Lake Stevens is a rapidly growing city approximately 34 miles north of Seattle. Lake Stevens' strategic location near State Route 9 and State Route 204 offers excellent connectivity to the Seattle metropolitan area and other major hubs in the Pacific Northwest. The city has experienced significant growth, with a population exceeding 31,000 in 2016 and projections estimating a 40% increase by 2035. This expansion has spurred substantial business developments, including the opening of a 160,000-square-foot Costco store in December 2022, featuring a gas station with 30 pumps and 800 parking stalls.