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University Place, WA vs Issaquah, WA

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Are people in Issaquah older or younger than people in University Place?
- The Median Age in Issaquah is 0.7 years younger than in University Place.

Are housing costs cheaper in Issaquah or University Place?
- Issaquah housing costs are 84.9% more expensive than University Place housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Issaquah or University Place?
- The average commute for residents of Issaquah is 0.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of University Place.

Things to do in University Place?
University Place WA sits at the base of Puget Sound offering scenic getaways just a stone’s throw away combined with several cultural attractions like Murray Morgan Bridge Park which tells the history of Tacoma.

Things to do in Issaquah?
Issaquah, Washington is found in King county offering its citizens access to parks including Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park while also having shopping options at Gilman Village plus multiple dining spots including Thai Orchid restaurant

 University Place, WAIssaquah, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,057329,725,481
 Median Income$84,673  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$572,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for University Place    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher  More

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Reviews for Issaquah    11 Reviews

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 6 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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