Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Mountlake Terrace, WA
About Mountlake Terrace
Mountlake Terrace is a city of 21,286 (2020 Census) in south Snohomish County, 12 miles north of Seattle (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). The 2024 Link light rail station is its defining asset: downtown Seattle in roughly 25 minutes by train, at housing prices well below Seattle or Shoreline. The city grew as a 1950s planned suburb and is densifying around the station and transit center. Lake Ballinger anchors the east side with park and trail access; the Tour de Terrace festival is the signature summer event. It is a pragmatic commuter city — solid schools, lower entry prices, transit-first location.
Home prices in Mountlake Terrace
Home prices in Mountlake Terrace vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Mountlake Terrace
- Mountlake Terrace Link station — 1 Line gateway (opened 2024).
- Lake Ballinger — lake park with trails and fishing.
- Mountlake Terrace Transit Center — regional bus hub.
- Tour de Terrace — annual summer festival.
- Ballinger Park and the Interurban Trail.
Commuting from Mountlake Terrace
- Link 1 Line: Mountlake Terrace station to Westlake (downtown Seattle) — approximately 24–26 minutes; station opened with the Lynnwood extension in August 2024.
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 20–30 minutes no-traffic (about 12 miles) via I-5; longer in peak hours.
- Mountlake Terrace Transit Center is a major bus hub feeding Link and downtown expresses.
Schools in Mountlake Terrace
Public schools: Edmonds 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.
Mountlake Terrace FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mountlake Terrace, WA?
Home prices in Mountlake Terrace vary by neighborhood and property type. Price snapshot unavailable - How is the commute from Mountlake Terrace, WA?
Link 1 Line: Mountlake Terrace station to Westlake (downtown Seattle) — approximately 24–26 minutes; station opened with the Lynnwood extension in August 2024. - Which school district serves Mountlake Terrace, WA?
Mountlake Terrace is served by Edmonds 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.