Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
15%
Issaquah, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,277
Population
40,466
Renter Mix
43% Rent
A Seattle suburb with the feel of a resort town
Outdoors
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Shopping
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Scenic
Surrounded by the Issaquah Alps, this community of 40,051 residents combines outdoor recreation with downtown amenities. The trail systems of Cougar, Squak, and Tiger Mountains attract hikers and nature enthusiasts, while downtown Issaquah preserves its character with Gilman Village shops and performances at the Village Theatre. The annual Salmon Days Festival brings the community together each fall.
Local landmarks include the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, which educates visitors about Pacific Northwest salmon during spawning season. The Issaquah School District serves the area, and Swedish Medical Center provides healthcare services in the Issaquah Highlands. Notable neighborhoods include the walkable Issaquah Highlands, Montreux, and Talus, each offering mountain views. Located 15 miles east-southeast of Seattle along Interstate 90, Issaquah provides easy access to metropolitan areas while maintaining its connection to nature. The presence of Costco's global headquarters since 1996 adds to the area's employment opportunities.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$146,248
Average: $173,630
Education
21,776
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
22,874
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Issaquah has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Issaquah, WA is $2,071 for a studio, $2,277 for one bedroom, $2,935 for two bedrooms, and $3,470 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Issaquah has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,277/month
768 Sq Ft
House
$4,301/month
2,158 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Issaquah, WA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
495 Students
Issaquah Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
614 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
589 Students
Public
Grades K-5
564 Students
Public
Grades K-5
564 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
710 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
775 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
683 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
628 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
77 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,429 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
189 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
77 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
- Pickering Barn
- Lake Sammamish State Park
- Cougar Mountain Zoo
- Lewis Creek Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
- Seattle Paine Field International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.