Heather P. qa Dec 26, 2025

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 39,472 people. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Issaquah sits at 49.2 per 100K. With a population of 39,472, Issaquah is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $2,484 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Issaquah? The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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