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Sammamish

#2 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Washington
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Seattle, WA
  • 120 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B
    Sammamish is a suburb of Seattle with a population of 64,049. Sammamish is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Sammamish offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Sammamish there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Sammamish and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Sammamish are highly rated.
    About Sammamish...
    Population
    64,049
    Suburb of
    Seattle
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $749,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,270
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Sammamish Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      19.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      3
      6.1
    • Rape
      7.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      4.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      101.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      466.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      35.9
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      18%
    • 45-54 years
      19%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      34%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      41%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%
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    Working in Sammamish

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $165,318
    National
    $55,322
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    Sammamish Reviews

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    The area is just breathtaking. Everywhere I look there is beautiful landscaping, hills, lakes, mountains, trees, lots of bikers and pedestrians. I love how active the community is. Creates a sense of community as a whole. I also have been welcomed several times by locals as I just moved here. That means so much to me!
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    I have been a Sammamish resident for 15 years. Generally a very safe area (super family friendly), a bunch of stores nearby, relatively good public schools. Housing prices may be expensive and crime rates may be increasing, so if you are planning on moving here, I suggest you take precautions to make your house safer. Surrounded by lots of nature/trees; doesn't give off a "sketchy" vibe. Several public bus stops along 228th Avenue NE; most main streets have sidewalks. There may be traffic around schools during opening & closing hours, but other than that, the roads are mostly clear. Most people I've met appear to be liberal, which is not surprising, as WA is a blue state. Definitely more residential than recreational.
    Sammamish is a gorgeous, safe, diverse place to live with the kindest people! The schools aren't the best, but they're good enough with wonderful teachers.
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