Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Bothell — Snohomish County, WA
About Bothell — Snohomish County
Bothell is a city of 48,161 (2020 Census) straddling the King–Snohomish county line at the north end of Lake Washington, part of my Snohomish County coverage and the King County batch. It sits at the junction of I-405 and SR-522, about 30 minutes from Seattle in normal conditions. Downtown has been substantially redeveloped around the Sammamish River and Bothell Landing, with the University of Washington Bothell campus anchoring the riverfront core. Canyon Park hosts a biotech corridor (Seagen/Seattle Genetics, AGC Biologics) alongside tech employers like Vertafore. The highly regarded Northshore School District is a major draw for relocating families.
Home prices in Bothell — Snohomish County
The median listing price in Bothell — Snohomish County is $1,024,975.
Top places in Bothell — Snohomish County
- Park at Bothell Landing — riverfront park at the Sammamish River with historic buildings (shown in Commons photo).
- Sammamish River Trail — regional trail running through downtown (shown in Commons photo).
- Main Street / downtown Bothell — redeveloped retail and dining core.
- University of Washington Bothell campus — riverfront university campus shared with Cascadia College.
- Blyth Park — large community park on the Sammamish River.
- Canyon Park — biotech and business district on the east side.
Commuting from Bothell — Snohomish County
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 25–35 minutes no-traffic (about 16 miles) via I-405/I-5; longer in peak hours.
- Sound Transit Express and Community Transit buses connect Bothell to Link light rail and downtown Seattle; SR-522 (Bothell Way) is the main bus corridor.
- No light rail station in Bothell itself — commuters typically ride bus-to-Link or drive.
Schools in Bothell — Snohomish County
Public schools: Northshore School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Bothell — Snohomish County FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bothell — Snohomish County, WA?
The median listing price in Bothell — Snohomish County is $1,024,975. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Bothell — Snohomish County, WA?
Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 25–35 minutes no-traffic (about 16 miles) via I-405/I-5; longer in peak hours. - Which school district serves Bothell — Snohomish County, WA?
Bothell — Snohomish County is served by Northshore School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.