Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Mountlake Terrace is a city of 23,104 people in Snohomish County, Washington, founded in November 30, 1954.
Why visit Mountlake Terrace
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 51 parks and trails, 155 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinebarre Mountlake, Andrew Carnegie Library, Harry Vanderbilt Wurdemann House and Scriber Lake Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; February lows average 37°F.
Weather in Mountlake Terrace
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About Mountlake Terrace
Mountlake Terrace is a suburban city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It lies on the southern border of the county, adjacent to Shoreline and Lynnwood, and is 13 miles (21 km) north of Seattle. The city had a population of 21,286 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Mountlake Terrace, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks13
Andrew Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Library in Edmonds, Washington, United States
Harry Vanderbilt Wurdemann House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic building in Washington, USA
Cascadia Art Museum
Museum · 3.9 mi
Art museum in Edmonds, Washington
Eisenhower White Ash Tree
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
This Eisenhower white ash tree stands as a silent witness to the heroicsof our armed forces veterans
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds51
Evergreen Playfield
Park
Offers 16 acres of prime parkland located in the heart of the city. It has 4 lit tennis courts, an all-weather lit multipurpose...
22205 56th Avenue West, Mountlake Terrace
Matt Hirvela Bicentennial Park
Park · 0.7 mi
The park is a 4.72 acres and includes a gazebo, lending library, paved walking trails, play equipment, monument, picnic and natural...
4105 222nd Street Southwest, Mountlake Terrace
Forest Crest Playfield
Park · 0.7 mi
Forest Crest Playfield is a 5 acre youth sport field complex. It includes 2 small baseball fields and a T-ball field, which converts to...
Hazel Miller Universally Accessible Playground
Playground · 1.2 mi
23000 Lakeview Drive, Mountlake Terrace
sunrise-sunset
Jack Long Park
Park · 0.5 mi
Located adjacent to the city's iconic water tower. Features picnic tables, benches, a climbing rock, horseshoe pits, a "little free...
39 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes155
Azteca Mexican Restaurants
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
22003 66th Avenue West
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Brier Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 1.5 mi
23631 Brier Road, Brier
Su-Th 11:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.9 mi
4300 196th Street Southwest, Lynnwood
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00
Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant Mountlake Terrace
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
6003 244th Street Southwest, Mountlake Terrace
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Wild Wasabi
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 1.8 mi
19720 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
143 more on the map.
History
The southwestern region of Snohomish County was originally inhabited by the Snohomish people, who primarily settled along the Puget Sound and used inland areas for seasonal hunting and foraging. In 1862, Puget Mill Company acquired 17,000 acres (6,900 ha) in the newly-formed county, including the thickly-forested plateau where modern-day Mountlake Terrace sits and the adjacent Lake McAleer. The land was logged by 1900 and was later subdivided into 10-acre (4.0 ha) chicken ranches, which were sold to farmers. Judge Richard A. Ballinger purchased Lake McAleer in 1901 and renamed it to Lake Ballinger for his father, later leaving the area to become Seattle mayor. The Nile Shrine of Seattle purchased 135 acres (55 ha) on the east side of the lake in 1927, building a clubhouse and later a private golf course.
An interurban railway between Everett and Seattle opened in 1910, improving access from the farms to various markets. Many of these small farms failed during the Great Depression and were affected by the closure of the interurban in 1939, following the completion of Highway 99. The area remained home to chicken and mink farms well into the 1950s, while areas to the south underwent suburban development.
From the History section of Mountlake Terrace, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North Lynnwood
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
20610 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood
Churches and places of worship25
Three Hierarchs Romanian Orthodox Church
Church · Romanian Orthodox · 0.8 mi
6402 226th Street Southwest, Mountlake Terrace
Shopping34
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries64
Healthcare28
Edmonds Family Medicine Walk-In Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
7315 212th Street Southwest, Edmonds
Edmonds Medical Plaza
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
21616 76th Avenue West, Edmonds
Swedish Cancer Institute Medical Oncology
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
21605 76th Avenue West, Edmonds
Map of Mountlake Terrace
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 37°F | 5.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 65°F | 48°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 53°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 56°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 53°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 41°F | 5.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 37°F | 5.5 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (KEH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Alderwood Manor 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Lynnwood 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Lake Forest Park 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Edmonds 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Bothell West 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Kenmore 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Bothell 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Martha Lake 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Bothell East 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Mill Creek East 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Redstone Corporate Center - Mountlake Terrace interim city hall, SounderBruce, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edmonds WA museum 02, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harry Vanderbilt Wurdemann House 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
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