The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Washington

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 151 towns of 500–10,000 people in Washington. #1 is Clyde Hill, WA.

1. 25Maplewood, Washington

   Better for families than 87% of Washington towns

   Maplewood is a community of 5,469 people in Pierce County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 91% of Washington towns and better for retirees than 90% of Washington towns.

   5,469 people · Pierce County · median home $708,300 · income $135,943 · Jan low 36°F · 0 in snow

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2. 24Black Diamond, Washington

   Better for families than 90% of Washington towns

   Black Diamond is a city of 4,697 people in King County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 88% of Washington towns and better transit than 75% of Washington towns.

   4,697 people · King County · median home $779,100 · income $141,383 · Jan low 33°F · 18 in snow

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3. 23Woods Creek, Washington

   Better for families than 90% of Washington towns

   Woods Creek is a community of 6,017 people in Snohomish County, Washington. It also ranks better for cycling than 92% of Washington towns and better for first-time buyers than 83% of Washington towns.

   6,017 people · Snohomish County · median home $822,800 · income $156,950 · Jan low 32°F · 3 in snow

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4. 22Chain Lake, Washington

   Better for families than 91% of Washington towns

   Chain Lake is a community of 4,806 people in Snohomish County, Washington. It also ranks better transit than 87% of Washington towns and more upscale than 85% of Washington towns.

   4,806 people · Snohomish County · median home $873,000 · income $161,286 · Jan low 32°F · 3 in snow

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5. 21Sudden Valley, Washington

   Better for families than 91% of Washington towns

   Sudden Valley is a community of 6,354 people in Whatcom County, Washington. It also ranks better for retirees than 89% of Washington towns and better for cycling than 89% of Washington towns.

   6,354 people · Whatcom County · median home $489,200 · income $100,930 · Jan low 35°F · 3 in snow

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6. 20Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington

   Better for families than 92% of Washington towns

   Maple Heights-Lake Desire is a community of 3,873 people in King County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 87% of Washington towns and more of a college town than 70% of Washington towns.

   3,873 people · King County · median home $876,200 · income $143,148 · Jan low 37°F · 14 in snow

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7. 19Mirrormont, Washington

   Better for families than 93% of Washington towns

   Mirrormont is a community of 3,858 people in King County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 95% of Washington towns and quieter than 92% of Washington towns.

   3,858 people · King County · median home $973,900 · income $181,842 · Jan low 33°F · 4 in snow

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8. 18Hockinson, Washington

   Better for families than 93% of Washington towns

   Hockinson is a community of 6,105 people in Clark County, Washington. It also ranks more of a college town than 79% of Washington towns and more upscale than 79% of Washington towns.

   6,105 people · Clark County · median home $722,200 · income $113,295 · Jan low 32°F · 1 in snow

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9. 17Brier, Washington

   Better for families than 93% of Washington towns

   Brier is a city of 6,560 people in Snohomish County, Washington. It also ranks more of a college town than 100% of Washington towns and more upscale than 93% of Washington towns.

   6,560 people · Snohomish County · median home $866,600 · income $132,045 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow

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10. 16Cathcart, Washington

    Better for families than 95% of Washington towns

    Cathcart is a community of 2,647 people in Snohomish County, Washington. It also ranks quieter than 87% of Washington towns and more upscale than 87% of Washington towns.

    2,647 people · Snohomish County · median home $908,900 · income $130,400 · Jan low 32°F · 3 in snow

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11. 15Lake Holm, Washington

    Better for families than 95% of Washington towns

    Lake Holm is a community of 3,430 people in King County, Washington. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Washington towns and more upscale than 82% of Washington towns.

    3,430 people · King County · median home $828,600 · income $177,371 · Jan low 33°F · 8 in snow

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12. 14Three Lakes, Washington

    Better for families than 95% of Washington towns

    Three Lakes is a community of 3,941 people in Snohomish County, Washington. It also ranks more of a college town than 85% of Washington towns and more upscale than 76% of Washington towns.

