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Crow on a dock of Martha Lake Park
Crow on a dock of Martha Lake Park · PinchyCC, CC BY 4.0
Looking down looking up on Martha Lake
Looking down looking up on Martha Lake · PinchyCC, CC BY 4.0
Alone again on Martha Lake
Alone again on Martha Lake · PinchyCC, CC0
Martha Lake Erratic 2015 1
Martha Lake Erratic 2015 1 · Brianhe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Glacial erratic at Martha Lake Airport Park
Glacial erratic at Martha Lake Airport Park · PinchyCC, CC BY 4.0
Clearing north of Martha Lake Airport Park
Clearing north of Martha Lake Airport Park · PinchyCC, CC BY 4.0

Martha Lake, Washington

Martha Lake is a community of 22,634 people in Snohomish County, Washington.

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Population22,634 +7.1% since 2019
Elevation469 ft 143 m
Land area4.6 sq mi
ZIP codes98012, 98037, 98087, 98208
Nearest airportSeattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) 5 mi

Why visit Martha Lake

Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 124 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Northwest Veterans Museum, Martha Lake Airport Park and Rhody Ridge.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 73°F; December lows average 36°F.

About Martha Lake

Martha Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 21,129 at the 2020 census. It lies west of Mill Creek and northeast of Lynnwood, near the lake of the same name.

From the Wikipedia article Martha Lake, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks5

Northwest Veterans Museum

Museum · 2.8 mi

Museum in Washington, US

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Interurban Trail

Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi

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Interurban Trail

Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi

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Interurban Trail

Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi

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Penny Creek

Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds30

Martha Lake Airport Park

Park · 1.3 mi

Park in Washington, United States of America

07:00-sunset

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Rhody Ridge

Park · 0.4 mi

Still occupied estate and now park. Please park outside of the garden gate on Clover Road.

17427 Clover Road, Bothell

Mo-Su 10:00-18:00

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Scriber Lake Park

Park · 3.8 mi

Park in Lynnwood, Washington (US)

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Brook Crest Park

Park · 1.3 mi

Small grassy field with a cherry tree at one end and a playground at the other for residents of Brook Crest.

4th Avenue Southeast, Bothell

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North Creek County Park

Park · 0.9 mi

This expansive wetland is located in an urban area. The sensitive wildlife habitat and diverse plant community serves multiple functions...

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Happy Riders

Playground · 2.0 mi

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Martha Lake Public Access

Park · 0.6 mi

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Mill Creek Nature Preserve

Hiking and trails · 1.3 mi

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Red Oaks playground

Playground · 2.1 mi

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Heron Park

Park · 2.0 mi

2701 155th Street Southeast, Mill Creek

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Highland Court Park

Park · 1.7 mi

Playground Park, with a Basketball Court and Grass field. Sitting access with 2 picnic tables and 3 benches.

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18 more on the map.

Restaurants and cafes124

Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi

18305 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood

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Areeya Thai and Noodle

Restaurant · Thai · 1.8 mi

2902 164th Street Southwest, Lynnwood

Su-Th 11:30-15:00,16:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:30-15:00,16:00-22:00; We off

Open in Google Maps · +1-425-361-1583

Ashiya

Restaurant · Japanese · 0.9 mi

1233 164th Street Southwest, Lynnwood

Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-425-742-0670

Baskin-Robbins

Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.0 mi

15704 Mill Creek Boulevard, Mill Creek

Mo-Su 11:00-22:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-425-385-3131

Blazing Onion Burger Company

Restaurant · Burger · 1.3 mi

15115 Main Street, Mill Creek

Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Su 11:00-21:30

Open in Google Maps · +1-425-338-4445

Can Am Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza, Asian, Regional · 1.3 mi

17917 180th Street Southeast, Bothell

Mo-Su 11:00-23:00

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Elliot Bay Pizza & Pub

Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 0.6 mi

800 164th Street Southeast, Mill Creek

Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00, Su 12:00-20:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-425-918-1553

Haebing Dessert

Restaurant · Dessert, Bubble Tea · 0.6 mi

800 164th Street Southeast, Mill Creek

12:00-22:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-425-510-3032

Kabob Korner

Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.8 mi

1120 164th Street Southwest, Lynnwood

Su-Sa 11:00-21:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-425-361-1672

Kafe Neo

Restaurant · Greek · 1.2 mi

15130 Main Street, Mill Creek

Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-425-357-0512

Kaffeehaus de Châtillon

Cafe · Coffee Shop, Viennese · 1.4 mi

16108 Ash Way

Tu-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-425-743-7350

Kalia Indian Cuisine & Sports Lounge

Restaurant · Indian, Punjabi · 1.0 mi

1402 164th Street Southwest, Lynnwood

Mo-Su 11:00-22:00

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112 more on the map.

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Where to stay2

Residence Inn

Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi

18200 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle/Lynnwood

Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi

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Churches and places of worship12

Shopping18

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Gas and EV charging16

Schools, colleges and libraries48

Healthcare10

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Map of Martha Lake

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Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 3.9 in of rainFebruary: 2.8 in of rainMarch: 3.6 in of rainApril: 2.7 in of rainMay: 2.1 in of rainJune: 1.9 in of rainJuly: 0.8 in of rainAugust: 1.0 in of rainSeptember: 1.7 in of rainOctober: 3.4 in of rainNovember: 5.0 in of rainDecember: 4.5 in of rainJanuary: 46°FFebruary: 48°FMarch: 52°FApril: 56°FMay: 62°FJune: 66°FJuly: 72°FAugust: 73°FSeptember: 68°FOctober: 58°FNovember: 50°FDecember: 45°FJanuary: 37°FFebruary: 37°FMarch: 39°FApril: 43°FMay: 48°FJune: 51°FJuly: 55°FAugust: 55°FSeptember: 52°FOctober: 46°FNovember: 40°FDecember: 36°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan46°F37°F3.9 in
Feb48°F37°F2.8 in
Mar52°F39°F3.6 in
Apr56°F43°F2.7 in
May62°F48°F2.1 in
Jun66°F51°F1.9 in
Jul72°F55°F0.8 in
Aug73°F55°F1.0 in
Sep68°F52°F1.7 in
Oct58°F46°F3.4 in
Nov50°F40°F5.0 in
Dec45°F36°F4.5 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Everett Snohomish Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$124,494median household income
$785,400median home value
$2,185median monthly rent
34.7median age
50.3%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
63.2%of homes are owner-occupied
27.8 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1824%18 to 3426%35 to 6439%65 and over11%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Snohomish County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2023-01-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
  • 2022-09-10: Bolt Creek Fire (Fire)
  • 2021-04-08: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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