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Lake Stevens, WA vs Sandpoint, ID

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Are people in Sandpoint older or younger than people in Lake Stevens?
- The Median Age in Sandpoint is 6.2 years older than in Lake Stevens.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sandpoint or Lake Stevens?
- Sandpoint housing costs are 14.9% less expensive than Lake Stevens housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sandpoint or Lake Stevens?
- The average commute for residents of Sandpoint is 16.8 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 Sandpoint?
Living in Sandpoint, ID is a unique experience. Nestled in the beautiful Selkirk Mountains along the shore of Lake Pend Oreille, the area's natural beauty is breathtaking. The quaint downtown area offers plenty of shops and restaurants to explore, while the surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking, fishing, camping, and boating. With mild summers and snowy winters, there are four distinct seasons to enjoy in Sandpoint. Residents also enjoy an array of art galleries and cultural events throughout the year. Sandpoint is a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

 Lake Stevens, WASandpoint, IDUnited States
 Population  Unlock8,448329,725,481
 Median Income$99,296  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$632,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%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 Sandpoint    26 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Very attractive and beautiful place, definitely somewhere I would want to live. Never have I seen a nicer city, or is it a large town? Either way, gorgeous, lots to do.  More

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It's a little too sprawling in the town itself for what I'm looking for, but the surrounding and just outside of town areas are beautiful, densely green and the native  More

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I lived there in 1998 & 1999 -loved the place and its scenery, wildlife and friendly  More

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