Issaquah, Washington

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  1. Overview - Life In Issaquah
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Issaquah
  3. Crime In Issaquah
  4. Cost of Living In Issaquah
  5. Gender In Issaquah
  6. Household Income For Issaquah
  7. Education In Issaquah
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Issaquah
About Issaquah, Washington
Is Issaquah, Washington a good place to live?
Issaquah is a city in Washington state in USA with a population of 38707 residents.. The poverty rate of Issaquah is 7.2%, which is 49% lower than national average. The typical household in Issaquah earns $122053 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 16.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Issaquah, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Issaquah remained 3.4%, which is 28% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Issaquah, only 66% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 21% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Issaquah is 159, which is 59% higher than national average. Median home value in Issaquah is $677500 , which is 195% higher than national average. While median income in Issaquah remained $122053, which is 81% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
Population
38707
Unemployment
3.4%
28% NAT AVG.
Poverty
7.2%
49% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
9
Median Home
$677500
195% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$122053
81% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$2095
81% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
159
59% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 14
Unemployed People
1 in 29
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 30
People Earning < $50,000
16.8%
People with <= High School
1 in 7.7
People With Any Degree
1 in 1.4
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs90%

Housing100%

Affordability50%

Safety70%

Amenities90%

Diversity90%

Education90%

Commute50%

Is Issaquah, Washington safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Issaquah, Washington is 24% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Issaquah is 86% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Issaquah is 46% higher than national average. You have 1 in 1759 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 33 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
1181
Violent : 22
Property : 1159
Total Crime
24% NAT. AVG.
4% STATE AVG.
2904.6 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
86% NAT. AVG.
82% STATE AVG.
54.1 (per 100k)
Property Crime
46% NAT. AVG.
4% STATE AVG.
2850.5 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Issaquah
Violent crime
1 in 1759
Property crime
1 in 33
Robbery
1 in 6451
Burglary
1 in 310
Assault
1 in 5530
Car Theft
1 in 645
Issaquah : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Washington 37 31 48 23 52
In USA 920 726 1044 560 1158
Issaquah : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Washington 64 26 57 66 54
In USA 2090 308 984 2032 1425

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Issaquah
Washington
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 22 54.1 293.7 387.8
Murder 1 2.5 3.91 6.5
Robbery 6 14.8 67.37 73.9
Assault 7 17.2 187.62 279.7
Rape 8 19.6 34.8 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Issaquah
 Washington
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 1159 2850.5 2732.44 1,958.2
Burglary 125 307.4 522.08 314.2
Larceny 974 2395.5 1854.23 1,398
Car Theft 60 147.6 356.13 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Issaquah Washington National Avg.
Services 130 112 100
Groceries 127 110 100
Health 128 122 100
Housing 233 136 100
Transportation 139 123 100
Utilities 108 91 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Issaquah Washington Country
Female 52.2% 50% 50.8%
Male 47.8% 50% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Issaquah Washington Country
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% 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 24.5% 10.5% 8.3%
Education


Education Issaquah Washington Country
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 1% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 9% 22% 27.0%
Other College 15% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 40% 23% 20.0%
Master's Degree 20% 10% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Issaquah Washington Country
White 59.3% 67.5% 60.1%
African American 1.3% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 1% 0.6%
Asian 24.6% 8.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 4.8% 5.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 9.5% 12.9% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity