Living in Sammamish, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sammamish · Census data 2020–2024
Sammamish has 66,463 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $239,690 (144% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $1,407,300, the median rent is $2,857/month.
Sammamish at a glance
- Population
- 66,463
- Median age
- 39.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $239,690State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $1,407,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,857/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Sammamish a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 144% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 149% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sammamish
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sammamish the median home value is $1,407,300, 323% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,857 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Sammamish median household income
The median household income in Sammamish is $239,690 and the income per person is $98,874. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Sammamish: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,610
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 3.00
Sammamish demographics
- Population
- 66,463
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 22,144
- Foreign-born
- 36.5%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sammamish ›
Education in Sammamish
77.1% of adults 25 and older in Sammamish have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 37.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sammamish
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 38.8%
- Drive alone
- 50.5%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.1%
Sammamish vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammamish | 66,463 | $239,690 | $1,407,300 | $2,857 |
| Issaquah | 39,591 | $154,669 | $963,000 | $2,590 |
| Ames Lake | 1,245 | $250,001 | $1,225,000 | — |
| Bellevue | 151,847 | $165,576 | $1,340,300 | $2,572 |
| Fall City | 1,618 | $177,019 | $1,010,300 | $2,688 |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 23,047 | $185,369 | $1,218,500 | $2,556 |
| Redmond | 77,353 | $162,560 | $1,167,800 | $2,409 |
| Newcastle | 12,989 | $160,278 | $1,205,600 | $2,369 |
| Carnation | 2,366 | $152,763 | $875,000 | $2,175 |
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What is the median household income in Sammamish, WA?
The median household income in Sammamish is $239,690, 144% 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 Sammamish?
The median home value in Sammamish is $1,407,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Sammamish?
The median gross rent in Sammamish is $2,857 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Sammamish, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 144% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 149% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Sammamish?
The median age in Sammamish is 39.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Sammamish?
The average commute to work in Sammamish is 29 minutes; 38.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sammamish?
The unemployment rate in Sammamish is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sammamish?
77.1% of adults in Sammamish 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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