Tuesday, December 2, 2008

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Martha Lake, Washington

       
Total population 17,395 Average January/July temperatures 40.1° / 62.3°
Median home price $ 405,790 Annual Precipitation 87.58 in. /yr.

Martha Lake, Washington

This Seattle suburb has grown rapidly over the past few decades.

Climate
Weather in Martha Lake tends to be cool and cloudy, with temperatures fairly moderate year round.
Economy
Right next to Interstate 5, the community is home to a wide variety of grocery stores, shops, and professional services.
Geography
This suburb sits alongside its namesake lake, north of Seattle.
Historical
The area was near-wilderness only a few decades ago.
Recreation
The county’s Martha Lake Park has a public swimming beach, fishing docks, and a boardwalk over the adjoining wetlands.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 45.56 ° / 34.6 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 72.99 ° / 51.63 °
Precipitation (?) 87.58 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 0
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 107
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 405,790
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $72258.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $58456
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .150 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 18
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 8
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 18
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 148
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 9
Number of libraries within the county (?) 21
Number of museums within the county (?) 13
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 3
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 17,395
Population density (?) 3,654 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 147.9% growth
Population over 55 (?) 3,391 people
Education (?) 31 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 13
Number of clinics within the county (?) 91
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 723
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