Mountlake Terrace, WA Area Guide

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Mountlake Terrace Area Facts

  • Mountlake Terrace has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Mountlake Terrace crime rates are 2% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Mountlake Terrace is 24% higher than the Washington average
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The Dual Nature of Mountlake Terrace User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I'm always liked the Mountlake Terrace area of the Greater Seattle Metro. It's close enough to Seattle for major events, but far enough north of town that it isn't exactly urban. The cost of living (as in most of the area) is pretty darn high, but the amenities and the schools ar ...Read More e great. Mountlake Terrace is part of the Edmonds School District, which is a really good one, and graduation rates are high.

There's one of those Cinebarre movie theaters, adults only, where dinner and a show (with drinks, hence adults only) is a combination exercise. There used to be a CompUSA back when those were still around, and neighboring areas like Lake Forest Park and Edmonds have some cool local attractions.

There are only two major downsides to Mountlake Terrace; these are the cost of living, and the traffic. Mountlake Terrace proper shares a freeway exit with the Edmonds ferry dock, and that can complicate things when people want to get over to the Olympic Peninsula. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mountlake Terrace? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Recreation Pavilion
      Terrace Creek "Candy Cane Park"
      Evergreen Playfield
      Evergreen Playfield Park
      Jack Long Park
      Town Center Plaza
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Forest Crest Playfield

      Entertainment

      Cinebarre
      Family Fun Center
      Lynnwood Bowl & Skate
      Black Box Theater
      Art Gallery
      Wickers Building
      Superintendent's Cottage
      Genealogical Society

      Food & Drink

      east coast enzos pizza
      Diamond Knot Brewpub @ MLT
      Ringer's Pub
      Banh Mi Bites
      Port of Subs
      Countryside Donuts
      O Houlies
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mountlake Terrace? Of all people who commute, 11.5% take public transportation in Mountlake Terrace.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mountlake Terrace? The cost of living in Mountlake Terrace is 147/100 - which is 24% higher than Washington.
      Mountlake Terrace
      147

      47% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mountlake Terrace? Mountlake Terrace crime rates are 3,179, which are 2% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      3,179 per 100k people

      39% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      39% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mountlake Terrace? The median income in Mountlake Terrace is $80,738 which is 28% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $80,73846% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,71133% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      55% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Mountlake Terrace a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Mountlake Terrace home prices? Mountlake Terrace home prices are $424,700 - which is 58% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $424,700130% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,59568% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Mountlake Terrace have good schools? The Mountlake Terrace graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      66%

      37% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Mountlake Terrace a good place to live? Mountlake Terrace has an overall rating of 87% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      3 total surveys

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