Mountlake Terrace, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
21,419 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,404 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$606,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$789 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,863 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Snohomish County
3
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Snohomish County
5
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 9 5 40
Feb 6 3 42
Mar 6 2 46
Apr 5 1 50
May 4 0 55
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 2 0 64
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 6 0 51
Nov 11 3 44
Dec 8 5 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 65%
Other 5%

Schools

Terrace Park Elementary
<1 miles, W 2.8 star
Challenge Elementary
<1 miles, W 5 star
Mountlake Terrace Elementary
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star
Brighton School
<1 miles, N

Colleges

Gene Juarez Academy
1 miles, SW 1.4 star
Edmonds Community College
2 miles, N 1.9 star
Shoreline Community College
4 miles, SW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Swedish Edmonds Hospital
2 miles, NW 4.1 star
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center
6 miles, SW 4.1 star
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
8 miles, SE 5 star

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
24 miles, SW 4.1 star
Bellingham International Airport
70 miles, N 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
153 miles, SW 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
183 miles, SE 1 star