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Issaquah
  • Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Suburb
Seattle

Issaquah

#5 in Best Suburbs to Live in Washington
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Issaquah is a suburb of Seattle with a population of 39,057. Issaquah is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Issaquah offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Issaquah there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Issaquah and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Issaquah are highly rated.
    About Issaquah...
    Population
    39,057
    Suburb of
    Seattle
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $745,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,296
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Issaquah Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      7.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      9.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      22.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      562.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,306.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      147.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      18%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      41%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Issaquah

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $132,984
    National
    $69,021
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