Issaquah, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Issaquah, Washington Summary
Life in Issaquah research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Issaquah over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Issaquah:
The population in Issaquah is 39,057.
The median home value in Issaquah is $745,100.
The median income in Issaquah is $132,984.
The cost of living in Issaquah is 159 which is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Issaquah is $2,296.
The unemployment rate in Issaquah is 3.5%.
The poverty rate in Issaquah is 7.4%.
Table Of Contents
Issaquah SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
7
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
5
Issaquah, WA Crime Report
1,711
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,396.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
89.16%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Issaquah / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,711 | 4,396.5 | 3,026.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 48.8 | 293.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 12 | 30.8 | 67.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 12.8 | 187.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,692 | 4,347.7 | 2,732.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 133 | 341.8 | 522.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,422 | 3,653.9 | 1,854.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 137 | 352.0 | 356.1 | 282.7 |
Issaquah, WA Cost Of Living
159
Issaquah's Overall Cost Of Living
Issaquah's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Issaquah | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 115 | 100 | |
| Services | 130 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 127 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 128 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 233 | 129 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 139 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 90 | 100 | |
Issaquah, WA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
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Map Of Issaquah, WA
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Population over time in Issaquah
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 38,707 | 4.8% |
| 2020 | 36,938 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 35,629 | 2.6% |
| 2018 | 34,728 | 3.1% |
| 2017 | 33,682 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 32,551 | 3.0% |
| 2015 | 31,607 | 3.7% |
| 2014 | 30,473 | 5.0% |
| 2013 | 29,025 | 4.3% |
| 2012 | 27,838 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Issaquah
| Race | Issaquah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.1% | 66.5% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 25.4% | 8.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 13.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Issaquah
| Gender | Issaquah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Issaquah for adults over 25
| Education | Issaquah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 41.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Issaquah, Washington
| Income | Issaquah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.4% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.8% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.6% | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.4% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 29.5% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
