Issaquah, WA
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Issaquah, Washington Summary

Life in Issaquah research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Issaquah over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Issaquah:

  • The population in Issaquah is 39,400.

  • The median home value in Issaquah is $1,042,395.

  • The median income in Issaquah is $143,006.

  • The cost of living in Issaquah is 155 which is 1.6x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Issaquah is $2,409.

  • The unemployment rate in Issaquah is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Issaquah is 6.7%.

  • The average high in Issaquah is 59.5° and the average low is 43.0°.

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Issaquah SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
7
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
5
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Issaquah, WA Crime Report

Crime in Issaquah summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Issaquah. Key points include:

  • There were 1,711 total crimes in Issaquah in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Issaquah is 4,396.5 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Issaquah is 48.8 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Issaquah is 4,347.7 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Issaquah is 89.16% above the national average.

1,711
Total Crimes
89.16%
Above National Average

Crime In Issaquah Comparison Table

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

Cost of living in Issaquah summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Issaquah. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Issaquah is 155 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Issaquah is 1.6x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Issaquah is $1,042,395.

  • The median income in Issaquah is $143,006.

155
Issaquah's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Issaquah Comparison Table

Living Expense Issaquah Washington National Average
Overall 155 115 100
Services 131 112 100
Groceries 124 109 100
Health 129 119 100
Housing 233 129 100
Transportation 124 116 100
Utilities 104 90 100

Issaquah, WA Weather

  • The average high in Issaquah is 59.5° and the average low is 43.0°.

  • There are 92.2 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 49.8 inches of precipitation each year with 5.3 inches of snow.

StatIssaquah
Average Annual High59.5
Average Annual Low43.0
Annual Precipitation Days92.2
Average Annual Precipitation49.8
Average Annual Snowfall5.3
59.5°
Average High
92.2°
Days of Rain

Issaquah, WA Photos

Issaquah  Sunset Way
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Issaquah Trolley
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Issaquah  Village Theatre
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Issaquah Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Issaquah

The current population in Issaquah is 39,400. The population has increased 41.5% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 39,400 6.7%
2021 36,938 3.7%
2020 35,629 2.6%
2019 34,728 3.1%
2018 33,682 3.5%
2017 32,551 3.0%
2016 31,607 3.7%
2015 30,473 5.0%
2014 29,025 4.3%
2013 27,838 -

Race / Ethnicity in Issaquah

White
57.8% (22,778)
African American
1.7% (689)
American Indian
0.2% (84)
Asian
26.4% (10,395)
Hawaiian
0.3% (108)
Other
0.6% (250)
Two Or More
6.6% (2,584)
Hispanic
6.4% (2,512)

Issaquah is:

  • 57.8% White with 22,778 White residents.

  • 1.7% African American with 689 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 84 American Indian residents.

  • 26.4% Asian with 10,395 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 108 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 250 Other residents.

  • 6.6% Two Or More with 2,584 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.4% Hispanic with 2,512 Hispanic residents.

Race Issaquah WA USA
White 57.8% 65.5% 58.9%
African American 1.7% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 26.4% 9.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.6% 6.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.4% 13.5% 18.7%

Gender in Issaquah

Female
50.3% (19,811)
Male
49.7% (19,589)
  • Issaquah is 50.3% female with 19,811 female residents.

  • Issaquah is 49.7% male with 19,589 male residents.

Gender Issaquah WA USA
Female 50.3% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 50.4% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Issaquah for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Issaquah completed < 9th grade.

  • 1.0% of adults in Issaquah completed 9-12th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Issaquah completed high school / ged.

  • 14.0% of adults in Issaquah completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Issaquah completed associate's degree.

  • 39.0% of adults in Issaquah completed bachelor's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Issaquah completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Issaquah completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Issaquah completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1.0% (393)
9-12th Grade
1.0% (394)
High School / GED
8.0% (3,152)
Some College
14.0% (5,516)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (2,758)
Bachelor's Degree
39.0% (15,366)
Master's Degree
23.0% (9,062)
Professional Degree
4.0% (1,576)
Doctorate Degree
3.0% (1,182)
Education Issaquah WA USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 1.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 8.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 14.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 39.0% 23.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 23.0% 11.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 4.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Issaquah, Washington

  • 3.4% of households in Issaquah earn Less than $10,000.

  • 0.7% of households in Issaquah earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Issaquah earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Issaquah earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Issaquah earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Issaquah earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Issaquah earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Issaquah earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Issaquah earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 33.1% of households in Issaquah earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.4% (135,373)
$10,000 to $14,999
0.7% (28,562)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.7% (144,494)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.7% (144,014)
$35,000 to $49,999
3.4% (135,373)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.3% (404,201)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.6% (377,318)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.9% (706,871)
$150,000 to $199,999
14.2% (560,456)
$200,000 or more
33.1% (1,303,332)
Income Issaquah WA USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.7% 2.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.7% 5.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.7% 5.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 3.4% 9.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.3% 15.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.6% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.9% 19.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.2% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 33.1% 15.4% 11.4%

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