    3,941 people · Snohomish County · median home $842,800 · income $172,879 · Jan low 32°F · 3 in snow

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13. 13Hobart, Washington

    Better for families than 95% of Washington towns

    Hobart is a community of 6,767 people in King County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 90% of Washington towns and better for retirees than 77% of Washington towns.

    6,767 people · King County · median home $950,300 · income $160,536 · Jan low 33°F · 19 in snow

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14. 12Medina, Washington

    Better for families than 96% of Washington towns

    Medina is a city of 2,915 people in King County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 100% of Washington towns and better for young professionals than 92% of Washington towns.

    2,915 people · King County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow

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15. 11Clearview, Washington

    Better for families than 96% of Washington towns

    Clearview is a community of 3,648 people in Snohomish County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 97% of Washington towns and better for young professionals than 85% of Washington towns.

    3,648 people · Snohomish County · median home $892,000 · income $192,540 · Jan low 32°F · 3 in snow

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16. 10Bunk Foss, Washington

    Better for families than 96% of Washington towns

    Bunk Foss is a community of 3,680 people in Snohomish County, Washington. It also ranks more of a college town than 97% of Washington towns and more upscale than 71% of Washington towns.

    3,680 people · Snohomish County · median home $831,000 · income $155,201 · Jan low 35°F · 3 in snow

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17. 9Venersborg, Washington

    Better for families than 96% of Washington towns

    Venersborg is a community of 3,990 people in Clark County, Washington. It also ranks better for retirees than 80% of Washington towns and more upscale than 74% of Washington towns.

    3,990 people · Clark County · median home $703,900 · income $118,344 · Jan low 32°F · 1 in snow

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18. 8Lake Shore, Washington

    Better for families than 96% of Washington towns

    Lake Shore is a community of 7,056 people in Clark County, Washington. It also ranks more of a college town than 91% of Washington towns and more upscale than 89% of Washington towns.

    7,056 people · Clark County · median home $566,100 · income $130,729 · Jan low 32°F · 1 in snow

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19. 7High Bridge, Washington

    Better for families than 97% of Washington towns

    High Bridge is a community of 3,140 people in Snohomish County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 92% of Washington towns and better transit than 90% of Washington towns.

    3,140 people · Snohomish County · median home $963,700 · income $167,337 · Jan low 32°F · 3 in snow

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20. 6Felida, Washington

    Better for families than 97% of Washington towns

    Felida is a community of 9,526 people in Clark County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 95% of Washington towns and more of a college town than 92% of Washington towns.

    9,526 people · Clark County · median home $674,000 · income $165,208 · Jan low 32°F · 1 in snow

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21. 5Cavalero, Washington

    Better for families than 98% of Washington towns

    Cavalero is a community of 5,232 people in Snohomish County, Washington. It also ranks more of a college town than 97% of Washington towns and more upscale than 76% of Washington towns.

    5,232 people · Snohomish County · median home $656,000 · income $148,462 · Jan low 35°F · 3 in snow

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22. 4Tehaleh, Washington

    Better for families than 98% of Washington towns

    Tehaleh is a community of 5,784 people in Pierce County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 84% of Washington towns and better transit than 74% of Washington towns.

    5,784 people · Pierce County · median home $741,700 · income $155,646 · Jan low 33°F · 6 in snow

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23. 3Fox Island, Washington

    Better for families than 99% of Washington towns

    Fox Island is a community of 3,921 people in Pierce County, Washington. It also ranks better for retirees than 98% of Washington towns and more upscale than 96% of Washington towns.

    3,921 people · Pierce County · median home $1,003,900 · income $172,292 · Jan low 36°F · 0 in snow

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24. 2Duvall, Washington

    Better for families than 99% of Washington towns

    Duvall is a city of 8,034 people in King County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 96% of Washington towns and more of a college town than 71% of Washington towns.

    8,034 people · King County · median home $830,100 · income $197,361 · Jan low 32°F · 3 in snow

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25. 1Clyde Hill, Washington

    Better for families than 100% of Washington towns

    Clyde Hill is a city of 3,126 people in King County, Washington. It also ranks more upscale than 100% of Washington towns and better transit than 99% of Washington towns.

    3,126 people · King County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow

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