Living in Sammamish
Sammamish is a large place in Washington, United States, home to 52,253 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 1%, #30 of 9,474), single pensioners (top 2%, #144 of 9,474), early retirees (top 2%, #179 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sammamish
- It is part of Greater Seattle, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 25 min and sets around 1:19; in late June it sets around 6:10.
How Sammamish ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #985 of 11,898 | #1 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #6,203 of 9,771 | #61 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #3,243 of 8,006 | #41 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 57 | #1,857 of 6,237 | #17 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #30 of 9,474 | #2 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #144 of 9,474 | #3 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 75 | #179 of 10,762 | #3 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #431 of 4,537 | #9 of 155 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #457 of 4,444 | #10 of 156 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #393 of 3,053 | #8 of 105 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #814 of 7,271 | #5 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #375 of 6,227 | #10 of 219 | Map |
| Car-free household | 73 | #534 of 3,933 | #13 of 137 | Map |
| Student | 68 | #1,123 of 2,119 | #27 of 71 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 46 | #3,179 of 8,006 | #36 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #8,656 of 12,111 | #126 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #497 of 4,114 | #11 of 145 | Map |
| Expat professional | 78 | #408 of 7,271 | #4 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #409 of 9,474 | #5 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #15,750 of 18,063 | #258 of 421 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 45 | #2,071 of 16,523 | #116 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 17 | #16,209 of 18,063 | #299 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 82 | #134 of 16,523 | #1 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #381 of 21,167 | #9 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #985 of 12,111 | #6 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #1,220 of 6,413 | #82 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 78 | #522 of 12,111 | #2 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #860 of 4,750 | #15 of 160 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Redmond (Washington) 5 km
- City of Sammamish 5 km
- Union Hill-Novelty Hill 6 km
- West Lake Sammamish 7 km
- Klahanie 10 km
- Bellevue (Washington, 139,820 residents) 10 km
- Kirkland (Washington) 11 km
- Cottage Lake 11 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.