2019 Best Places to Raise a Family in Snohomish CountyAbout this List

Woodway

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 10 reviews

Parent: Perfect. Would never move.
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• 1,289 Population

Bothell

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 127 reviews

Current Resident: This city is super safe, diverse, and welcoming! I've lived here my entire life and have yet to find any major flaws. Great, convenient distance from shopping complexes, movie theater, university, and more! Not to mention, the Northshore School district is phenomenal!
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• 44,082 Population

Silver Firs

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 46 reviews

Niche User: I've lived in the Snohomish area for as long as I can remember and I cannot think of a better area to grow up in! I live right by the park so in the summer it's fun to spend time outdoors and the outdoor movies are always wonderful. The school district is simply one of the best--the teachers and students are incredibly nice and supportive. The only drawback is that because Snohomish is so small, there aren't many things to do. People in Seattle, Bellevue, or other large cities can walk to town or the mall, but in Snohomish we usually just drive to Everett or Woodinville. However, being in such a rural area does mean we are relatively safe.
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• 22,937 Population

Boulevard Bluffs

• Neighborhood in Everett, WA
• 2 reviews

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• 5,132 Population

Mukilteo

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 103 reviews

Current Resident: Wonderful place to raise a family! My children spend evenings playing with their neighborhood friends, walk to school and weekends bbqing, playing in the pool and having bonfires at the beach. We live like we are always on vacation!
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• 21,101 Population

Picnic Point

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 6 reviews

Niche User: Washington in my eyes is the most beautiful state. The scenery is absolutely beautiful. The job market has its ups and downs but without an education its hard to make a decent enough living to survive comfortably. Finding a job isn't hard, finding a good paying job is a different story, very challenging.
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• 9,002 Population

Brier

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 25 reviews

Current Resident: Love the community!! Very nice and friendly neighborhood, quiet and pretty neighborhood and the housing is excellent.
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• 6,697 Population

Maltby

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 46 reviews

Current Resident: It's a pretty quiet area, besides the main highway that runs through the town. I attended elementary and middle school in Maltby and had great experiences at both. There are a lot of industries and businesses hidden in Maltby's background, and a couple of neat shops and cafes to visit. There are also a few gas stations and mini-marts for convenience. It's nestled between Woodinville and Monroe, which is a great location. It's a very woodsy area with a lot of trees, which I love. There is a lot of wildlife, too! People look out for one another in Maltby, and it's a place where friends can be made.
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• 11,443 Population

Mill Creek

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 56 reviews

Current Resident: We just moved to Mill Creek and it is a great neighborhood. The Town Center has many good restaurants and shops, and it has a nice walking trail. The only downside is the commute. The only way to get to Mill Creek from I-5 is to go down 164th or 128th, and both of these streets are gridlocked most of the time. It took me 30 minutes to go 2 miles the other day. It makes me hate living in the Seattle area!
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• 19,706 Population

Edmonds

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 72 reviews

Current Resident: Edmonds is a great place to live! A perfect balance of population size leads to medium-size neighborhoods and reasonable pricing for everyday goods. Edmonds is a very well-rounded city that is adaptive to almost all types of people. From shopping, sightseeing, physical activity, and nightlife, Edmonds has something for everyone.
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• 41,309 Population

Clearview

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 2 reviews

Niche User: I love the area. Overall it is pretty safe, which is important to me as a single woman. It is a very quaint area with many cute boutiques and specialty stores. But there is a lot more to there as well, from swimming at the state of the art pool to wandering through a corn maze. The people there are amazing! They all go out of their way to help someone's day be a little brighter. It truly an amazing community.
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• 3,907 Population

Silver Lake

• Neighborhood in Everett, WA
• 47 reviews

Niche User: There are nearby parks, shopping centers, and public transportation hubs. You are far enough from the freeway to avoid the majority of rush hour traffic, but close enough to enjoy the benefits of a quick commute! Anything you could want to experience - from beaches, to farmer's markets, to wineries, and even busy cities - is within reasonable driving distance. It is the perfect place to live and still feel like you have access to amazing weekend getaways!
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• 38,124 Population

