Mountlake Terrace, WA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 21,200
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price Average
Median Income Average

Climate

Mountlake Terrace receives moderate amounts of rainfall and snow.

Geography

Mountlake Terrace is in southern Snohomish County, just north of Seattle.

Recreation

The city boasts a wide variety of municipal parks and recreation opportunities, including a public golf course and boating and fishing facilities.

Historical

This former logging town grew into a residential suburb in the years following World War II.

Economy

Mountlake Terrace is primarily residential, but malls and shopping centers are close by in neighboring communities like Everett and Lynnwood.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
21,200
Population under 55:
76.7%
Population over 55:
23.3%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Seattle

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
73°F July High, 35°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$46,237
Median home price:
$214,320
Average property tax:
$3,330

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
9.8%
High
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
5
Middle schools:
2
High schools:
2

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
10
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
13

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
26/4
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
41/4

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
45

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