The Town FilesMartha Lake, Washington
Community in Snohomish County · population 21,660 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $785,400
- Household income
- $124,494
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 72°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 34.7
Martha Lake is a community of 21,660 people in Snohomish County, Washington. The median home is worth $785,400, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of Washington towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Washington towns, more vibrant than 92% of Washington towns.
How Martha Lake ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Martha Lake is worth $785,400, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 6.3 times the median household income of $124,494, which is more affordable than 23% of Washington towns. Median rent is $2,185 a month. 63.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Martha Lake | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $785,400 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $2,185 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $124,494 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.3× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 63.2% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Martha Lake
| People | Martha Lake | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.6% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.3% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 29.1% | — |
| Work from home | 26.2% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.0% | 93.9% |
Weather in Martha Lake
July highs average 72.3°F and January lows 36.6°F. About 33.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.4 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Martha Lake since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an F0, struck on August 24, 1997 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 24, 1997.
Severe weather in Snohomish County since 1996
Snohomish County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5455: Bolt Creek Fire |
| April 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4593: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Snohomish County
Snohomish County had 297,617 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,940 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Martha Lake itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Towns near Martha Lake
- Larch Way, WA0.9 mi · 4,993 people · home $842,600
- Mill Creek, WA1.8 mi · 20,926 people · home $903,800
- North Lynnwood, WA2.1 mi · 22,802 people · home $616,400
- Mill Creek East, WA2.2 mi · 24,912 people · home $905,400
- Lake Stickney, WA2.3 mi · 15,413 people · home $620,300
- Alderwood Manor, WA2.6 mi · 10,198 people · home $700,900
- Bothell West, WA2.7 mi · 22,015 people · home $824,900
- Lynnwood, WA3.3 mi · 38,568 people · home $686,900
Martha Lake questions
Is Martha Lake, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Martha Lake scores better for retirees than 35% of Washington towns and quieter than 9%. 10.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.7).
How much does a house cost in Martha Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Martha Lake is valued at $785,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $124,494, so homes cost about 6.3 times income. Median rent is $2,185 a month.
What is the weather like in Martha Lake?
July highs average 72.3°F and January lows 36.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.4 inches of snow.
Does Martha Lake get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Martha Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on August 24, 1997. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)