Livability Score

88
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (24) A+
Paisley Parlour
Coffee Shop
Issaquah Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Bloom Juice
Coffee Shop
Drive Thru Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peaks Frozen Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Mighty Mugs
Coffee Shop
Your Espresso Drive Thru
Coffee Shop
BigFoot Java
Coffee Shop
12th Avenue Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Max's World Cafe
Coffee Shop
55 Sunset Coffee and Spirits
Coffee Shop
Koffee Sutra
Coffee Shop
Umi Cafe
Coffee Shop
Spa Chi
Coffee Shop
Emerald City Smoothie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Issaquah Cafe
Coffee Shop
Legendary Doughnuts - Issaquah
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Happy Lemon
Coffee Shop
Caffe Ladro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (25) A+
Pheonix Art Restoration
Art Gallery
Revolution Gallery
Art Gallery
Village Theatre
Theatre Arts
Village Theatre First Stage
Theatre Arts
Issaquah Depot Museum
Museum
Big Picture
Cinema
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Wolves
Attraction
Fantastic Erratic
Attraction
Lemurs
Attraction
Cranes
Attraction
Deer
Attraction
Future Exhibit
Attraction
Wallabies
Attraction
Alpacas
Attraction
Tigers
Attraction
Cougar Mountain Zoo
Zoo
Emus
Attraction
Macaws
Attraction
Wildlife Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lemurs
Attraction
Reindeer
Attraction
Cougars
Attraction
Macaws
Attraction
Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (44) A+
The Black Duck
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
See's Candies
Sweets
Potbelly
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Fatburger
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Malarky's Sports Grill
Bar
Taco Time
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Vino Bella
Bar
Northwest Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Yum-e Yogurt
Sweets
Fitness (20) A+
Daniel Defense
Gym
Universal Energy Martial Arts
Gym
Novalife Fitness
Gym
Hot Yoga Experience
Gym
One Mind Yoga
Gym
Oom Yung Doe Martial Arts
Gym
Arise Yoga & Wellness
Gym
425 Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Issaquah Valley Senior Center
Community Centre
30/10 Weight Loss
Gym
Dance Premier
Gym
Fleming Arts Center
Community Centre
Issaquah Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Iron Eagle Strength and Conditioning
Gym
9 Round
Gym
Barre3
Gym
Issaquah Fitness
Gym
Klahanie Fitness
Gym
United Studios of Self Defense
Gym
Urban Oasis Yoga & Wellness
Gym
Collaborative Fitness
Gym
Pine Lake Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (12) A+
Safeway
Grocery Store
Fairy Bakery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Champion Grocery
Grocery Store
Fischer Meats
Butcher
Sea Town
Seafood
Gemini Fish Market
Seafood
QFC
Grocery Store
PCC Community Markets
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Pinkabella Cupcakes
Bakery
QFC
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Town and Country Market Lakemont
Grocery Store
Parks (166) A+
Salmon Run Nature Park
Park
Berntsen Park
Park
Sena Park
Park
Confluence Park
Park
Confluence Park
Park
The Woods HOA Park
Park
West Highlands Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
High Street Linear Park Exercise area
Park
Gibson Park
Park
McDonald's PlayPlace
Playground
Tibbets Valley Park
Park
High Street Linear Park
Park
Westridge Community Garden
Park
Westridge South Park
Park
Hillside Park
Park
Cornick Park
Park
Freedom Park
Park
Highland Terrace Neighborhood Park
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Ingi Johnson Park
Park
Vista Park
Park
Harvey Manning Park
Park
Firehouse Park
Park
Bus Loop Playgound
Playground
Shops (129) A+
Lucky You
Interior Decoration
Kitchen Blend
Houseware
Serenity
Clothing
Eve
Clothing
E&A
Clothing
Splendid Avenue
Clothing
Suburban Soul
Clothing
Studio Den
Gift Shop
Lucky Home
Furniture
Cindy Nails
Beauty
Eve's Kids Toys & Clothing
Toys
Squak Art Studio
Gift Shop
Aubrey's Clock Gallery
Interior Decoration
Cinnamon's Florist
Florist
Chromatique Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
The Nifty Knitter
Fabric
Innervisions the Hair People
Hairdresser
Cut Loose Caboose Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Ride Bicycles Bike Shop
Bicycle
Jacksons
Convenience Store
All The Best Pet Care
Pets
Food Mart
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Center Nails
Beauty
Eye Contact Eyecare
Optician
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.9% take public transportation in Issaquah.
Public Transit Stops (60)
Stops & Stations A+
NW Gilman Blvd & Rainier Blvd N
Bus Stop
NW Gilman Blvd & 4th Ave NW
Bus Stop
NW Gilman Blvd & NW Juniper St
Bus Stop
NW Gilman Blvd & 4th Ave NW
Bus Stop
NW Gilman Blvd & Front St N
Bus Stop
NW Gilman Blvd & 7th Ave NW
Bus Stop
NW Gilman Blvd & 7th Ave NW
Bus Stop
Front St N & NW Holly St
Bus Stop
Front St N & NE Crescent Dr
Bus Stop
Front St N & NE Crescent Dr
Bus Stop
Maple St NW & NW Gilman Blvd
Bus Stop
Maple St NW & NW Gilman Blvd
Bus Stop
Front St N & NE Dogwood St
Bus Stop
Front St N & NE Dogwood St
Bus Stop
Front St N & NE Alder St
Bus Stop
Front St N & NE Alder St
Bus Stop
SE Black Nugget Rd & East Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE
Bus Stop
NW Maple St & 12th Ave NW
Bus Stop
E Sunset Way & 1st Ave NE
Bus Stop
Newport Way SW & W Sunset Way
Bus Stop
Front St S & E Sunset Way
Bus Stop
E Sunset Way & Rainier Blvd S
Bus Stop
Issaquah Transit Center Bay 3
Bus Stop
Issaquah Transit Center Bay 5
Bus Stop
Issaquah Transit Center Bay 6
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.9% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Issaquah is 176/100 - which is 49% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B-

