Abigail Reed qa Sep 24, 2025

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $2,484 for rent here. With a population of 39,472, Issaquah is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Issaquah sits at 49.2 per 100K. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,472 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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