Lake Stevens, Washington · ZIP 98258

Lake Stevens — ZIP 98258

Lake Stevens (98258) scores 84/100 — Good for Washington. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $712K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100

Avg math proficiency50%

Avg reading proficiency62%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100

Typical home value$712K

Median rent$2,956/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$712K

Median Rent

$2,956/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,949

Violent Crime

1,324

Property Crime

11,625

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Snohomish County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Glenwood Elementary	KG–05	641	66%	72%
Stevens Creek Elementary	KG–05	701	62%	68%
Hillcrest Elementary School	PK–05	842	56%	67%
Sunnycrest Elementary School	PK–05	695	54%	57%
Highland Elementary	PK–05	557	52%	61%
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School	KG–05	554	52%	56%
Skyline Elementary	PK–05	562	51%	64%
Lake Stevens Sr High School	10–12	2,205	41%	76%
North Lake Middle School	06–07	856	41%	56%
Lake Stevens Middle School	06–07	709	39%	57%
Cavelero Mid High School	08–09	1,490	34%	49%
Early Learning Center	PK–PK	259	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

52,005

Median Income

$124K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

36.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98258 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 98258 has a school score of 71/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98258 is approximately $712K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 98258 in Lake Stevens has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.