Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Lake Stevens, WA
About Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens is a fast-growing city of 35,630 (2020 Census; ~40,000+ estimated 2026) built around a genuine 1,040-acre swimmable lake, the geographic and social center of town (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Public schools are in the Lake Stevens School District (see the state report card in Town links). The housing stock is newer and larger than Everett's at similar prices, and the lake itself draws steady demand. Downtown is modest — Frontier Village is the retail hub — but parks (Lundeen, Wyatt, North Cove) and the Centennial Trail give it everyday outdoor quality. Boeing's Everett operations anchor much of the commuter base.
Home prices in Lake Stevens
Home prices in Lake Stevens vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Lake Stevens
- Lake Stevens itself — 1,040-acre recreational lake (shown in Commons photo).
- Lundeen Park and North Cove Park — lakeside parks and swim areas.
- Aquafest — annual summer festival on the lake.
- Centennial Trail — regional trail through the area.
- Frontier Village — main retail corridor.
Commuting from Lake Stevens
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 40–55 minutes no-traffic (about 30 miles) via US-2/SR-204 and I-5; 60–90 minutes in peak hours.
- Community Transit Express Route 903 connects the Lake Stevens Transit Center to Link light rail at Lynnwood City Center during peak hours — a real bus-to-rail option.
- Community Transit launched an on-demand Zip Shuttle for local trips (per 2026 guides).
Schools in Lake Stevens
Public schools: Lake Stevens 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.
Lake Stevens FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lake Stevens, WA?
Home prices in Lake Stevens vary by neighborhood and property type. Price snapshot unavailable - How is the commute from Lake Stevens, WA?
Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 40–55 minutes no-traffic (about 30 miles) via US-2/SR-204 and I-5; 60–90 minutes in peak hours. - Which school district serves Lake Stevens, WA?
Lake Stevens is served by Lake Stevens School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.