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 39,472.
The median home value in Issaquah is $1,130,381.
The median income in Issaquah is $153,786.
The cost of living in Issaquah is 178 which is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Issaquah is $2,484.
The unemployment rate in Issaquah is 3.1%.
The poverty rate in Issaquah is 5.9%.
The average high in Issaquah is 59.5° and the average low is 43.0°.
Crime in Issaquah summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Issaquah. Key points include:
There were 1,511 total crimes in Issaquah in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Issaquah is 3,876.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Issaquah is 107.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Issaquah is 3,768.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Issaquah is 82.92% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Issaquah / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,511 | 3,876.5 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 42 | 107.8 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 15 | 38.5 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 41.0 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,469 | 3,768.8 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 114 | 292.5 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,221 | 3,132.5 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 134 | 343.8 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
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 178 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Issaquah is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Issaquah is $1,130,381.
The median income in Issaquah is $153,786.
| Living Expense | Issaquah | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 118 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 324 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 127 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 91 | 100 | |
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.
| Stat | Issaquah |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 92.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.3 |
The current population in Issaquah is 39,472. The population has increased 41.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39,472 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 39,400 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 39,057 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 38,707 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 37,965 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 36,938 | 3.7% |
| 2017 | 35,629 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 34,728 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 33,682 | 3.5% |
| 2014 | 32,551 | 3.0% |
| 2013 | 31,607 | 3.7% |
| 2012 | 30,473 | 5.0% |
| 2011 | 29,025 | 4.3% |
| 2010 | 27,838 | - |
56.1% White with 22,137 White residents.
1.6% African American with 644 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 64 American Indian residents.
27.6% Asian with 10,912 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 56 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 376 Other residents.
7.7% Two Or More with 3,034 Two Or More residents.
5.7% Hispanic with 2,249 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Issaquah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.1% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.6% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 27.6% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 7.7% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Issaquah is 50.5% female with 19,920 female residents.
Issaquah is 49.5% male with 19,551 male residents.
| Gender | Issaquah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
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.
6.0% of adults in Issaquah completed associate's degree.
39.0% of adults in Issaquah completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% 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.
| Education | Issaquah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.8% of households in Issaquah earn Less than $10,000.
0.8% of households in Issaquah earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.0% of households in Issaquah earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.4% of households in Issaquah earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.7% of households in Issaquah earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.1% of households in Issaquah earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.0% of households in Issaquah earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.1% of households in Issaquah earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.9% of households in Issaquah earn $150,000 to $199,999.
36.1% of households in Issaquah earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Issaquah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.4% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.7% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.1% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.0% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.9% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 36.1% | 17.2% | 12.6% |