Bothell Real Estate Guide

Bothell sits at the crossroads of King and Snohomish counties and blends a revitalized downtown with quiet residential neighborhoods.

Urban living with iconic views

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Bothell Overview

Bothell sits at the crossroads of King and Snohomish counties and blends a revitalized downtown with quiet residential neighborhoods and trail networks along the Sammamish River. With quick access to Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, and the Eastside tech corridor, Bothell offers a balanced lifestyle close to major employers and universities.

The Bothell housing market is very competitive. Homes receive ~2 offers on average and sell in around 30 days. The median sale price last month was $1.1M (+4.5% YoY). (City-level monthly figures, Redfin.) Redfin

Population

48,610 (2023)

Median Household Income

$132,232 (2023)

Median Home Price

$1,100,000

Top Employers

Pfizer (Seagen site), AGC Biologics, FUJIFILM Sonosite, Philips Oral Healthcare, UW Bothell/Cascadia College.

Neighborhoods & Lifestyle

Top Bothell Neighborhoods

Downtown Bothell

Walkable Main Street, restaurants, UW Bothell/Cascadia nearby

Canyon Park

Shopping/business hub, biotech corridor access

North Creek

Newer communities, close to tech campuses

Bothell West / Westhill

Established streets, parks, quick 405 access

Thrasher’s Corner – Red Hawk

Convenient to schools, retail, and I-405/527

What Makes Bothell Special

Schools & Education

School Name Level Rating Notes
Bothell High School (NSD)
High
Flagship comprehensive HS
Longstanding programs; district profile & report card available
North Creek High School (NSD)
High
Modern campus (opened 2017)
Serves ~1,900 students; state-of-the-art facilities
Canyon Park Middle School (NSD)
Middle
Top 20% statewide (PSR)
Strong STEM, music, and extracurriculars
Shelton View Elementary (NSD)
Elementary
Top 5% statewide (PSR)
High proficiency metrics; strong community reputation
Innovation Lab High (NSD)
High (Choice)
Project-based learning
Alternative pathway within Northshore (ratings via PSR/Niche)

Research University

University of Washington

The University of Washington is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1861, it is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast of the United States. 

Elementary

Laurelhurst Elementary School

Laurelhurst Elementary School (Seattle, WA) is a public K-5 neighborhood school of about 260-300 students. It emphasizes rigorous academics, creativity, critical thinking and inclusive support.

Research University

Eckstein Middle School

Eckstein Middle School is a public school in Seattle, Washington, serving grades 6-8. Established in 1950, Eckstein’s building is a landmark in Seattle; it features modern-style architecture and has been upgraded over time.

Bothell is primarily served by the Northshore School District (NSD), a top-performing district. NSD notes 36 schools serving 22,000+ students (district quick facts). Public School Review reports ~23,186 students across ~40 schools and a district ranking of 10/10 (Top 5% in WA) for 2025–26. nsd.org+1

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