What are the schools like in Martha Lake, WA?

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

What is the median household income in Martha Lake?

The median household income in Martha Lake, WA is $132,844 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Martha Lake, WA?

Martha Lake 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.

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

Q: Is Martha Lake, WA affordable or expensive?

Martha Lake's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Martha Lake is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $675,100 and the median rent is $2,019 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Martha Lake, WA?

Martha Lake 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 Martha Lake, WA a Good Place to Live?

Martha Lake is a small city of 23,259 in Washington, with a median household income of $132,844 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Martha Lake stands out for a well-educated population.

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

All Martha Lake 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

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

Metric	Martha Lake, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$675,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,019	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$132,844	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Martha Lake'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	Martha Lake, 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	44.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Martha Lake 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	Martha Lake, WA
Average High — January	45.8°F
Average High — July	72.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	3.8"

Demographics

Metric	Martha Lake, WA	National Avg
Population	23,259	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.9%	18.9%
Asian	22.7%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	11.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Larch Way, WA 1 mi Mill Creek, WA 2 mi North Lynnwood, WA 2 mi Mill Creek East, WA 2 mi Lake Stickney, WA 2 mi

Martha Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Martha Lake, WA affordable or expensive?

Martha Lake's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Martha Lake roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $675,100 and median rent is $2,019/month.

What is the crime rate in Martha Lake, WA?

Martha Lake'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 Martha Lake?

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

Is Martha Lake, WA a good place to live?

Martha Lake, WA has a population of 23,259, a median household income of $132,844, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Martha Lake?

Martha Lake 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 Martha Lake?

The population of Martha Lake, Washington is 23,259 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Martha Lake?

Key numbers for living in Martha Lake: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $675,100, median household income $132,844, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Martha Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.