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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Liam L.

Top 5 things I love about Sammamish

Hello, I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 66,375 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborh...

24 replies 20 upvotes best-worst
Thomas Wood

Best industries in Sammamish right now

The median home value here is around $1,240,300, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,728 for rent here. Rent is about $2,728/month for a decent place. With a population of 66,375, Sammamish is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Sammamish sits at 34.4 per 100K. Th...

0 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Clara

How are the schools in Sammamish?

Curious what people think. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,375 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just...

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Adrian W.

Best neighborhoods in Sammamish

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-leve...

2 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Gabriella R.

Day-to-day life in Sammamish, WA

Been meaning to ask this. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $1,240,300, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,728 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain ne...

16 replies 11 upvotes living
Ariana Young

Sammamish housing prices -when will it stop?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $2,728 for rent here. Household incomes average around $227,273 in Sammamish. Rent is about $2,728/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singl...

13 replies 8 upvotes housing
Thomas Wood

Planning a move to Sammamish -neighborhoods?

Random thought, Been living here since 2017. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Ariana Young

Housing market in Sammamish right now

Curious what people think. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,375 people. You can expect to pay around $2,728 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for Sammamish? Thanks for reading. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is def...

2 replies 24 upvotes housing
Scarlett T.

Relocating to Sammamish, WA -pros and cons?

Hello, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $1,240,300, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,728/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost ...

3 replies 7 upvotes moving
Gabriella R.

What I wish I knew before living in Sammamish

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $2,728 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any help is appreciated. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of...

0 replies 23 upvotes living
Alexa

Just moved to Sammamish, any tips?

Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a ve...

7 replies 8 upvotes moving
Leo White

Quick question about Sammamish

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Sammamish sits at 34.4 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Does this match your experience? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know...

3 replies 10 upvotes qa
Gabriella Morris

Honest thoughts on life in Sammamish

Hello, I work in hospitality and With a population of 66,375, Sammamish is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene ...

0 replies 17 upvotes living
Liam L.

Housing market in Sammamish right now

The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

2 replies 20 upvotes housing
axel_papa

First time home buyer in Sammamish

First post here. With a population of 66,375, Sammamish is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $1,240,300 on average. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $227,273 in Sammamish. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods....

7 replies 24 upvotes housing
Evelyn Bennett

Anyone work in healthcare in Sammamish?

Alright, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some ...

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Connor R.

Anyone else love living in Sammamish?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 66,375, Sammamish is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Sammamish? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spo...

5 replies 16 upvotes living
Sophie Scott

Freelancing from Sammamish -experience?

First post here. I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Sammamish sits at 34.4 per 100K. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely ris...

10 replies 21 upvotes jobs
Chloe Martinez

Is Sammamish getting better or worse?

My partner and I are Household incomes average around $227,273 in Sammamish. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, n...

3 replies 22 upvotes living
Connor R.

Working remotely from Sammamish

I'm a 50-year-old physical therapist and Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $227,273 in Sammamish. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spot...

25 replies 20 upvotes jobs
Cooper Peterson

Rent vs buy in Sammamish -what makes sense?

Hey folks, Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Anyone in a similar situation? Any help is appreciated. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

11 replies 28 upvotes housing
Ariana Young

Moving to Sammamish for work -advice?

Alright, Household incomes average around $227,273 in Sammamish. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective. Appreciate any input. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Peopl...

4 replies 3 upvotes moving
Chloe Martinez

Planning a move to Sammamish -neighborhoods?

OK so We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $2,728 for rent here. Median household income is $227,273, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. ...

8 replies 24 upvotes moving
Harold C.

Sammamish housing prices -when will it stop?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Sammamish sits at 34.4 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $2,728 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not ...

0 replies 16 upvotes housing
Ralph F.

What's it really like living in Sammamish?

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 20s, and The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience?

25 replies 16 upvotes living
Harold C.

Things that make Sammamish unique

I'm a 52-year-old sales rep and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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