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Sammamish Area Facts

  • Sammamish has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Sammamish crime rates are 79% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Sammamish is 74% higher than the Washington average
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Best of Both Worlds 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2015) I have lived in and around Sammamish, Washington and visited the area numerous times in the past. Sammamish is truly one of the best hidden gems in the entire country, as it features absolutely stunning landscape, rolling hills with million dollar mansions and some of the best ou ...Read More tdoor activities you can imagine. To add to the beauty and serenity of the small city, Sammamish has one of the lowest crime rates in the entire country and violent crime is virtually absent. There were sixteen cases in the calendar year last year, which is shockingly low when you consider there are more than fifty thousand residents in the city.

Tucked away, just on the other side of Lake Sammamish from the busier Bellevue and Seattle, Sammamish is less than twenty miles from both these cities, giving the quaint town a short drive to all the restaurants and night life that anyone could want. There is some of the best fishing and hunting in the entire country all around Sammamish and there is a never ending list of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed. There are great ski resorts that are a short drive away, as well as all other snow related activities that you can imagine.

The best part about this area truly is the people who reside in and around Sammamish. It has a small town feel, although all the amenities that a large metropolitan area is just a stone's throw away. Sammamish truly gives you the best of both worlds and it is hands down one of the best places you can ever raise a family. The friendly nature of the residents, as well as the laid back vibe makes Sammamish a truly great place to live. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sammamish? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sammamish Commons Park
      Big Rock Park North
      Covered Play Area
      Big Rock Park Central
      Glen Park
      Glen Park Playground
      Dinosaur Park
      Dinosaur Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Cranes
      Alpacas
      Lemurs
      Macaws
      Deer
      Museum
      Macaws
      Cranes

      Food & Drink

      Chipotle
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Dairy Queen
      Domino's
      Taco Time
      McDonald's
      The Habit Burger Grill
      Crumbl Cookies

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Sammamish? Of all people who commute, 7.2% take public transportation in Sammamish.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Sammamish a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Bartell Drugs
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Sammamish Center For Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
      Evergreen Primary Care Center
      Klahanie Eye Care Center
      Plateau Chiropractic Clinic
      Swedish Medical