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Lake Stevens, WA vs Avondale, AZ

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Are people in Avondale older or younger than people in Lake Stevens?
- The Median Age in Avondale is 3.3 years younger than in Lake Stevens.

Are housing costs cheaper in Avondale or Lake Stevens?
- Avondale housing costs are 41.0% less expensive than Lake Stevens housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Avondale or Lake Stevens?
- The average commute for residents of Avondale is 4.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lake Stevens.

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.

Things to do in Avondale?
Avondale, Arizona sits on the outskirts of Phoenix offering many outdoor recreational venues such as Estrella Mountain Park or Wildlife World Zoo.

 Lake Stevens, WAAvondale, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock88,065329,725,481
 Median Income$99,296  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$632,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.77  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Avondale    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

My children have attended Canyon Breeze for the last couple of years. In that time a new principal has taken over. Bullying, swearing, and children running around  More

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Over 18 years ago

I am a young married woman with a family. I love Avondale for so many reasons. There is everything I need nearby and I rarely have to venture out of my area. Shopping,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The valley is in serious need of mass transit. Currently a light rail is being built, but it is slated to only connect Phoenix to Tempe. Eventually it will connect more  More

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