Sammamish, Washington

Quick Statistics

Sammamish is a community in King County, Washington, home to about 66,463 people spread across 20.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $104,121 a year, and a typical home is worth about $1,407,300. About 82.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 45 percent over the past decade.

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66,463
Total Population
▲ up 45% since 2012
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20.43 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$104,121
Median Personal Income
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$1,407,300
Median Home Value
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82.4%
College Educated
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94.2%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 8.4 points since 2010
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Sammamish ranks number 20 of 628 in population, number 8 in median household income, number 8 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Sammamish typically top out near 70°F in July, while January nights average about 32°F. The area sees roughly 42 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Sammamish
# Town Distance Population
1.Issaquah, WA3.5 mi.39,591
2.Ames Lake, WA4.5 mi.1,245
3.Eastgate, WA5.2 mi.4,958
4.Bellevue, WA5.5 mi.151,847
5.Fall City, WA6.0 mi.1,618
6.Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA6.1 mi.23,047
7.Redmond, WA6.8 mi.77,353
8.Carnation, WA7.3 mi.2,366
Frequently Asked Questions About Sammamish

What is the population of Sammamish, Washington?
Sammamish has a population of about 66,463 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Sammamish, Washington in?
Sammamish is located in King County, Washington.

What is the median home value in Sammamish, Washington?
The median home value in Sammamish is about $1,407,300, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Sammamish, Washington?
The median personal income in Sammamish is about $104,121 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Sammamish, Washington?
Since 1950, 5 tornadoes have been recorded in King County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Sammamish, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 70 degrees and January lows about 32 degrees, with around 42 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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