Sammamish, Washington

Family-focused community with top schools and natural beauty

66,375
Population
$227K
Median Income
9.8/10
School Rating
25 min
To Microsoft

Population & Income: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 | School Rating: Niche 2025 | Housing: Redfin May 2025

Adults & Employment

Professional Demographics

Technology Professionals42%
Healthcare/Life Sciences18%
Finance/Business15%
Engineering/Manufacturing12%
Education/Government13%

Major Employers Access

Microsoft Campus

20-25 minutes via SR-520

Direct highway access, reverse commute advantage. Learn more about tech relocation.

Amazon Bellevue

15-20 minutes via I-90

Multiple route options, excellent connectivity

Boeing Renton

25-30 minutes via I-405

Manufacturing facility access

Kids & Schools

Lake Washington School District

Overall Rating9.8/10
Academic Performance9.9/10
College Prep9.7/10
STEM Programs9.8/10
Extracurriculars9.6/10

Notable Schools

Sammamish High School

Nationally ranked STEM programs, 98% college enrollment rate

Eastlake High School

Award-winning arts and athletics, Advanced Placement leader

Skyline High School

Engineering pathway, robotics excellence, college partnerships

Elementary & Middle Schools

All elementary and middle schools in Sammamish consistently rank in the top 10% statewide. Small class sizes, advanced curriculum options, and exceptional teacher quality.

Activities & Recreation

Pine Lake Swimming & Recreation

The crown jewel of Sammamish recreation, Pine Lake offers pristine swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding in a private lake setting exclusively for residents.

Private beach access for residents
Swimming lessons and water safety programs
Kayak and paddleboard rentals
Summer camps and youth programs
Beautiful Pine Lake in Sammamish with clear water and surrounding trees

Outdoor Activities

  • Sammamish River Trail (11 miles of paved trails)
  • East Sammamish Trail (5.9 miles through wetlands)
  • Beaver Lake Park (53 acres with trails and picnic areas)
  • Pine Lake Park (beach access and boat launch)

Sports & Fitness

  • Sammamish Community YMCA
  • TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Course
  • Sammamish Plateau Aquatic Center
  • Youth sports leagues (soccer, baseball, basketball)

Community Events

  • Sammamish Days Festival (July)
  • Pine Lake Beach summer concerts
  • Farmers Market (seasonal)
  • Halloween Harvest Festival

Housing Market Overview

$1.7M
Median Home Price
2,650
Avg. Home Size (sq ft)
98%
Homeownership Rate

Source: Redfin, May 2025

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