Issaquah
Issaquah is a city in King County, bordered by the Sammamish Plateau to the north and the "Issaquah Alps" to the south. The town was initially developed to foster the mining industry that thrived in between these two nearby mountains. This city is a huge destination comprising fun parks, an iconic downtown area, an incredible Village theater, the Issaquah Hatchery that aided the revamp of the salmon run on the Issaquah Creek, the Cougar Mountain Zoo that nurtures endangered species, and much more.
Demographics & Info:
About 39,400 people as of 2023.
Walk Score of 31/100. Bike Score of 37/100 (according to Walkscore.com).
58.7% homes are owner-occupied (according to Census data).
Issaquah School District.
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Neighborhoods:
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- Central Issaquah
- Issaquah Highlands
- Issaquah Valley
- Montreux
- Newport
- North Issaquah
- Olde Town
- Providence Point
- South Lake Sammamish
- Squak Mountain
- Sycamore
- Talus
Interesting Places To Visit:
Lake Sammamish State Park is a 531-acre, day-use park with 6,858 feet of waterfront on Lake Sammamish. You can have a good time birdwatching, including the great-blue-heron and the salmon-bearing brook, or observing different animals. The park has hiking trails spread through the rugged woodlands and wetlands and two lakefront beaches, making it an ideal place to escape the busy city lifestyle. Bring your kids along to play in their top-notch playground area as you relax and watch them play.
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