The Town FilesLakeland North, Washington
Community in King County · population 13,663 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $557,000
- Household income
- $105,216
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 40.1
Lakeland North is a community of 13,663 people in King County, Washington. The median home is worth $557,000, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more of a college town than 77% of Washington towns, more walkable than 76% of Washington towns, better transit than 71% of Washington towns.
How Lakeland North 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 Lakeland North is worth $557,000, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $105,216, which is more affordable than 52% of Washington towns. Median rent is $2,340 a month. 71.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lakeland North | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $557,000 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $2,340 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $105,216 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 71.7% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Lakeland North
| People | Lakeland North | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 32.7% | — |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.0% | 93.9% |
Weather in Lakeland North
July highs average 78.3°F and January lows 36.1°F. About 40.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.3 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Lakeland North since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, unrated, struck on December 22, 1971 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 22, 1971.
Severe weather in King County since 1996
King County has been included in 35 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 |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5455: Bolt Creek Fire |
| April 23, 2020 | Flood | DR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in King County
King County had 1,449,785 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $132,279 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Lakeland North itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Towns near Lakeland North
- Federal Way, WA3.1 mi · 101,030 people · home $552,800
- Des Moines, WA3.9 mi · 32,888 people · home $597,000
- Auburn, WA4.0 mi · 87,256 people · home $547,900
- Algona, WA4.1 mi · 3,290 people · home $441,500
- Lakeland South, WA4.2 mi · 13,169 people · home $589,300
- Kent, WA4.9 mi · 136,588 people · home $587,800
- Pacific, WA5.4 mi · 7,235 people · home $489,100
- Milton, WA6.1 mi · 8,697 people · home $539,700
Lakeland North questions
Is Lakeland North, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lakeland North scores better for retirees than 10% of Washington towns and quieter than 10%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Lakeland North?
The median owner-occupied home in Lakeland North is valued at $557,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,216, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $2,340 a month.
What is the weather like in Lakeland North?
July highs average 78.3°F and January lows 36.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.1 inches of precipitation a year and 6.3 inches of snow.
Does Lakeland North get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Lakeland North since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events). 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)