Lake Stevens, WA vs Palmetto Bay, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lake Stevens
66.2
#1574 nationally
Palmetto Bay leads in walk score (30 vs 23). Palmetto Bay leads in median household income ($144,987 vs $111,821). Lake Stevens leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Stevens, WA | Palmetto Bay, FL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,521 | 24,264 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $698,093 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $111,821 | $144,987 |
| Average Commute | 35.1 min | 36.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | R+11.4 |
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66.2 Score
Lake Stevens, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$698,093
Population
40,521
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Pacific
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Palmetto Bay, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Population
24,264
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Median Income
$144,987
Southeast
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