Issaquah crime rates are 4,397 per 100k, which is 18% higher than Washington
Property Crime
4,348 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
49 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Issaquah is $122,053 - which is 94% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$122,053 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (46)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Bras Thermography
Clinic
Village Family Clinic & Wellness Center
Clinic
Natural Dental Health Associates
Dentist
Remarkable Smiles
Dentist
MTI Physical Therapy
Doctor
Safeway
Pharmacy
Loving Dentistry
Dentist
Dr. Neda Goharkhay, DDS
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Balance Physical Therapy
Doctor
Bright Now! Dental
Dentist
Issaquah Family Chiropractic
Doctor
Virginia Mason Issaquah Medical Center
Clinic
David Shaw Psychiatry
Doctor
Eastside Acupuncture
Doctor
Centered Mind Counseling
Doctor
Indigo Urgent Care
Clinic
Eastside Fire and Rescue Headquarters
Fire Station
Perkins Dentistry
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Whole Health Chiropractic
Doctor
Dr. Eun Hee Kim, DDS
Dentist
Lake Sammamish Family Dentistry
Dentist
My Spine
Doctor
Overlake Medical Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A

Issaquah home prices are $677,500 - which is 152% higher than Washington
Home Price
$677,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
30% A+
Home Affordability
5.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Issaquah graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
74% B
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (18) C-
Issaquah Valley Elementary
Issaquah Special Services
St Joseph School-- Issaquah And Snoqualmie
Issaquah Middle School
Synergy Learning Academy
Clark Elementary
Eastridge Christian School
Lakeside Montessori Highlands
Issaquah Montessori School
Grand Ridge Elementary
Pacific Cascade Middle School
Evergreen Academy
Pine Lake Middle School
Sunny Hills Elementary
Lakeside Montessori School
Challenger Elementary
Beaver Lake Middle School
Endeavour Elementary School
Discovery Elementary
Sunset Elementary
Open Window School
French Immersion School Of Washington
Cougar Ridge Elementary
Creekside Elementary
High Schools (5) A+
Pacific Learning Academy
Issaquah Special Services
Gibson Ek High School
Issaquah High School
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ratings A

Issaquah has an overall rating of 80% from 7 reviews.
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User Surveys (7)
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Issaquah, WA Area Guide

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Issaquah Area Facts

  • Issaquah has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Issaquah crime rates are 18% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Issaquah is 49% higher than the Washington average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Issaquah? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Salmon Run Nature Park
      Berntsen Park
      Sena Park
      Confluence Park
      Confluence Park
      The Woods HOA Park
      West Highlands Park
      Veterans Park

      Entertainment

      Pheonix Art Restoration
      Revolution Gallery
      Village Theatre
      Village Theatre First Stage
      Issaquah Depot Museum
      Big Picture
      Regal Cinemas
      Wolves

      Food & Drink

      The Black Duck
      Taco Bell
      KFC
      Papa Murphy's
      See's Candies
      Potbelly
      Chipotle
      Panera Bread

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Issaquah? Of all people who commute, 9.9% take public transportation in Issaquah.
      Drive to Work
      57%

      20% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Issaquah? The cost of living in Issaquah is 176/100 - which is 49% higher than Washington.
      Issaquah
      176

      76% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Issaquah? Issaquah crime rates are 4,397, which are 18% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      4,397 per 100k people

      89% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      89% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Issaquah? The median income in Issaquah is $122,053 which is 94% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $122,053121% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $68,492130% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Issaquah a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Swedish Issaquah

      Pharmacies

      QFC Pharmacy
      Bartell Drugs
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Safeway

      Doctors

      Centered Mind Counseling
      Issaquah Family Chiropractic
      My Spine
      David Shaw Psychiatry
      Eastside Acupuncture
      Balance Physical Therapy
      Whole Health Chiropractic
      Allegro Pediatrics

      A Housing

      What are Issaquah home prices? Issaquah home prices are $677,500 - which is 152% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $677,500267% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,095121% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Issaquah have good schools? The Issaquah graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      74%

      54% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      26% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Issaquah a good place to live? Issaquah has an overall rating of 80% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      7 total surveys

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