Issaquah, Washington Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Issaquah, WA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Issaquah | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,985 | 7,801,159 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1895.7 | 109.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.93% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,525 | 3,058,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Issaquah grew by 52.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 24,985 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Issaquah is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 27.0% of residents. That is 3.6 points above Washington as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,439 17.8% -3.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,740 27.0% +3.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,816 23.3% +3.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,213 12.9% -3.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Washington, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.1% of the people living in Issaquah and men 48.9%.
- Women 51.1% Washington 49.7%
- Men 48.9% Washington 50.3%
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Economy
Issaquah has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Issaquah | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $156,380 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.32% | 5.64% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Issaquah is about 59% higher than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Issaquah | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $888,937 | $485,016 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,547 | $1,759 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Issaquah is about 29.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,547 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Issaquah spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 196 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Issaquah | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.6 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.1 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 196 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,086 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 36.3% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,361 | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,814 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Issaquah is 24 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Washington.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Issaquah has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Issaquah | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.1% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Issaquah has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Issaquah | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.8% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.8% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Issaquah, WA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Issaquah, WA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah, WA | 24,985 | $156,380 #2/2 | $888,937 #1/2 | 23.6 min #1/2 |
| Sammamish, WA | 59,678 | $206,707 | $884,864 | 27.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Issaquah, Washington.
How many people live in Issaquah, Washington?
About 24,985 people live in Issaquah, Washington, in 10,525 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 36.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Issaquah, Washington mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Issaquah, Washington has 1,896 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 22 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Issaquah, Washington?
The median home costs 5.7 times the median household income ($888,937 against $156,380), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,547 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Issaquah, Washington?
Unemployment in Issaquah, Washington is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Issaquah, Washington?
64.1% of adults in Issaquah, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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