Issaquah, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Issaquah, Washington Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
38,707
Unemployment
3.4%
Poverty
7.2%
Median Home
$677,500
Median Income
$122,053
Median Rent
$2,095
Issaquah SnackAbility
9Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
7
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
5
Issaquah, WA Crime Report
1,181Total Crimes
2,904.6Total Crimes / 100k People
23.81%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Issaquah / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,181 | 2,904.6 | 3,026.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 54.1 | 293.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 6 | 14.8 | 67.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 17.2 | 187.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,159 | 2,850.5 | 2,732.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 125 | 307.4 | 522.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 974 | 2,395.5 | 1,854.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 60 | 147.6 | 356.1 | 246.0 |
Issaquah, WA Cost Of Living
159Issaquah's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Issaquah | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 130 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 127 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 128 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 233 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 139 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 91 | 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
Rankings for Issaquah in Washington
Map Of Issaquah, WA
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Population over time in Issaquah
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 38,707 | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 36,938 | 3.7% |
| 2018 | 35,629 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 34,728 | 3.1% |
| 2016 | 33,682 | 3.5% |
| 2015 | 32,551 | 3.0% |
| 2014 | 31,607 | 3.7% |
| 2013 | 30,473 | 5.0% |
| 2012 | 29,025 | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 27,838 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Issaquah
| Race | Issaquah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.3% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.3% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 24.6% | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.5% | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Issaquah
| Gender | Issaquah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Issaquah for adults over 25
| Education | Issaquah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 40.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Issaquah, Washington
| Income | Issaquah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.6% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.5% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.9% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.6% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
