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Issaquah, WA is a vibrant city located in King County. It offers a high quality lifestyle for its residents with plenty of opportunities for work and leisure. Major employers in the area include Costco Wholesale, Microsoft Corporation, PACCAR Inc., and Boeing. The cost of living in Issaquah is slightly higher than the US average; however, it is still relatively affordable for most people. For example, the average 2 bedroom rent in Issaquah sits at $2,830 compared to $1,430 nationwide. Additionally, groceries have an index of 109 versus 100 nationally. All in all, Issaquah provides ample chances for personal growth alongside a reasonable cost of living.

Issaquah has an unemployment rate of 5.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Issaquah has seen the job market increase by 2.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 45.0%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Issaquah
- The Sales Tax Rate for Issaquah is 10.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Issaquah is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Issaquah
- The average income of a Issaquah resident is $49,532 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Issaquah resident is $132,984 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyIssaquah, WashingtonUnited States
  5.16
  -5.2%-6.2%
  45.0%33.5%
  10.0%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $78,581$37,638
  $132,984$69,021
  $167,990$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  2.4%6.8%
  6.5%10.0%
  1.9%2.5%
  16.4%11.0%
  2.8%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  7.8%1.9%
  4.1%4.7%
  1.7%1.9%
  22.2%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  4.3%4.2%
  6.4%9.3%
  8.9%14.0%
  2.9%2.1%
  4.9%7.0%
  3.5%4.8%
  2.7%4.7%
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Great place if you enjoy living in a city of cloned homes, cars, and humans with no souls. You know the ones. Why show off your new Mercedes, Land Rover or Porsche when  More

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I lived in Issaquah for close to 30 years. I have seen a lot of changes in the city - some good and some not so good. I was very sad to leave and even sorrier to have  More

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Over 5 years ago

Issaquah WAS a 5-star place to live, play, work, own a home, and raise a family. That was up until the late '70s and early 80s. Issaquah was a country utopia for over a  More

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