Livability Score

87
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mercury Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mercury's Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Happy Lemon
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cranes
Attraction
Alpacas
Attraction
Lemurs
Attraction
Macaws
Attraction
Deer
Attraction
Museum
Museum
Macaws
Attraction
Cranes
Attraction
Emus
Attraction
Wallabies
Attraction
Wildlife Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cougar Mountain Zoo
Zoo
Wolves
Attraction
Tigers
Attraction
Cougars
Attraction
Future Exhibit
Attraction
Lemurs
Attraction
Food and Drink (20) F
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Crumbl Cookies
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Pine Lake Ale House
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Pagliacci Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Big Block Brewing
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Yoko3 Teriyaki
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Tuscan Stone Wood Fired Pizza
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Jokers Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (8) F
Sammamish Crossfit
Gym
Hot Yoga Experience
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Pine Lake Community Center
Community Centre
United Studios of Self Defense
Gym
Collaborative Fitness
Gym
Urban Oasis Yoga & Wellness
Gym
Klahanie Fitness
Gym
Dance Premier
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Happy Valley Grange Hall #332
Community Centre
Issaquah Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Metropolitan Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Apna Bazar
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
PCC Community Markets
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Parks (164) A+
Sammamish Commons Park
Park
Big Rock Park North
Park
Covered Play Area
Playground
Big Rock Park Central
Park
Glen Park
Park
Glen Park Playground
Playground
Dinosaur Park
Park
Dinosaur Park Playground
Playground
Asbery Place Neighborbhood Park
Park
Ebright Creek Park
Park
Highcroft at Sammamish Community Park
Park
Vintage Community Park
Park
Ashford Chase Community Park
Park
Ashford Chase Community Playground
Playground
Pine Lake Park
Park
Audubon Park Hidden Playground
Park
Audubon Park Community Playground
Park
Illahee Park Trail
Park
Audubon Park Community Playground
Park
Audubon Park Community Playground
Park
Cimarron Park
Park
Deer Field Sports Field
Park
Gramercy Park
Park
East Sammamish Park
Park
The Park at Hampton Woods
Park
Shops (30) D-
Issaquah Nails
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
Petco
Pets
AT&T
Electronics
Eye On The City
Optician
Issaquah Nails
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Sammamish Nails
Beauty
Weldon Barber
Beauty
European Wax Center
Beauty
Diamond Wireless
Electronics
Salon 74
Hairdresser
Occhio Optical
Optician
Mud Bay
Pets
Davis Optical
Optician
Hair Masters
Hairdresser
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
US Nails
Beauty
Hungry Bear Market
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Glass House
Convenience Store
Issaquah Nails
Beauty
Klahanie Eye Care Center
Optician
Larissa Sofia Salon
Hairdresser
Pet Pros
Pets
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.2% take public transportation in Sammamish.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations A+
228th Ave SE & SE 8th St
Bus Stop
228th Ave SE & SE 8th St
Bus Stop
228th Ave SE & SE 8th St
Bus Stop
228th Ave SE & SE 8th St
Bus Stop
228th Ave SE & SE 10th St
Bus Stop
228th Ave SE & SE 10th St
Bus Stop
228th Ave SE & SE 16th St
Bus Stop
228th Ave SE & SE 16th St
Bus Stop
228th Ave NE & NE 8th St
Bus Stop
South Sammamish Park and Ride
Bus Stop
SE 37th Pl
Bus Stop
Issaquah Pine Lake Rd SE & SE Klahanie Blvd
Bus Stop
Issaquah Pine Lake Rd SE & SE Klahanie Blvd
Bus Stop
NE 24th St & 186th Ave NE
Bus Stop
NE 24th St & 186th Ave NE
Bus Stop
West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & NE 27th St &
Bus Stop
West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & NE 27th St &
Bus Stop
NE 24th St & 182nd Ave NE
Bus Stop
NE 24th St & 182nd Ave NE
Bus Stop
NE 8th St & 172nd Pl NE
Bus Stop
Northup Way & NE 10th St
Bus Stop
Northup Way & NE 10th St
Bus Stop
NE 24th St & 180th Pl NE
Bus Stop
NE 24th St & 180th Ave NE
Bus Stop
NE 8th St & 172nd Ave NE
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.2% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Sammamish is 206/100 - which is 74% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Sammamish crime rates are 977 per 100k, which is 74% lower than Washington
Property Crime
917 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
59 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Sammamish is $181,464 - which is 189% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$181,464 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (22)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Overlake Medical Clinic - Sammamish
Clinic
Sammamish Smiles Dentistry
Dentist
Sammamish Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Michael A. Macinnes, DDS
Dentist
Sammamish Orthodontics
Dentist
Orthodontics on the Plateau
Dentist
John M Rossi DDS
Dentist
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
Plateau Chiropractic Clinic
Doctor
Rhonda Newton DDS
Dentist
Evergreen Primary Care Center
Doctor
Sammamish Family Dental
Dentist
Sammamish Center For Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Doctor
Fire Station 81
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Eastside Fire & Rescue Station 82
Fire Station
EFR Station 83
Fire Station
Klahanie Family Dentistry
Dentist
Hawkins Orthodontics
Dentist
Klahanie Eye Care Center
Doctor
Swedish Medical
Doctor
Sunrise Dental
Dentist
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
Overlake Medical Clinic
Clinic
My Spine
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Sammamish home prices are $878,000 - which is 226% higher than Washington
Home Price
$878,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
29% A+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Sammamish graduation rate is 98% - which is 13% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
86% A+
High School Grad. Rates
98% A+
Elementary Schools (13) F
Arbor Schools
Renaissance School
Brightmont Academy - Sammamish
Discovery Elementary
Creekside Elementary
Smith Elementary
Tlc Montessori
Inglewood Middle School
Mead Elementary
Pine Lake Middle School
Carson Elementary
Sunny Hills Elementary
Evergreen Academy
Mcauliffe Elementary
Lakeside Montessori School
Beaver Lake Middle School
Challenger Elementary
Blackwell Elementary
Alcott Elementary
Bennett Elementary School
Issaquah Montessori School
Cascade Ridge Elementary
Pacific Cascade Middle School
Endeavour Elementary School
Eastridge Christian School
High Schools (2) D-
Skyline High School
Eastlake High School
Brightmont Academy - Sammamish
Tesla Stem High School
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ratings A+

