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Living in
Lakeland North.
Lakeland North is an unincorporated community in King County, WA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lakeland North
The housing market here runs about $557,000 for a median home, and rent averages $2,340 a month, which is reasonable for King County, though you're paying for proximity to both Seattle and Tacoma rather than escaping the region's cost entirely. You're sandwiched between three larger cities—Auburn to the east, Federal Way to the south and west, and Kent to the north—so the community itself functions more as a residential pocket than a destination, but that actually works in your favor if you want quieter suburban living without total isolation. The job market is solid with a 4.5% unemployment rate, and you're only 21 miles north of downtown Seattle (roughly 30 minutes via I-5) or 11 miles south to Tacoma, making commutes reasonable if your work is in either direction.
Lakeland North at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Foreign-Born
32.7%
Broadband Internet
98.0%
of households
Population Growth
+14.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics32.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lakeland North: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lakeland North, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (22.8%), and 13.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.5%
of households
Married Couples
54.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.20
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lakeland North
In Lakeland North, rent runs 33% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,296
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Lakeland North and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in King County, which includes Lakeland North, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Lakeland North: King County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
King County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lakeland North is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lakeland North Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area
Commute30.6 min avg
How Lakeland North residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lakeland North, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the King County Sheriff's Office, which covers Lakeland North, runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
166.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
984.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by King County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Rain most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
King County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In King County, which includes Lakeland North, the most common type is heavy rain, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 1 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Heavy Rain | $1.5M |
| 2021 | 1 | Flood | $474,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
29 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
King County, county-wide
Lakeland North is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in King County, which includes Lakeland North, is typically good — 245 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
245
per year
Moderate Days
120
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
King County, county-wide
Lakeland North is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate76°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lakeland North has mild summers (avg high 76°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
76°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.9"
Annual Snowfall
6.3"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
39
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
153
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 36°F | 5.77" |
| Feb | 51°F | 36°F | 3.99" |
| Mar | 56°F | 39°F | 4.36" |
| Apr | 61°F | 43°F | 3.06" |
| May | 68°F | 49°F | 2.10" |
| Jun | 72°F | 53°F | 1.68" |
| Jul | 78°F | 57°F | 0.67" |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 0.92" |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 1.49" |
| Oct | 61°F | 46°F | 4.07" |
| Nov | 53°F | 39°F | 6.23" |
| Dec | 47°F | 35°F | 5.75" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lakeland North
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lakeland North's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Auburn
St Francis Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Federal Way
Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Renton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lakeland North
Lakeland North's student/teacher ratio is 19.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lakeland North (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 4,965 students · in-state tuition $5,172 · 47% graduate · median earnings $54,621 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,668 students · in-state tuition $5,670 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,313 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
9.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 4,185 students · in-state tuition $13,577 · 75% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,838 students · in-state tuition $4,935 · 41% graduate · median earnings $54,850 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,594 students · in-state tuition $65,886 · 73% graduate · median earnings $71,918 (10 yrs after entry)
Faith International University
11.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 276 students · in-state tuition $8,850 · 43% graduate · median earnings $57,111 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lakeland North
Lakeland North has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
18 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
43 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
63 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
72 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
89 mi awayCities Near Lakeland North
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lakeland North FAQ
Is Lakeland North, Washington affordable?⌄
Lakeland North's median rent is $2,340/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $105,216/year. Median home value is $557,000.
Is Lakeland North, Washington safe?⌄
Lakeland North is policed by the King County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 167 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 985 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lakeland North, Washington?⌄
King County, which includes Lakeland North, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lakeland North, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Lakeland North is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,340/month and median household income is $105,216/year. The median home value is $557,000. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lakeland North, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Lakeland North is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from