Living in Issaquah, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Issaquah · Census data 2020–2024
Issaquah has 39,591 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $154,669 (58% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $963,000, the median rent is $2,590/month.
Issaquah at a glance
- Population
- 39,591
- Median age
- 37.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $154,669State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $963,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,590/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 57.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Issaquah a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 71% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Issaquah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Issaquah the median home value is $963,000, 189% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,590 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,634 a month in housing costs.
Issaquah median household income
The median household income in Issaquah is $154,669 and the income per person is $95,118. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Issaquah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,542
- Owner-occupied
- 57.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.6%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.35
Issaquah demographics
- Population
- 39,591
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 16,664
- Foreign-born
- 28.3%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Issaquah ›
Education in Issaquah
70.5% of adults 25 and older in Issaquah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 31.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Issaquah
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 38.8%
- Drive alone
- 49.3%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Issaquah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah | 39,591 | $154,669 | $963,000 | $2,590 |
| Sammamish | 66,463 | $239,690 | $1,407,300 | $2,857 |
| Newcastle | 12,989 | $160,278 | $1,205,600 | $2,369 |
| East Renton Highlands | 12,582 | $142,500 | $778,700 | $2,717 |
| Bellevue | 151,847 | $165,576 | $1,340,300 | $2,572 |
| Mirrormont | 4,019 | $181,842 | $973,900 | $2,083 |
| Fall City | 1,618 | $177,019 | $1,010,300 | $2,688 |
| Beaux Arts Village | 233 | $248,750 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 4,113 | $143,148 | $876,200 | $3,130 |
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What is the median household income in Issaquah, WA?
The median household income in Issaquah is $154,669, 58% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Issaquah?
The median home value in Issaquah is $963,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Issaquah?
The median gross rent in Issaquah is $2,590 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Issaquah, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 71% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Issaquah?
The median age in Issaquah is 37.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Issaquah?
The average commute to work in Issaquah is 25 minutes; 38.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Issaquah?
The unemployment rate in Issaquah is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Issaquah?
70.5% of adults in Issaquah have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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