Issaquah

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Issaquah, WA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$2,234

Population

40,466

Renter Mix

43% Rent

A Seattle suburb with the feel of a resort town

Outdoors Shopping Scenic Commuter Convenient Mountains Nature

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.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$146,248

Average: $173,630

Education

21,776

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

22,874

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 17% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

15%

Housing Distribution

Issaquah has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Issaquah, WA is $1,932 for a studio, $2,232 for one bedroom, $2,837 for two bedrooms, and $3,336 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Issaquah has decreased by -3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,232/month
766 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,434/month
1,005 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Schools

Endeavour Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

495 Students

Discovery Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

589 Students

Grand Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

564 Students

Issaquah Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

602 Students

Clark Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

580 Students

Beaver Lake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

807 Students

Issaquah Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

775 Students

Pacific Cascade Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

683 Students

Cougar Mountain Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

628 Students

Issaquah Special Services

Public

Grades PK-12

103 Students

Issaquah High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,412 Students

Gibson Ek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

178 Students

Issaquah Special Services

Public

Grades PK-12

103 Students

Points of Interest

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 February 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.