Where is Lake Stevens, Washington, USA?

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Where is Lake Stevens Located? - Lake Stevens is a city located in the Snohomish County of Washington, United States. Lake Stevens lies between 30.627977 Degrees North latitudes and 96.3344068 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Lake Stevens, Washington

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Where is Lake Stevens Located?

Lake Stevens is a city located in the Snohomish County of Washington, United States. Lake Stevens lies between 30.627977 Degrees North latitudes and 96.3344068 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Lake Stevens city is 35630 people and the city has a total area of 8.91 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Lake Stevens, Washington Quick Facts

Property Details
CityLake Stevens
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
State CapitalOlympia
US RegionPacific Northwest
Latitude48.0157° N
Longitude122.0637° W
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Land Area8.92 sq mi
Water Area0.24 sq mi
Total Area9.16 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)39,523
Population DensityApproximately 4,430 per sq mi
ZIP Code98258
Area Code425
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code53-37760
Metropolitan AreaSeattle–Tacoma–Bellevue Metropolitan Area

Transportation and Connectivity in Lake Stevens

Category Details
Nearest AirportPaine Field (Seattle Paine Field International Airport)
IATA CodePAE
Major HighwaysState Route 9, State Route 92, U.S. Route 2 (nearby), Interstate 5 (nearby)
Public TransitCommunity Transit bus services
Nearest Rail ServiceEverett Station (Amtrak and Sounder commuter rail)
Regional AccessConvenient access to Everett, Snohomish, Seattle, and the Cascade Mountains
  • State Route 9 and SR 92: Provide direct connections to Snohomish, Arlington, Granite Falls, and Interstate 5.
  • Paine Field: Located about 18 miles southwest, offering commercial and general aviation services.
  • Everett Station: Nearby rail hub with Amtrak Cascades, Empire Builder, and Sounder commuter rail services.
  • Community Transit: Local and regional bus routes connect Lake Stevens with Everett and neighboring Snohomish County communities.

Top Places to Visit in Lake Stevens, Washington

Landmark Name Type
Lake StevensFreshwater Lake
North Cove ParkWaterfront Park
Lundeen ParkCommunity Park
Catherine Creek ParkNature Park
Centennial TrailMulti-use Trail
Willis D. Tucker Community ParkRegional Park
Howarth ParkRecreation Area
Downtown Lake StevensShopping & Dining District
Everett WaterfrontWaterfront Destination
Lord Hill Regional ParkRegional Park

Driving Distances from Lake Stevens, Washington to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
EverettWashington815 minutes
SnohomishWashington815 minutes
MarysvilleWashington1020 minutes
ArlingtonWashington1625 minutes
MonroeWashington1625 minutes
LynnwoodWashington2030 minutes
BellevueWashington3445 minutes
SeattleWashington3650 minutes
BellinghamWashington671 hour 15 minutes
TacomaWashington641 hour 10 minutes

Colleges and Universities in and near Lake Stevens, Washington

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Everett Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, aviation, and university transfer programs
Washington State University EverettPublicUniversityEngineering, data analytics, business, and hospitality management
University of Washington BothellPublicUniversityComputer science, business, education, and health studies
Edmonds CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer education, technical training, and international programs
Seattle UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, law, nursing, engineering, and liberal arts

Waterbodies in Lake Stevens, Washington

Lake Stevens, Pilchuck River, Catherine Creek, Little Pilchuck Creek, Snohomish River, Ebey Slough, Puget Sound (regional), Silver Lake (nearby)

Stadiums in Lake Stevens

Lake Stevens High School Viking Stadium, Everett Memorial Stadium, Funko Field, Angel of the Winds Arena, Everett Aquasox Baseball Stadium

Lake Stevens, Washington — Key Historical Facts

  • Lake Stevens was first settled in the late nineteenth century, with logging serving as the area's earliest major industry.
  • The city was officially incorporated in 1960 after decades of growth around the shores of its namesake lake.
  • The surrounding forests, railroads, and sawmills played an important role in the community's early economic development.
  • Residential expansion accelerated in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries as the Seattle metropolitan area expanded northward.
  • Today, Lake Stevens is known for its recreational lake, family-oriented neighborhoods, excellent schools, and convenient access to Everett and the greater Puget Sound region.

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