Dr. Reuben Chase House · National Register of Historic Places
Bothell’s story
156 years in pictures
7 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1870Bothell is settled
BothellWA
A town of 49,610, settled in 1870. Public schools that outperform most of Washington.
6 bordering townsMap →
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Population
49,610
+43.7% since 2010
Typical home
$995K
−5.3% in a year
Household income
$140K
median
Median age
38.6
years
Jobs based here
32,491
Balanced
What makes Bothell stand out
The 3 things Bothell does most differently from other towns.
A+School Grade
Schools
Better than 95%
of WA districts
School Grade A+.
100 U.S. towns● Bothell
Health
Healthier than 99%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than WA on 17 measures, worse on 0.
Outdoors
#40 most trails in WA
26 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
6% of the town is conserved land.
A growing town
Bothell has grown 43.7% since 2010
33,505 people in 2010; 49,610 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Bothell’s report card
SchoolsA+Beats 95% of WA districtsCommute10 miHalf of commuters travel lessHealthA+Healthier than 99% of U.S. townsOutdoors26 mi#40 for trails in WAHousing$995K68% above the WA typical homeHazards68/100High risk of storm & flood damageClimate76°/35°Summer high · winter low · 4″ snowSafetyBLess crime than 55% of U.S. towns
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Weather
Forecast →55°
Slight Chance Light Rain then Areas Of Fog
H 0° · L 47°
Local news
All →- Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to Bothell, WA pool: InvestigationOutbreak News Today · Oct 1
- Team Highlights: Varsity Football Glacier Peak High School vs. Bothell High School - BothellNFHS Network · Sep 30
- Bothell vs Newport - Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 01/12/2027 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bothell. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Bothell’s public schools outperform 95% of Washington districts
The public schools Bothell’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 95% of Washington’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Creek Elementary | PK–5 | 866 | Not graded |
| Woodmoor Elementary | PK–5 | 643 | Not graded |
| Shelton View Elementary | PK–5 | 513 | Not graded |
| Crystal Springs Elementary | PK–5 | 500 | Not graded |
| Frank Love Elementary | PK–5 | 492 | Not graded |
| Woodin Elementary | PK–5 | 469 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WA on state tests and graduationAll 27 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Bothell
Most working residents leave Bothell for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Seattle (26%), Redmond (13%) and Bellevue (11%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
9%work in town
Where working residents work
In Bothell9%
Seattle26%
Redmond13%
Bellevue11%
Kirkland7%
10 mi
median commute distance
32,491
jobs based in Bothell
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 99% of U.S. towns
Bothell beats the Washington average on 17 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
A+Health Grade
26 measures vs. Washington
17 better9 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Bothell | WA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6% | 9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.7% | 8.4% |
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
4.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
95th
percentile among WA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
6% of Bothell is conserved land
26 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves.
#40for trails in WA
6%
conserved · 520 of 8,659 acres
26 mi
of trails · 1.9 per sq mi
#88
most conserved land in WA
#57
most walkable in WA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Former Wayne Golf Course | 3.8 mi | 55 |
| 2. Shelton View Forest | 1.6 mi | 26 |
| 3. East Norway Hill Park | 1.2 mi | 24 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Bothell home is worth about $995K
The typical Bothell home is worth about $995,000, down 5.3% in a year, 68% above the Washington typical home.
$995KZillow home value
Typical home value
Bothell$995K
Washington$592K
Market temperature
13
days on market
100.7%
sale-to-list price
−5.3%
value change, 1 year
53
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
High risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
68risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland flooding
6
paid flood claims since 1978
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, pleasant summers
Bothell has mild winters and cool summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 76°, a January night drops to 36°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–48°
Spring42–59°
Summer54–74°
Fall45–61°
Nov 23
typical first frost
Mar 8
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 55% of U.S. towns
Bothell reports less crime per resident than 55% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
BSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Bothell0.8
Washington2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Bothell9.8
Washington20.2
U.S.15.5
55th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
72nd
percentile among WA towns
41
violent crimes reported in 2025
519
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
College town
University of Washington-Bothell Campus calls Bothell home
2 colleges in town.
University of Washington-Bothell Campus5,676 students on campus
- Admission
- 91%
- Net price
- $12,319
- Graduate
- 65%
- Admission
- Open
- Net price
- $12,281
- Graduate
- 32%
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Landmarks
7 places in Bothell on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Bothell
12 notable people were born in Bothell.
K
Korel EnginTurkish basketball player · born 1980About Bothell
City in Washington, United States
Bothell () is a city in King and Snohomish counties in the U.S. state of Washington. It is part of the Seattle metropolitan area, situated near the northeast end of Lake Washington in the Eastside region. It had a population of 48,161 residents as of the 2020 census. The city lies along the Sammamish River, the historic home of the indigenous Sammamish people, and is adjacent to Kenmore and Woodinville. It was established in 1870 and platted by David Bothell and his family in 1888, shortly before the arrival of railroads in the area. The town was incorporated in 1909 and originally relied on logging and farming; in the mid-20th century, it became a bedroom community for workers commuting to…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1870
- Population
- 48,161
- Area
- 14 sq mi
- Elevation
- 75 ft
- ZIP code
- 98011, 98012, 98021
- Area code
- 425
Bothell’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Bothell.
WoodinvilleBothell WestBothell EastKenmoreKirklandMaltbyBothell
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