Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
13%
Sammamish
Sammamish, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,440
Population
52,372
Renter Mix
17% Rent
Enjoy natural beauty and suburban delights near Seattle
Upscale
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Lakeside
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Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Luxurious
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Picturesque
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Peaceful
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Lush
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Convenient
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Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the state and the country, Sammamish is an upscale, picturesque suburb situated between Lake Sammamish and the Snoqualmie Valley. Sammamish residents enjoy abundant recreational opportunities, exceptional schools, and close proximity to major employers and amenities in Redmond, Bellevue, and Seattle.
Hiking, biking, boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, picnicking, camping, and golfing are among the many popular outdoor activities in and around Sammamish. The close-knit community in Sammamish comes together for a variety of year-round events, including the Sammamish Arts Fair, Car Show, Bollywood–Garba Dance, Rotary Nightmare at Beaver Lake, Very Merry Sammamish, and a seasonal farmers market. Numerous shopping plazas in town offer the community an array of retail delights as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$222,284
Average: $227,691
Education
28,239
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
27,340
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sammamish has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sammamish, WA is $1,968 for a studio, $2,430 for one bedroom, $2,834 for two bedrooms, and $3,091 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sammamish has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,430/month
664 Sq Ft
House
$4,962/month
3,623 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sammamish, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
384 Students
Samantha Smith Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
617 Students
Public
Grades K-5
559 Students
Rachel Carson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
527 Students
Public
Grades K-5
634 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,211 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
900 Students
Renaissance School Of Art And Reasoning
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
2,349 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,170 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Sammamish State Park
- Pickering Barn
- Viewpoint Open Space
- Viewpoint Neighborhood Park
- Weowna Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
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.