Sammamish has an overall rating of 96% from 19 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (18)
From AreaVibes A+
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Sammamish Area Facts

  • Sammamish has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Sammamish crime rates are 74% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Sammamish is 74% higher than the Washington average

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Best of Both Worlds 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2015) I have lived in and around Sammamish, Washington and visited the area numerous times in the past. Sammamish is truly one of the best hidden gems in the entire country, as it features absolutely stunning landscape, rolling hills with million dollar mansions and some of the best ou ...Read More tdoor activities you can imagine. To add to the beauty and serenity of the small city, Sammamish has one of the lowest crime rates in the entire country and violent crime is virtually absent. There were sixteen cases in the calendar year last year, which is shockingly low when you consider there are more than fifty thousand residents in the city.

Tucked away, just on the other side of Lake Sammamish from the busier Bellevue and Seattle, Sammamish is less than twenty miles from both these cities, giving the quaint town a short drive to all the restaurants and night life that anyone could want. There is some of the best fishing and hunting in the entire country all around Sammamish and there is a never ending list of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed. There are great ski resorts that are a short drive away, as well as all other snow related activities that you can imagine.

The best part about this area truly is the people who reside in and around Sammamish. It has a small town feel, although all the amenities that a large metropolitan area is just a stone's throw away. Sammamish truly gives you the best of both worlds and it is hands down one of the best places you can ever raise a family. The friendly nature of the residents, as well as the laid back vibe makes Sammamish a truly great place to live. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sammamish? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sammamish Commons Park
      Big Rock Park North
      Covered Play Area
      Big Rock Park Central
      Glen Park
      Glen Park Playground
      Dinosaur Park
      Dinosaur Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Cranes
      Alpacas
      Lemurs
      Macaws
      Deer
      Museum
      Macaws
      Cranes

      Food & Drink

      Chipotle
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Dairy Queen
      Domino's
      Taco Time
      McDonald's
      The Habit Burger Grill
      Crumbl Cookies

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Sammamish? Of all people who commute, 7.2% take public transportation in Sammamish.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sammamish? The cost of living in Sammamish is 206/100 - which is 74% higher than Washington.
      Sammamish
      206

      106% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sammamish? Sammamish crime rates are 977, which are 74% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      977 per 100k people

      58% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 103

      58% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Sammamish? The median income in Sammamish is $181,464 which is 189% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $181,464228% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $72,652144% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      62% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Bartell Drugs
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Sammamish Center For Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
      Evergreen Primary Care Center
      Klahanie Eye Care Center
      Plateau Chiropractic Clinic
      Swedish Medical

      A+ Housing

      What are Sammamish home prices? Sammamish home prices are $878,000 - which is 226% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $878,000375% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,395152% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      35% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Sammamish have good schools? The Sammamish graduation rate is 98% - which is 13% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      86%

      78% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      33% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Sammamish a good place to live? Sammamish has an overall rating of 96% from 19 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      19 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      18 total surveys

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