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Issaquah, Washington

Introduction to Issaquah, Washington

Issaquah, Washington, in King County, is 9 miles E of Renton, Washington (center to center) and 14 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city is considered part of the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. Issaquah has a population of 11,212.

Issaquah History

Issaquah was originally inhabited by Native Americans. In fact, the area derived its name from a local Native American whose name meant "the sound of birds." Coal was discovered in the area in 1862. The mining of coal increased after the railroad arrived in the city in the late 1880s. Issaquah was officially incorporated on April 29, 1892.

Issaquah and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Sammamish State Park
  • Gilman Town Hall
  • Cougar Mountain Zoological Park
  • Issaquah Depot Museum
  • Newcastle Beach Park
  • Museum of Flight

Things To Do In Issaquah

During your stay in Issaquah, you can visit Gilman Village, Cougar Mountain Zoo, and Issaquah Salmon Hatchery. Boating and fishing can be enjoyed on Round Lake, Lake Sammamish, and Tradition Lake. To explore the history of the city, you can visit the Issaquah Historical Society Depot Museum and Issaquah Historical Society Museum. It is also worth visiting the Illusionz Magical Entertainment Center. The Bellevue Aquatic Center and KidsQuest Interactive Museum are nearby.

Issaquah Transportation

International flights are available from Boeing Field/King County International Airport.

Issaquah Higher Education

Trinity Lutheran College is the local college. Bellevue Community College and Renton Technical College are also close to the city.

High Points

Issaquah strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyIssaquah Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 7%Issaquah Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Issaquah Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Issaquah Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Issaquah College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Issaquah Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 12%Issaquah People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 13%Issaquah Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Issaquah, WA

Comparing Issaquah to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity79
Female Share of the Population68
Age of the Population67
Male Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime12

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