Living in Sammamish, WA

Explore Sammamish and see how it fits the life you want to build.

66,463 Population King County County City Place Type Washington State
Overall Match8.4 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Sammamish at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population66,463
Median Household Income$239,690
Median Home Value$1,407,300
Median Gross Rent$2,857
Median Age39.9
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment3.1%
Work From Home38.8%
Homeownership82.6%
Housing Vacancy2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Sammamish is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Sammamish Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Sammamish and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.3 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability4.1 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly5.0 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength5.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Sammamish

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$1,407,300
Median Gross Rent$2,857
Homeownership82.6%
Housing Vacancy2.1%
Housing Value5.2/10
Housing Stability8.2/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Sammamish, WA

Median Household Income$239,690
Unemployment3.1%
Work From Home38.8%
Employment8.6/10
Remote Work Friendly10.0/10
Income Strength10.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Sammamish and how households are structured

Population66,463
Median Age39.9
Average Household Size3.0

Sammamish is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Sammamish

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Sammamish point to warm summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High75.8°F
Average Winter Low35.8°F
Annual Rainfall47.4 in.
Annual Snowfall3.6 in.

Seasonal Life in Sammamish

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Sammamish is located in King County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. King County.

County Intelligence

Sammamish & King County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Sammamish is located in King County, Washington.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Sammamish.

Current NarrowTheList data for Sammamish shows a population of about 66,463. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship King County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Sammamish.

For someone considering a move to Sammamish, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Issaquah, WA 3.5 miles away Bellevue, WA 5.5 miles away Redmond, WA 6.8 miles away Carnation, WA 7.3 miles away Newcastle, WA 7.4 miles away Beaux Arts Village, WA 7.7 miles away Snoqualmie, WA 8.6 miles away Clyde Hill, WA 8.7 miles away Yarrow Point, WA 9.2 miles away Mercer Island, WA 9.2 miles away Hunts Point, WA 9.5 miles away Medina, WA 9.8 miles away