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Issaquah, WA

Founded 1892King CountyElev. 33 m
Population
39,472
Median home
$934,100
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Issaquah

With about 39,472 residents, Issaquah is one of Washington's notable places. Issaquah was founded in 1892 and sits in King County. The median age is 37.2 and the median household income is $153,786. Homes carry a median value of $934,100, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (56.1%). Around 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
39,472
Median age
37.2
Median household income
$153,786
Per-capita income
$89,767
Poverty rate
5.9%
High-school grad or higher
97.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.6%
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg. commute
27 min
Work from home
36.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White56.1%
Hispanic or Latino5.7%
Black1.6%
Asian27.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts71.5%
Sales & office14.3%
Service8%
Production, transportation & material moving4.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$934,100
Median gross rent
$2,484/mo
Owner-occupied
58.7%
Median year built
2002
Households
16,378
Avg. household size
2.38

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Issaquah has 15 public schools — 6 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading60%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Gibson Ek High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Issaquah High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Beaver Lake Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Cougar Mountain Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Issaquah Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Pacific Cascade Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Challenger ElementaryElementary
Clark ElementaryElementary
Discovery ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Endeavour Elementary SchoolElementary
Grand Ridge ElementaryElementary
Issaquah Valley ElementaryElementary
Issaquah Special ServicesOtherGrades -1–12
Holly Street Early Learning CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime72% below national
Issaquah108
Washington365
United States386
↑ 108% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime94% above national
Issaquah3,787
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 35% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Issaquah Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Issaquah.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · King County
AvalancheVery High
EarthquakeVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Issaquah is in King County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Issaquah was founded in 1892 and sits in King County. Elevation ~33 m.

Map of Issaquah
Issaquah, WA
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Issaquah Sportsmen's ClubIssaquah DepotBrandes House
Notable people from Issaquah
David CallSYMLCody BakerColin CurtisDenis ArndtZoe BurnsEric JudyShawn MedvedBrad TildenJake Heaps
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Nearby cities
Sammamish (3 mi)Bellevue (6 mi)Renton (8 mi)Mercer Island (9 mi)Redmond (10 mi)Maple Valley (12 mi)

Common questions

Issaquah — frequently asked

What is the population of Issaquah, Washington?
Issaquah has a population of about 39,472, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Issaquah?
The median home value in Issaquah is $934,100, and the median gross rent is $2,484/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Issaquah safe? What is the crime rate?
Issaquah Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 108 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Issaquah face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates King County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, earthquake, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Issaquah?
Issaquah has 15 public schools (6 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Issaquah?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Issaquah. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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