens was a nice little quiet town. Small town politics created their own megajobs, money, power and infighting. 2007 had a mayoral coups d'etats... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Stevens? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Stevens Click Here
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Health
There are 138 physicians per 100,000 population in Lake Stevens, WA. The US average is 170.
Lake Stevens, WA Health Index
Air quality in Lake Stevens, WA is 22 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Lake Stevens, WA is 53 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Lake Stevens - bedroom community, and not much els: My family and I lived in Lake Stevens for 7 years (2000 to 2007). It is a nice bedroom community that has good schools (get involved parents), low crime, and an ok lake... (read more)Seattle: I lived in Seattle for over 50 years and loved it. Then, something happened. It seemed like suddenly, Seattle started disappearing, from the skyline to the waterfront... (read more)small town--big problems: My family has lived here for fifteen years and have enjoyed the spectacular scenery and mild climate (but are tired of the dark winters). Lake Stevens is primarily a... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Stevens? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Stevens Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 9.90% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -2.80% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 24.50% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $29,094 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $79,490 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 6.37% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 3.35% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 5.97% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 9.35% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 21.65% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 25.56% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 20.73% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 5.08% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.33% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.60% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.05% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 18.23% | 20.24% |
| Service | 11.46% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 29.47% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.13% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 17.56% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 9.10% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Lake Stevens, WA, is 9.90%, with job growth of -2.80%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.50%.
Lake Stevens, WA Taxes
Lake Stevens, WA,sales tax rate is 8.50%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Lake Stevens, WA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $29,094, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $79,490.
Lake Stevens Economy SperlingViews
Weather: The weather sucks all winter. Summers are nice and we are close to mountains, the lake and Everett. We get to much rain for my taste but the outdoor recreation is... (read more)Culture: Lake Stevens is rural, but nice rural. It is middle to upper middle... (read more)Lake Stevens - bedroom community, and not much els: My family and I lived in Lake Stevens for 7 years (2000 to 2007). It is a nice bedroom community that has good schools (get involved parents), low crime, and an ok lake... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Stevens? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Stevens Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 14 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $280,620 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -11.10% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 72.38% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 4.23% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 23.82% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $10.80 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.00% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.05% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.00% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.00% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.43% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.59% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20.12% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 59.87% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 10.76% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.94% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.70% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.00% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 19.96% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 13.63% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 22.01% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 17.72% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 9.27% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 5.87% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2.93% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2.16% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 6.45% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Lake Stevens, WA, is $280,620. Home appreciation is -11.10% over the last year. The median age of Lake Stevens, WA, real estate is 14 years.
Lake Stevens, WA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 23.82% of the Lake Stevens, WA, population. 4.23% of houses and apartments in Lake Stevens, WA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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corruption- infighting- censure: 10 years ago Lake Stevens was a nice little quiet town. Small town politics created their own megajobs, money, power and infighting. 2007 had a mayoral coups d'etats... (read more)Culture: Lake Stevens is rural, but nice rural. It is middle to upper middle... (read more)Weather: The weather sucks all winter. Summers are nice and we are close to mountains, the lake and Everett. We get to much rain for my taste but the outdoor recreation is... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Stevens? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Stevens Click Here
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Crime
Lake Stevens, WA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Lake Stevens, WA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 2. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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corruption- infighting- censure: 10 years ago Lake Stevens was a nice little quiet town. Small town politics created their own megajobs, money, power and infighting. 2007 had a mayoral coups d'etats... (read more)Culture: Lake Stevens is rural, but nice rural. It is middle to upper middle... (read more)Weather: The weather sucks all winter. Summers are nice and we are close to mountains, the lake and Everett. We get to much rain for my taste but the outdoor recreation is... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Stevens? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Stevens Click Here
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Climate
Lake Stevens, WA, gets 49 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 8 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 184.
