2018 Best Places to Raise a Family in Snohomish CountyAbout this List

Woodway

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Parent: Perfect. Would never move.
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• 1,367 Population

Bothell

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 103

Current Resident: Bothell still has a wonderful small town atmosphere even though the town has grown so much over the past 10 years. The Northshore School District is one of the best in the state. I have an elementary age child who experienced two different elementary schools in the area and I have nothing but great things to say about both. With the housing boom, we have a great diversity of families and community support. Bothell has many small businesses that are thriving and contributing to the wellness of the community through many outreach programs. All in all, I love living in Bothell!
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• 43,153 Population

Mukilteo

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Current Resident: Great neighborhood for nature lovers! Close proximity to the beach and hiking trails. Fantastic schools, family friendly, easy commute to Whidbey Island and Boeing. Close to shopping and other conveniences, but feels far away from the city.
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• 20,994 Population

Edmonds

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Current Resident: Nice, safe area. Very cozy. As a current resident as well as student, I have sufficient knowledge to say that the area around Edmonds is great for families, especially those with young kids or are planning on having kids. The public schools are above average, with diversity adorning the schools from middle schools to high schools to the community college. There is an abundance of food and restaurants in the area, especially teriyaki and pho places.
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• 41,020 Population

Mill Creek

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Nearby Resident: I may not have the same experiences as others with the city, but from where I stand, it feels very inclusive and safe. There are lots of activities to be apart of and Town Center is very nice to visit. So many parks to roam and a lot of building (as in building houses, restaurants, etc.) going on. Though I see how nice expanding is and creating more stability in jobs,etc., I always love looking at the trees and industry (to me) is very unpleasing. I hate watching construction workers tear down trees and put up cramped houses that are way too expensive just to over crowd the streets and schools. Traffic keeps getting worse and worse.
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• 19,372 Population

Silver Firs

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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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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• 22,221 Population

Brier

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Current Resident: Brier is a cute, quiet city. We have a couple parks, restaurants and a convenience store and everyone is very nice. Overall a really nice place to grow up.
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• 6,530 Population

Maltby

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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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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• 11,221 Population

Picnic Point

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 6

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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• 9,068 Population

Clearview

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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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

North Lynnwood

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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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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• 20,384 Population

Mountlake Terrace

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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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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• 20,747 Population

Alderwood Manor

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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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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• 9,037 Population

Martha Lake

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Niche User: Though I know that there are areas that could be improved, the police in our area do their jobs well and care for this community. There is some graffiti, vandalism, and other crimes, but for the most part I feel safe in my community. The police are good at informing the people in the area if there is a criminal nearby so that we can be aware.
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• 17,703 Population

Eastmont

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Niche User: This is a fairly relaxed place with lots of hidden gems to uncover.
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• 21,403 Population

Esperance

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Lake Stevens

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Current Resident: I love living in Lake Stevens. Everybody's so neighborly. It is such a beautiful neighborhood and there is so much to do with your family! Such as picking fruit, pumpkin patches, restaurants, playgrounds, and more! We could use a few more things like a movie theater or a bowling alley though.
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• 30,352 Population

Lynnwood

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Current Resident: I like the community activities. They have a local community magazine that lists the scheduled events nearby, and I've taken advantage of it! Mainly, I enjoy the opportunities to volunteer at local venues.
The schools that my children have been involved with, have incredible faculty members and they were very involved with their students learning process and academic success.
The library has a regular email sent out to inform residents of specific events and lectures being held in the building and the police and fire department are incredibly friendly and informative as well.
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• 36,861 Population

Meadowdale

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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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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• 2,998 Population

Lake Stickney

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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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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• 9,533 Population

Monroe

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Current Resident: What I enjoy the most about my town Monroe is the amount of different places there is to eat. You don't have to drive far to go eat at some restaurant, there's plenty of good Mexican restaurant, Thai ,Chinese, fast food etc. I love it!
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• 17,906 Population

Arlington

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Current Resident: I went to school at Arlington High School and it was a great experience. The staff was there when I needed them. The career center did a great job with connecting me to scholarships and summer jobs/programs that I qualified for. They really wanted me to succeed and further my education.

The neighborhood I live in is Smokey Point, an area that was once with only a few thousand people. Today, with remodeling homes, buildings, and creating jobs, this city's population has increased dramatically and yes, we have a lot of traffic like any other busy city!

Overall, everything is close by if living in the Smokey Point area. Costco, Walmart, local parks, TwinLakes presents all in one living in an area that is peaceful and accommodates simple needs. I recommend to anyone seeking a placid atmosphere, yet busy enough to present all the needs possible.
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• 18,749 Population

Machias

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Current Resident: Love Machias! Born and raised out on these back roads! It's located just behind Lake Stevens, about 7 miles out of Snohomish, if ypur coming from Everett you go over the trestle and head straight! If you prefer to be out of the city, this is your place!
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• 1,020 Population

Snohomish

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Current Resident: I have owned two homes in Snohomish and lived here for a total of 5 years. I moved here in my mid twenties and enjoyed the dive-bar scene. Now I'm in my early thirties and enjoying my quiet neighborhood, the Centennial Trail, lots of local breweries, and the small-town vibe with lots of buzz and high-energy. There is a Farmers Market from May to September, lots of great churches (The Pursuit is awesome!), a great local nursery, wonderful library, and endless fun shops and restaurants downtown. I love living here. I walk everywhere and always feel safe. I would definitely recommend living in Snohomish.
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• 9,551 Population

Warm Beach

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Niche User: Since being here there has not been any major crimes or minor crimes. There is a watch team in this neighborhood and they do a great job at informing us of what may be going on. This place is safe enough to where you can keep your doors unlocked or open and will not have anything to worry about.
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• 2,565 Population