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Priest River, ID vs Lake Stevens, WA

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Are people in Lake Stevens older or younger than people in Priest River?
- The Median Age in Lake Stevens is 13.6 years younger than in Priest River.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Stevens or Priest River?
- Lake Stevens housing costs are 36.2% more expensive than Priest River housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Stevens or Priest River?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Stevens is 7.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Priest River.

Things to do in Priest River?
Living in Priest River, Idaho is a unique and wonderful experience. This small town of just over 2,000 people is located on the banks of the Priest River and nestled in the beautiful forests of Northern Idaho. The area offers plenty of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and skiing. Residents enjoy four distinct seasons - with mild winters and hot summers - making it a great place to live year-round. The town also offers plenty of amenities for all ages: from grocery stores to restaurants to local shops and more. Priest River is truly an outdoor enthusiast's paradise!

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.

 Priest River, IDLake Stevens, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,135329,725,481
 Median Income$44,576  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$464,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.59  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Priest River    1 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Nice small town, very green, it's in the Idaho Panhandle surrounded by National Forest so I had a hard time finding rental units outside of town. Reserve Airbnb a few  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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