What are the schools like in Bothell East, WA?

School district data for Bothell East is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bothell East?

The median household income in Bothell East, WA is $161,628 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Bothell East, WA?

Bothell East has an average high temperature of 45.8°F in January and 72.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.8 inches.

Bothell East, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bothell East, WA affordable or expensive?

Bothell East's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bothell East is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $932,600 and the median rent is $2,103 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bothell East, WA?

Bothell East has a violent crime rate of 181.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1911.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bothell East, WA a Good Place to Live?

Bothell East is a small city of 13,948 in Washington, with a median household income of $161,628 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Bothell East stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Bothell East is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bothell East city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 113.0

Bothell East's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bothell East costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bothell East, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$932,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,103	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$161,628	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bothell East's violent crime rate is 181.6 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

181.6 /100k

Property Crime

1911.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bothell East, WA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	64.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bothell East sees average highs of 45.8°F in January and 72.3°F in July, with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation and 3.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bothell East, WA
Average High — January	45.8°F
Average High — July	72.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	3.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bothell East, WA	National Avg
Population	13,948	—
Median Age	33.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	43.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	44.1%	6.3%
Under 18	29.9%	22.2%
65 and over	7.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Bothell East vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bothell East, WA affordable or expensive?

Bothell East's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bothell East roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $932,600 and median rent is $2,103/month.

What is the crime rate in Bothell East, WA?

Bothell East's violent crime rate is 181.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1911.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bothell East?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bothell East, WA a good place to live?

Bothell East, WA has a population of 13,948, a median household income of $161,628, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bothell East?

Bothell East averages 45.8°F in January and 72.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches with about 3.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bothell East?

The population of Bothell East, Washington is 13,948 with a median age of 33.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bothell East?

Key numbers for living in Bothell East: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $932,600, median household income $161,628, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bothell East side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.