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Mountlake Terrace

Washington · WA
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City in Washington, United States
1954Established
21,286Population
4.2 sq miArea
456 ftElevation

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. Mountlake Terrace was founded in 1949 by real estate developers on the site of a disused airfield, intending to provide low-cost housing for veterans. Within five years, the community had grown to over 5,000 people and was incorporated as a city in 1954 to provide municipal services. An industrial park was developed at the northwest corner of the city, which was connected by Interstate 5 after it opened in 1965. Mountlake Terra…

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The forecast calls for Mostly Sunny, highs near 70°. In the local news, Max Hull - Mountlake Terrace Hawks Boys Basketball (Mountlake Terrace, WA) (Sports Illustrated), MTHS vs Shorecrest - Boys Freshman Football 10/07/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand (NFHS Network), and MTHS vs Lynnwood - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/17/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand (NFHS Network).

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