salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 70.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $130,320 a year. That is $63 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 187 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Issaquah?
Share of households by yearly income. 58.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Issaquah
| Size | Issaquah | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,622 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,372 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,686 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Issaquah overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Issaquah, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Issaquah
Life in Issaquah
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Issaquah?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,424 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $963,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $96,300 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Issaquah, WA?
Renting in Issaquah costs a median of about $3,258 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Issaquah?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $130,320 a year, or $63 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Issaquah cheap or expensive?
Issaquah is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $166,811. It ranks 187th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Issaquah?
The median homeowner in Issaquah pays $7,312 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Issaquah more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Issaquah?
The median home value in Issaquah is $963,000, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.
39,591 people live in Issaquah. Numbers are typical (middle) values.