San Juan Islands, WA relocation guide
Moving to Big Lake, WA
666,400Median home value
Skagit CountyArea
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About Big Lake
Big Lake is a lakeside community in the Skagit Valley foothills, centered on its namesake lake. It draws boaters, anglers, and commuters to Mount Vernon and Everett. Homes are mostly lake houses, manufactured homes, and rural properties.
Home prices in Big Lake
The median home value in Big Lake is 666,400.
Top places in Big Lake
- Big Lake — boating, fishing, and swimming
- Mount Vernon — downtown and services ~15 min west
- Skagit Valley tulip fields — April bloom ~20 min west
- Skagit River — salmon fishing nearby
- Northern State Recreation Area — trails ~15 min north
Commuting from Big Lake
- Seattle-Tacoma International ~1.5 hr via I-5
- Skagit Transit bus
Big Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Big Lake, WA?
The median home value in Big Lake is 666,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Big Lake, WA?
Seattle-Tacoma International ~1.5 hr via I-5
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.