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Life in Sammamish
If you're considering Sammamish, understand upfront that you're looking at one of the wealthiest suburbs in the country—median home values hit $1.24 million, and rent runs $2,900+ monthly. The tradeoff is a genuinely strong community: 77% of residents hold college degrees, household incomes are exceptional, and the city has invested heavily in schools and infrastructure. You'll find excellent public school options through both Lake Washington and Issaquah districts, plus family-oriented neighborhoods where about half of households have children.
Sammamish at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
36.5%
Broadband Internet
99.1%
of households
Population Growth
-2.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics36.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Sammamish: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sammamish, the largest foreign-born group is from India (33.2%), and 10.3% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
28.6%
of residents
65 and Older
9.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
51.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
9.7%
of households
Married Couples
78.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.00
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 62% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Sammamish
In Sammamish, rent runs 62% above the WA average, and home values are 149% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
82.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,489,177 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below WA average
Unemployment in Sammamish and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Sammamish is 0.4 percentage points lower than the WA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Sammamish Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area
Commute29.3 min avg
How Sammamish residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sammamish, most residents drive alone to work (51%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)
Regional airport · few flights31k passengers boarded in 2025
- 16 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 94% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sammamish runs 94% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
21.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
356.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sammamish Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Rain most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
King County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In King County, which includes Sammamish, the most common type is heavy rain, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 1 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Heavy Rain | $1.5M |
| 2021 | 1 | Flood | $474,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
29 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
King County, county-wide
Sammamish is about 3% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in King County, which includes Sammamish, is typically good — 245 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
245
per year
Moderate Days
120
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
King County, county-wide
Sammamish is about 3% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate74°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sammamish has mild summers (avg high 74°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
74°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.4"
Annual Snowfall
3.6"
Hot Days/Year
3
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
54
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
184
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 36°F | 8.64" |
| Feb | 50°F | 35°F | 5.83" |
| Mar | 54°F | 37°F | 6.74" |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 5.29" |
| May | 64°F | 46°F | 4.04" |
| Jun | 69°F | 51°F | 3.15" |
| Jul | 76°F | 54°F | 1.24" |
| Aug | 77°F | 54°F | 1.22" |
| Sep | 70°F | 49°F | 3.02" |
| Oct | 60°F | 44°F | 6.22" |
| Nov | 51°F | 38°F | 9.47" |
| Dec | 46°F | 36°F | 8.42" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sammamish
Uninsured
2.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Sammamish's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Swedish Issaquah
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Issaquah
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Bellevue
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Snoqualmie
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sammamish
Sammamish's student/teacher ratio is 19.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 77.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
77.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sammamish (within 15 miles)
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
12.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,942 students · in-state tuition $13,406 · 85% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,364 students · in-state tuition $4,580 · 48% graduate · median earnings $63,508 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
12.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,457 students · in-state tuition $13,472 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,062 students · in-state tuition $58,965 · 74% graduate · median earnings $84,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,953 students · in-state tuition $4,935 · 42% graduate · median earnings $48,906 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,137 students · in-state tuition $14,100 · 45% graduate · median earnings $66,765 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sammamish
Sammamish has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
13 mi awayKlondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
52 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
54 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
77 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
79 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
National Park
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sammamish
Sammamish Library
825 228th Avenue Ne, Sammamish
Cities Near Sammamish
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Sammamish?
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Sammamish FAQ
Is Sammamish, Washington affordable?⌄
Sammamish's median rent is $2,857/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $239,690/year. Median home value is $1,407,300.
Is Sammamish, Washington safe?⌄
Sammamish's violent crime rate was 21 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 356 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sammamish, Washington?⌄
Sammamish has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sammamish, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Sammamish is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,857/month and median household income is $239,690/year. The median home value is $1,407,300. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sammamish, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Sammamish is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from