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Cost of Living in Issaquah, WA

Population 39,591 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,590
Median home value$963,000
Median household income$154,669

The median rent in Issaquah, WA is $2,590/month, 47% higher than the Washington median and 83% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $963,000, 189% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $154,669 a year, 58% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 20.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $103,600/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 6.2×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $4,869/mo

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Issaquah vs. Washington vs. U.S.

IssaquahWashingtonU.S.
Median rent$2,590$1,760$1,413
Median home value$963,000$564,600$332,700
Median household income$154,669$98,141$80,734
Homeownership rate57.4%63.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher70.5%39.6%35.7%
Poverty rate5.2%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.3%5.1%5.2%
Work from home38.8%19.8%15.1%
Median age37.538.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Issaquah, WA?

The median gross rent in Issaquah, WA is $2,590 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Issaquah, WA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $103,600 a year in gross income.

Is Issaquah, WA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 83% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 6.2 times the median household income.

Other cities in Washington

Seattle, WARent $2,030 · Income $123,860Spokane, WARent $1,215 · Income $70,064Tacoma, WARent $1,676 · Income $85,884Vancouver, WARent $1,702 · Income $81,338Bellevue, WARent $2,572 · Income $165,576Kent, WARent $1,909 · Income $92,302

Cities with a similar cost of living

Rancho Santa Margarita, CARent $2,625 · Income $152,560Moorpark, CARent $2,559 · Income $148,480Highlands Ranch, CORent $2,531 · Income $159,307Ashburn, VARent $2,455 · Income $154,978Frankfort, ILRent $2,442 · Income $154,375Redondo Beach, CARent $2,691 · Income $150,245

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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