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Aberdeen, WA vs Lake Stevens, WA

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Are people in Lake Stevens older or younger than people in Aberdeen?
- The Median Age in Lake Stevens is 0.8 years younger than in Aberdeen.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Stevens or Aberdeen?
- Lake Stevens housing costs are 150.0% more expensive than Aberdeen housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Stevens or Aberdeen?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Stevens is 11.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Aberdeen.

Things to do in Aberdeen?
Home to Grays Harbor College and located just south of Seattle on Washington's beautiful Pacific Coast, Aberdeen is an idyllic coastal community known for its dynamic arts scene, nearby sandy beaches and charming downtown area full of interesting stores and restaurants.

Things to do in Lake Stevens?
Lake Stevens, WA sits just east of Everett providing its residents with easy access to numerous natural attractions from hiking trails to boulder fields scattered throughout the area.

 Aberdeen, WALake Stevens, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,135329,725,481
 Median Income$43,836  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$252,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Aberdeen    5 Reviews

I used to live on an island in the Aleutian Chain and I got used to the fact that the ocean was immediately present, always. I didn't realize how much I loved being  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

OK. I just have to say, yes, it rains in the Winter quite a bit, and there are some wild wind/rain storms, but the Summers are MAGNIFICENT, gorgeous, SUNNY, COOL and  More

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Reviews for Lake Stevens    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I lived all over the country and the world for 27 yrs and moved into Lake Stevens 12 yrs ago. Absolutely a great place to live! Our 3 girls have done well in the  More

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My family and I lived in Lake Stevens for 7 years (2000 to 2007). It is a nice bedroom community that has good schools (get involved parents), low crime, and an ok lake  More

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10 years ago Lake Stevens was a nice little quiet town. Small town politics created their own megajobs, money, power and infighting. 2007 had a mayoral coups d'etats  More

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