2019 Best Suburbs to Live in WashingtonAbout this List

Redmond

• Town in Washington
• 73 reviews

Current Resident: Redmond, Washington is a fantastic place to live! Whether you are a working individual, growing family, or a senior citizen, Redmond has something for everyone. Known as the Bicycle Capital of the Northwest, Redmond hosts a flourishing array of cyclists and a growing alternative transportation population. Redmond, Washington has all the convenience of a large city with a small town feel. With stunning views of the Cascade mountains, a true sense of community, and giant parks to take it all in, it's a place where you'll feel like you've got it all. Stop by and see what this robust eastside city is all about!
Read 73 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 60,712 Population

Clyde Hill

• Suburb of Seattle, WA

• A+

• A+

• 3,231 Population

Bellevue

• City in Washington
• 102 reviews

Current Resident: I love Bellevue because of all it has to offer. You have the city life, a 30 min drive from incredible hiking, or if you travel the opposite way you're at the beach. The neighborhoods are safe, well kept up, and a great amount of diverse restaurants to try. The schools are wonderful and the people are even better. With so many different fields of work from medical to tech and everything in between there is plenty of job opportunity. Bellevue will be my forever home!
Read 102 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 139,014 Population

Sammamish

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 105 reviews

Current Resident: I recently moved to Sammamish, June of 2018. Since moving here I've noticed, the community is extremely well kept. There are street sweepers on a regular schedule keeping roadways and parking lots free of trash and debris. The city has beautiful surrounding lakes and plant life, bringing so much freshness into the air!
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• A+

• A+

• 62,877 Population

Yarrow Point

• Suburb of Seattle, WA

• A+

• A+

• 1,184 Population

Mercer Island

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 38 reviews

Current Resident: Mercer island is a safe, beautiful place to live. With easy access to Seattle and the Eastside, this is the city to be in if you work on either side of the island and like to have access to both the city and mountains!
Read 38 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 24,768 Population

Issaquah

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 58 reviews

Current Resident: Issaquah reminds me a lot of my home town in Idaho. This is because of all the suburbs of Seattle, it is the only one that feels like it is truly meant to be experienced apart from Seattle. It boasts a historic downtown with plenty of restaurants for those who enjoy dining out. Front Street is also home to the Village Theatre whose mission it is "...to be a regionally recognized and nationally influential center of excellence in family theatre." I have been to several of their performances including Into the Woods, Matilda, and The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes. Issaquah is located in the foothills of three mountains and at the base of Lake Sammamish. There is plenty of outdoor activities for those who enjoy hiking, swimming, kayaking, biking, skateboarding, parasailing, etc.
Read 58 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 35,629 Population

Kirkland

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 131 reviews

Current Resident: When of Kirkland greatest points is its location. Near the water, and close to Seattle, but not too close! Commute to Seattle in the morning is about 25-30 minutes. One of the cons to Kirkland is its average price point. Similar to Seattle pricing without the Seattle wage. Most of its residents work for companies like Microsoft and Amazon, so it makes the housing for them affordable. However as a student, it makes it near impossible to live here. Another great thing Kirkland is the daily life. Lots of coffee shops spread around, and downtown is a a great and communal place to meet with friends and coworkers alike. Kirkland is a beautiful place to live, and while it is close to Seattle, its mostly suburban and keeps up with a smaller town vibe.
Read 131 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 86,772 Population

Newcastle

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 23 reviews

Current Resident: Newcastle works no matter which part of Seattle or Eastside you need to access - 10-12 miles away from Redmond, Downtowns Seattle, Issaquah and 6 miles from Downtown Bellevue. Lots of new projects and developments coming through. Stunning homes overlooking the Newcastle Golf Club and a great brunch place with Calcutta Grill with views that will take your breath away. A+ schools. Newcastle Commons appears to be an exciting project in the works. Lots of local parks including Lake Boren and Newcastle Beach Park. Extremely safe. What’s not to love?
Read 23 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 11,346 Population

Bainbridge Island

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 33 reviews

Current Resident: I was born in California, and moved frequently throughout my childhood. I have lived in small farming towns and coastal cities, downtown communities and tiny backwoods neighborhoods; but nowhere I have lived has left such an impression on me as Bainbridge Island has. The Island, though small, is a vibrant, beautiful place covered in soaring green forests and bordered by stunning rocky beaches. As a community the Island is extremely safe, with a fantastic education system and public parks teeming with camps and clubs in the summertime. The Island is an affluent suburb of Seattle, but has its own strong character and individual identity. Without a doubt, I have grown and flourished on this Island, and its culture will always be a part of me.
Read 33 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 23,689 Population

Kenmore

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 58 reviews

Current Resident: Kenmore is great! There are plenty of summer events offered by the city for families. Great community spaces like the Hangar are also available.
Read 58 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 22,154 Population

Medina

• Suburb of Seattle, WA

• A

• A+

• 3,217 Population

Woodway

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 10 reviews

Parent: Perfect. Would never move.
Read 10 Reviews

• A

• A-

• 1,289 Population

Cottage Lake

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 25 reviews

Niche User: Woodinville is one of the most safe places to grow up and live. I have lived here my entire life and the most crime I have been around was a couple of string robberies in my area (but it was taken care of quickly). We have a wonderful police and fire department and the only graffiti I have seen is on the designated graffiti wall. Everyone's houses and yards are well kept, the roads and street lights are in perfect condition and I have never seen an abandoned house or building.
Read 25 Reviews