On average, there are 164 sunny days per year in Lake Stevens, WA. The July high is around 77 degrees. The January low is 33. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 71 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Weather: The weather sucks all winter. Summers are nice and we are close to mountains, the lake and Everett. We get to much rain for my taste but the outdoor recreation is... (read more)Culture: Lake Stevens is rural, but nice rural. It is middle to upper middle... (read more)Lake Stevens - bedroom community, and not much els: My family and I lived in Lake Stevens for 7 years (2000 to 2007). It is a nice bedroom community that has good schools (get involved parents), low crime, and an ok lake... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Stevens? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Stevens Click Here
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Education
Lake Stevens, WA, schools spend $5,115 per student. There are 21 pupils per teacher, 1,183 students per librarian, and 584 children per counselor in Lake Stevens, WA schools.
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Lake Stevens - bedroom community, and not much els: My family and I lived in Lake Stevens for 7 years (2000 to 2007). It is a nice bedroom community that has good schools (get involved parents), low crime, and an ok lake... (read more)Seattle: I lived in Seattle for over 50 years and loved it. Then, something happened. It seemed like suddenly, Seattle started disappearing, from the skyline to the waterfront... (read more)small town--big problems: My family has lived here for fifteen years and have enjoyed the spectacular scenery and mild climate (but are tired of the dark winters). Lake Stevens is primarily a... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Stevens? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Stevens Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Lake Stevens, WA, takes 34 minutes. 85% of commuters drive their own car alone. 10% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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Weather: The weather sucks all winter. Summers are nice and we are close to mountains, the lake and Everett. We get to much rain for my taste but the outdoor recreation is... (read more)Culture: Lake Stevens is rural, but nice rural. It is middle to upper middle... (read more)Lake Stevens - bedroom community, and not much els: My family and I lived in Lake Stevens for 7 years (2000 to 2007). It is a nice bedroom community that has good schools (get involved parents), low crime, and an ok lake... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Stevens? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Stevens Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Lake Stevens, WA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Lake Stevens, WA is more expensive.
Overall, Lake Stevens, WA cost of living is 107.60.
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corruption- infighting- censure: 10 years ago Lake Stevens was a nice little quiet town. Small town politics created their own megajobs, money, power and infighting. 2007 had a mayoral coups d'etats... (read more)Culture: Lake Stevens is rural, but nice rural. It is middle to upper middle... (read more)Weather: The weather sucks all winter. Summers are nice and we are close to mountains, the lake and Everett. We get to much rain for my taste but the outdoor recreation is... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Stevens? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Stevens Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 23.83% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 7.75% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 9.75% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 2.80% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.71% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.29% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 3.08% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 2.93% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.22% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.52% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.18% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.26% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
23.83% of the people in Lake Stevens, WA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 7.75% are Catholic; 9.75% are Protestant; 2.80% are LDS; 3.18% are another Christian faith; 0.26% in Lake Stevens, WA are Jewish; 0.09% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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Lake Stevens - bedroom community, and not much els: My family and I lived in Lake Stevens for 7 years (2000 to 2007). It is a nice bedroom community that has good schools (get involved parents), low crime, and an ok lake... (read more)Seattle: I lived in Seattle for over 50 years and loved it. Then, something happened. It seemed like suddenly, Seattle started disappearing, from the skyline to the waterfront... (read more)small town--big problems: My family has lived here for fifteen years and have enjoyed the spectacular scenery and mild climate (but are tired of the dark winters). Lake Stevens is primarily a... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Stevens? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Stevens Click Here
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Voting
53.04% of the people in Lake Stevens, WA are registered as Democrats. 45.53% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.43%.
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corruption- infighting- censure: 10 years ago Lake Stevens was a nice little quiet town. Small town politics created their own megajobs, money, power and infighting. 2007 had a mayoral coups d'etats... (read more)Culture: Lake Stevens is rural, but nice rural. It is middle to upper middle... (read more)Weather: The weather sucks all winter. Summers are nice and we are close to mountains, the lake and Everett. We get to much rain for my taste but the outdoor recreation is... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Stevens? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Stevens Click Here
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