At a Glance
Median Income
$227,273
$94,497 per capita
Home Value
$1,240,300
Zillow: $1,596,581
Median Rent
$2,728/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
605/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.0%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.3%
4.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Sammamish Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sammamish's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sammamish a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sammamish residents earn a median household income of $227,273 , which is 202% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $94,497. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 Sammamish is $1,240,300 , 340% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,596,581. Median rent is $2,728/month, with 26.9% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Sammamish reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 605/100K. The murder rate is 3.0/100K.
Education
77.0% of adults in Sammamish hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(128% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sammamish has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population66,375
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density3,249/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$227,273
Per Capita$94,497
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$1,240,300
Rent$2,728
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$1,596,581
Housing Units22,703
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property605/100K
Murder3.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary102/100K
Health
Obesity18.3%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking4.9%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation512 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.0%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+36.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute31 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Sammamish was founded in 1999.
The median home in Sammamish was built in 1994.
35.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.4% 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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