Sammamish, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Sammamish, Washington Summary
Life in Sammamish research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Sammamish 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 Sammamish:
The population in Sammamish is 66,532.
The median home value in Sammamish is $939,600.
The median income in Sammamish is $195,648.
The cost of living in Sammamish is 178 which is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Sammamish is $2,547.
The unemployment rate in Sammamish is 2.6%.
The poverty rate in Sammamish is 3.1%.
Table Of Contents
Sammamish SnackAbility
10
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
7
Diversity
9
Safety
9
Amenities
9
Education
10
Commute
4
Sammamish, WA Crime Report
642
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
976.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-57.98%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sammamish / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 642 | 976.6 | 3,026.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 39 | 59.3 | 293.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.5 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4.6 | 67.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 33.5 | 187.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 603 | 917.3 | 2,732.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 102 | 155.2 | 522.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 460 | 699.7 | 1,854.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 41 | 62.4 | 356.1 | 282.7 |
Sammamish, WA Cost Of Living
178
Sammamish's Overall Cost Of Living
Sammamish's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Sammamish | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 115 | 100 | |
| Services | 130 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 129 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 130 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 300 | 129 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 139 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 90 | 100 | |
Sammamish, WA Photos
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Rankings for Sammamish in Washington
Map Of Sammamish, WA
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Population over time in Sammamish
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 65,265 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 64,049 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 62,877 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 62,136 | 23.9% |
| 2017 | 50,163 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 49,077 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 47,766 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 46,405 | 4.2% |
| 2013 | 44,526 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 43,341 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sammamish
| Race | Sammamish | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.8% | 66.5% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 33.3% | 8.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 13.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Sammamish
| Gender | Sammamish | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sammamish for adults over 25
| Education | Sammamish | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 5.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 41.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 28.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sammamish, Washington
| Income | Sammamish | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.1% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.9% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.7% | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.2% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.1% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.2% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.2% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 49.0% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