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• A+

• 23,941 Population

Bothell

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 127 reviews

Current Resident: This city is super safe, diverse, and welcoming! I've lived here my entire life and have yet to find any major flaws. Great, convenient distance from shopping complexes, movie theater, university, and more! Not to mention, the Northshore School district is phenomenal!
Read 127 Reviews

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• A+

• 44,082 Population

Woodinville

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 51 reviews

Current Resident: I've grown up living in Woodinville and spending the majority of my time in and around Woodinville. I have seen the massive boom of wineries and breweries popping up near downtown, and the increased variety of restaurants. Despite this boom in activity and new businesses, the vibe of Woodinville has overall stayed the same over the years. Some views from the hills surrounding the valley in which downtown is situated looks like a view you would see in Tuscany, Italy because of the tall willows lining the roads, river, property lines, and the Sammamish trail and because of the small farms scattered throughout the valley. There is a ton of stuff to do in and around the town.
Read 51 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 11,675 Population

Snoqualmie

• Town in Washington
• 31 reviews

Current Resident: There is a huge sense of community here. Everyone helps their neighbor, and says hello at the supermarket. I moved here just 5 years ago but it feels like I know the whole town and grew up here! Not to mention the valley is absolutely beautiful.
Read 31 Reviews

• A

• A-

• 12,944 Population

Lake Forest Park

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 36 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived here all my life and plan on living here after I graduate from my program. I have enjoyed my time here. The people are nice, friendly. I am multiracial. There is a lack of diversity (mostly white), but I am comfortable here.
Read 36 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 13,247 Population

Shoreline

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 148 reviews

Current Resident: My husband dragged me to Shoreline kicking and screaming. I wanted to stay in Seattle! We bought in 2014 and don't regret it one bit! We live in the Ridgecrest neighorhood (East of I-5). We are in walking distance to 3 parks (2 super close), The Crest Theatre, Ridgecrest Public House, and Shoreline Library. We have tons of food/grocery options in Shoreline (Central Market, Safeway, QFC, Trader Joe's, Costco) and many others close (Whole Foods, PCC, Spouts, Grocery Outlet). It's a decent commute on public transportation and Sound Transit Light Rail will have 2 light rail stations in 2023 providing access to downtown Seattle in 17 minutes and then on to the airport. Shoreline is very family friendly, with great parks, beach, playgrounds and activities/camps for children (Shoreline Rec Center and YMCA). Where Shoreline can improve is local restaurant and retail options. Looking forward to local Seattle establishments making their way North.
Read 148 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 55,431 Population

Camas

• Suburb in Washington
• 75 reviews

Current Resident: We moved here in 2017 are very happy with our move here with just a few exceptions. None of us (4 adult family members) found work on this side of the river, and after almost two years here none of us have been able to buy houses/condos...we’re close, but our budgets (low to mid threes) seem to fall just below what’s available IN Camas. And as we moved here partly for schools we need to stay in Camas. We’d anticipated working in WA (thereby saving on taxes) and that plus commute costs have stymied our home-buying attempts. We love the feel of the town though, all the walking trails, cute downtown with frequent activities, the more modern 192nd commercial area for ease of use. I won’t wish a market dip on the rest of you, so I’m working on getting my Portland employer to allow me to work from home....maybe THEN I can afford a house (or cute condo with a view :-) on my (barely) 6 figure income? Lord knows that wasn’t going to happen in CA!
Read 75 Reviews

• A

• A

• 22,086 Population

Chico

• Suburb of Seattle, WA

• A

• A

• 2,635 Population

Edmonds

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 69 reviews

Current Resident: Edmonds is a great place to live! A perfect balance of population size leads to medium-size neighborhoods and reasonable pricing for everyday goods. Edmonds is a very well-rounded city that is adaptive to almost all types of people. From shopping, sightseeing, physical activity, and nightlife, Edmonds has something for everyone.
Read 69 Reviews

• A

• A-

• 41,309 Population

Richland

• Town in Washington
• 197 reviews

Former Resident: Richland is a great small town. It is one of three neighboring cities and I think it is by far the safest and most visual appealing city. It has cute shops with delicious food and it has some of the most beautiful parks. There are lots of resources in Richland like the Public library, hospitals, and etc... One thing I would like to see chnage is the roads. The roads need to be redone so there are not as many pot holes. With this change, the city of Richland would be perfect!
Read 197 Reviews

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• B+

• 53,991 Population

Mukilteo

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 101 reviews

Current Resident: Wonderful place to raise a family! My children spend evenings playing with their neighborhood friends, walk to school and weekends bbqing, playing in the pool and having bonfires at the beach. We live like we are always on vacation!
Read 101 Reviews

• A

• A

• 21,101 Population

Duvall

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 23 reviews

Current Resident: Duvall has been one of the safest cities in both Washington and the US for years. The only fluctuation with Duvall is that small businesses downtown struggle, and oftentimes don't survive past two years. Aside from local businesses often switching around, Duvall is a quaint old city, with deep Washington roots and culture. It is a great place to start a family, all while being in close proximity to many large towns and workplaces.
Read 23 Reviews

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• B+

• 7,683 Population