North Lynnwood

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 38 reviews

Current Resident: Lynnwood is a fantastic suburb to live in! It has great local shopping centers, fantastic food/restaurant selection. Lynnwood is apart of the Edmonds School District which has a broad demographics and instructors care about all parts of student academics, athletics and extra curricular activities. Cost of living in Lynnwood is pretty reasonable for the location, as it has easy access to both major highways in the greater-Seattle area. Also easy access to Boeing. Over-all Lynnwood is a great location, for raising a family.
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• 20,626 Population

Martha Lake

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 25 reviews

Current Resident: Living in the area of Martha Lake is great! You have easy access to highways, roads, and the I-5 freeway. Additionally, the lake is nearby allowing you to go on walks, swimming, or just relax. The neighbors and residents here are all friendly as the area is very secluded. There is a local Martha Lake Airport Park which opens up to a skateboard park, soccer field, baseball field, a small playground, and even rock climbing. Also, there are trails that people can walk their dogs or ride their bikes too. Martha Lake is a safe, friendly neighborhood for visitors to come and see.
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• 18,566 Population

Eastmont

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 3 reviews

Niche User: This is a fairly relaxed place with lots of hidden gems to uncover.
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• 21,951 Population

Northwest Everett

• Neighborhood in Everett, WA
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: Beautiful historic homes that are well maintained. Gorgeous views of the water. Very walkable. Close enough to walk downtown for nightlife, yet far enough that it's quiet. Overall this nieghborhood is great but surrounding Everett is still a bit grimey. Homelessness on Broadway doesn't reach this neighborhood but cannot be ignored.
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• 7,865 Population

Lake Stickney

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 12 reviews

Niche User: Since Lynnwood is a sub-urban, the great things about it are the safe, clean, and peaceful environment. People are very friendly and goods are pretty affordable. It is not like a city, where I used to live. I prefer lively neighborhood, but Lynnwood is a really good place to study.
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• 9,667 Population

Meadowdale

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 8 reviews

Niche User: I feel extremely safe in the Edmonds area where I live. There are cities close by, like Everett, that aren't so nice, but I don't feel scared to go there. I probably wouldn't want to walk down the street by myself at 1 in the morning there, but I'm not sure that I'd want to do that anywhere. I always see cops in the Edmonds area, and they have always been very helpful and understanding as far as I know.
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• 3,049 Population

Mountlake Terrace

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 39 reviews

Current Resident: Its very small area, but close to everything you could possible need. The WinCo is about 7 minutes away, the Alderwood mall is about 10min and downtown is about 20 minutes on a good day. They have a transit station fairly close too which is really nice!
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• 20,922 Population

Alderwood Manor

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 3 reviews

Niche User: I love my neighborhood, I've lived here ever since I was a little girl and I had the best childhood. On warm days, all of the kids would go out and play together. On holidays like the fourth of July everyone in the neighborhood would come to my house and we would take over the whole street and have a firework show. I know all my neighbors and whenever I see them they always say hi. I was doing a canned food drive to raise 1000 cans for my school and my neighbors were a huge help to achieving that goal. I've always felt incredibly safe where I live and I would live here again if I had the choice. I has a great environment and atmosphere, with the nicest people.
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• 8,817 Population

Harborview/Seahurst/Glenhaven

• Neighborhood in Everett, WA
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• 6,085 Population

Esperance

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 4 reviews

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• 3,902 Population

Fobes Hill

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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• 2,779 Population

Bayside

• Neighborhood in Everett, WA

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• 11,552 Population

Lake Stevens

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 96 reviews

Current Resident: The Lake area is absolutely gorgeous throughout the year, and it's definitely memorable during the summer. The surrounding area is a little less pleasant, but its still green and refreshing. There's a lot of fun places in Lake Stevens for both Adults and Families, and lots of amazing restaurants. Lots of ethnic restaurants. Although regarding the neighborly acceptance, the Seattle freeze definitely reaches over here. Not many neighbors like to talk to recently moved in folks, so be prepared for that. Otherwise, I'm glad to live here! Now if only we could get rid of that pesky rainy Washington weather!
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• 31,022 Population