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Suburban community with proximity to lakes of different sizes
Echo Lake is a suburban residential area approximately 13 miles north of downtown Seattle, with mostly straight-gridded streets, some with sidewalks. "It's a small pocket with mid-level homes. The walkability is good," says Chris Gurnee, team leader of the Chris Gurnee Team, powered by eXp. He describes neighborhoods in Shoreline as having similar attributes. "They were made as little hubs, close to parks, shops and restaurants. The school district is good." The namesake lake has a surface area of 12 acres. It's south of Lake Ballinger, which is about nine times the size. About 5 miles southeast is the north shore of Lake Washington, the state's second largest lake, at over 21,000 acres. Not to be mistaken, there's another Echo Lake about 20 miles east in Snohomish County.
The history of Shoreline and Echo Lake Bathing Beach
Shoreline's location is within the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, such as the Duwamish and Suquamish Tribes. In the early 1860s, development in northwest King County was propelled in part by homesteading. By the early 20th century, State Route 99 and the electric Seattle-Everett Interurban Railway increased access to the area, though the Interurban was discontinued in 1939.
For much of the 20th century, Echo Lake Bathing Beach was a local attraction and leisure destination for visitors from Seattle and around the region. The Butzke family owned and operated it for over 50 years, adding more buildings and recreational features before selling it in the late 1960s. In the 1950s and 1960s, Edmonds School District bused in students for swimming lessons during the summer. There also was ice skating on the lake, though this is no longer the case as environmental conditions prevent it from freezing solid.
Residents of the Echo Lake neighborhood never miss a chance to get some fresh air.
Ballinger Park is a great place to take a walk in the Echo Lake neighborhood.
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Echo Lake Park, Ballinger Park and the Interurban Trail
There's still a beach, but it's now part of Echo Lake Park. The park also has paved trails, picnic areas, and a playground. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife stocks the lake with rainbow trout. The lake is monitored for algae overgrowth, which can severely impact water quality, as it did in 2021 and 2024, causing temporary lake closures.
It's just a few miles from Echo Lake Park to Lake Ballinger, which is popular for swimming, kayaking and fishing. Ballinger Park's 55 acres include a playground and sports fields. Along the west side of Ballinger Park is a section of the Interurban Trail, built in place of the old electric railway tracks. Shoreline's portion of the trail runs from North 205th Street to North 145th Street and includes north and south bike connectors.
The Echo Lake neighborhood contains the beauty of nature and modern amenities for everyone.
The Interurban Trail is a nearly 14 mile long trail that cuts through Ballinger Park.
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The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association, home types
Echo Lake's older properties include midcentury ramblers and split levels. There are some contemporary 1980s to 2000s houses. Single-family homes range from the $500,000s to $1.3 million, with size, age and condition determining the price. Townhouses and condos, including 2020s construction, range from the mid-$200,000s to high-$800,000s.
The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA) holds regular meetings, often with speakers from the city, the county and local organizations. Membership in the all-volunteer association is free. ELNA hosts an annual work party in July and a clean-up project for Earth Day in the spring.
Stunning modern styling has this home standing out in the Echo Lake neighborhood.
This is a great example of a contemporary split-level home in the Echo Lake neighborhood.
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Highly rated Shoreline School District schools at each level
Public schools include Echo Lake Elementary School, which earns an A-minus from Niche. Albert Einstein Middle School and Shorewood High School each receive an A grade. Application-based choice school Cascade K-8 Community School in Ballinger receives an A from Niche and focuses on STEAM. Shoreline School District participates in the Natural Leaders Program, an initiative by the Washington Alliance for Better Schools to provide support and improve high school graduation rates for English learners. The Natural Leaders are family members who foster connections between multicultural communities and the school.
A private option in Echo Lake is North Seattle French School. The school has an A-plus and offers immersion preschool and bilingual education for kindergarten through fifth grade.
Albert Einstein Middle School is located in Shoreline, Washington.
Modern facilities await students at Shorewood High School in Shoreline, Washington.
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Highways on three sides of Echo Lake, buses and light rail
Interstate 5 is on the east side of Echo Lake, state Route 99 on the west and state Route 104 is to the north. Aurora Village Transit Center, north of Echo Lake Park, is served by King County Metro bus routes, including the E line RapidRide to downtown Seattle. The transit center also has rentable bike lockers. The closest Sound Transit Link light rail stations are The Shoreline North/185th Station and Mountlake Terrace Station, which are within a few miles of the neighborhood. Link's 1 Line from Angle Lake to Lynnwood City Center has stops at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and numerous Seattle sites. Passenger flights on Alaska Airlines are also available from Seattle Paine Field International Airport, known as Paine Field and Snohomish County Airport, which is about 11 miles north of Echo Lake.
Aurora Village Center shopping, the Shoreline Farmers Market
North of Echo Lake Park, Aurora Village Center is a large shopping area near the junction of SR-99 and 104. Stores include Costco, The Home Depot and Big 5 Sporting Goods, and there are banks and medical service providers. Restaurants include Scott's Bar & Grill, which features fresh seafood and weekend brunch. Takeout restaurant El Cubano has Cuban sandwiches to-go. The Shoreline Farmers Market is held on Saturdays from June through early October at the BikeLink Park & Ride. One-day harvest-themed editions of the market in fall and winter.
Less than 2 miles east of Aurora Village, Ballinger Village has various stores, including locally owned grocer Ballinger Thriftway. Thriftway stocks goods from the area's farms and small businesses. Movie multiplex Regal Cinebarre Mountlake is nearby.
The Home Depot is there for any project residents have in the Echo Lake neighborhood.
Costco has got you covered for bulk shopping in the Echo Lake neighborhood.
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Events in Shoreline's parks
Events in Shoreline's parks include guided walks, karaoke and a lunchtime concert series. Celebrate Shoreline, the city's annual birthday party, is in August at Cromwell Park, less than a mile from Echo Lake homes. The Hamlin Halloween Haunt is held several miles away at Hamlin Park, and Spartan Recreation Center hosts a kids' costume party at its indoor playground. Shoreline is lit up with holiday displays during the Winter Porchlight Parade. Mountlake Terrace's 3rd of July Family Celebration at Ballinger Park also is well attended.
Echo Lake locals compete in a pick-up game of volleyball at the Spartan Recreation Center.
The Echo Lake neighborhood is full of charm and good vibes.
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Parks in this Area
Echo Lake Park
Fishing
Lake
Trails
Interurban Trail
Northcrest Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
21 min drive
Bus
Meridian Ave N & N 188th St
Bus
Aurora Village Transit Center
Bus
Meridian Ave N & N 203rd St
Bus
Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 3
Bus
Meridian Ave N & N 190th St
Bus
NE 185th St & 3rd Ave NE
Bus
Aurora Ave N & N 192nd St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Echo Lake
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Echo Lake, Shoreline sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Echo Lake, Shoreline over the last 12 months is $753,131, up 10% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,255
Median Age
42
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,299
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,370
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
42.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.8%
% Population in Labor Force
63%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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