Issaquah, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
39,472 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
69.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$153,786 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$934,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,130 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,415 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
4
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
7
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 2 41
Feb 4 2 42
Mar 5 1 46
Apr 3 0 50
May 2 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 7 1 45
Dec 6 2 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 20%
Hillary Clinton 73%
Other 6%

Schools

Pacific Learning Academy
<1 miles, SE 3.2 star
Issaquah Valley Elementary
<1 miles, S 4.1 star
Issaquah Special Services
<1 miles, S 3.2 star

Colleges

Bellevue College
5 miles, NW 2.3 star
Renton Technical College
7 miles, W 1.9 star
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
9 miles, W 1.4 star
Northwest University
10 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

Swedish Issaquah
1 miles, SE 5 star
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
8 miles, NW 4.1 star
Valley Medical Center
10 miles, W 5 star

Airports

Bellingham International Airport
89 miles, N 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
138 miles, SW 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
164 miles, SE 1 star