At a Glance
Median Income
$153,786
$89,767 per capita
Home Value
$934,100
Zillow: $1,137,898
Median Rent
$2,484/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
2,799/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.6%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.0%
5.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Issaquah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Issaquah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Issaquah a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Issaquah residents earn a median household income of $153,786 , which is 105% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $89,767. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Issaquah is $934,100 , 231% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,137,898. Median rent is $2,484/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Issaquah reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,799/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
69.6% of adults in Issaquah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(107% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Issaquah has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population39,472
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,254/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$153,786
Per Capita$89,767
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B
Home Value$934,100
Rent$2,484
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$1,137,898
Housing Units16,992
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property2,799/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault22/100K
Burglary192/100K
Health
Obesity20.0%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.6%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+29.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Issaquah was founded in 1892.
The median home in Issaquah was built in 2002.
36.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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