Washington · Metropolitan Area
Sammamish is a mid-size city in Washington with a population of 66,375. Residents earn $227,273 per year, which is 202% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sammamish receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Sammamish offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sammamish is $227,273, which is significantly higher than the national average — 202% above $75,149. This places Sammamish among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Sammamish is $1,240,300, making it a premium housing market at 340% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,728 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Sammamish is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 16 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 757 per 100,000, 61% below the national average.
Sammamish is a highly educated community — 77.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Sammamish experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 62.6% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 37.4% |
| 179% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $227,273 |
| 202% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $94,497 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,377 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,803 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,739 |
| County GDP | $18,349M |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Healthcare | 720 |
| Retail | 705 |
| Manufacturing | 158 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.57% |
| Commute Time | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 35.0% |
| Census Median | $1,240,300 |
| 340% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,596,581 |
| Median List Price | $1,688,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,688,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $587 |
| Homes Sold | 33 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 16.9% |
| Inventory | 89 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,728 |
| 135% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,137 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.57% |
| Obesity | 18.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.3% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 2.4% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 10.8% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 12.6% |
| Physical Distress | 7.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,099/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Total Violent | 15.7/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Murder | 2.0/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Rape | 5.9/100K |
| Robbery | 2.0/100K |
| Assault | 5.9/100K |
| Total Property | 756.6/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 256.8/100K |
| Theft | 454.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 45.1/100K |
| Arson | 11.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.8 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 20.4 sq mi (52.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5943°N, 122.0381°W |
| County FIPS | 53035 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 77.0% |
| 128% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,249/sq mi |
| Total Area | 20.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Retail Stores | 705 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 35.0% |