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Sammamish

Washington · 67,455 residents · 20.427 sq mi
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Sammamish is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $181,464. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 98% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $878,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 136% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,455
+98%since 2000
from 34,104 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
3,302 / sq mi
+98%since 2000
from 1,670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+10%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
31K41K51K61K71K2000201020202024Sammamish
202466K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$181,464
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,592 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,652
+69%since 2000
from $42,971 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
86.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$878,000
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,395
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,121 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+35%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(29,361)
Black0.8%(273)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(853)
Asian7.9%(2,678)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.1%(8,909)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(34,652)
Black1.2%(827)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(3,615)
Asian35.8%(24,122)
Other5%(3,339)
Diversity Score74%(49,912)
Diversity Score
74
+183%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
31.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sammamish, Washington?

Sammamish, Washington has about 67,455 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sammamish, Washington?

The typical household in Sammamish, Washington earns about $181,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sammamish, Washington expensive?

In Sammamish, Washington, the median home is worth about $878,000, and the typical rent is about $2,395 a month.

How educated are people in Sammamish, Washington?

About 75.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sammamish, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sammamish, Washington?

About 3.1% of people in Sammamish, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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