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Living in City of Sammamish

In City of Sammamish, the median gross salary is €8,957 a month (2024) and unemployment is 3.5% (2024).

At the end of 2024, unemployment in City of Sammamish reached 3.51%. City of Sammamish's foreign population totalled 26,321 at the end of 2024.

Last checked 2026-10-0924 sources

Population66,474people1 Jul 2024Official source · SUB-EST2024: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates
Median gross salary8,957EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B20002 — total median earnings; B20017 total checked
Median rent2,640EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables
Unemployment rate3.51%country median 4.6% — 23% belowOfficial source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Recorded crime305incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 81% belowOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean2.87µg/m³31 Dec 2024Nearest stationOfficial source · US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)

Lower unemployment than 70% of American cities that publish it, less recorded crime than 97% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than any other American city that publishes it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to City of Sammamish?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in City of Sammamish.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
City of Sammamish recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet15Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan16Official · national market
Median monthly rent2,640 EUR/month31 Dec 20202024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1Official

Is City of Sammamish a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker40%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 31–49%
Skilled employee48%strong on work, weak on education · range 39–57%
Student39%strong on safety, weak on education · range 29–49%
Family47%strong on family, weak on education · range 38–56%
Retirement38%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 27–49%

Work and income

What is the typical salary in City of Sammamish?

The median gross salary is about 8,957 EUR/month (2024). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B20002 — total median earnings; B20017 total checked6

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in City of Sammamish?

The unemployment rate is about 3.5 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.51 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in City of Sammamish is 3.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary8,957 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B20002 — total median earnings; B20017 total checked6Official
Unemployment rate3.51 %country median 4.6%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official

What does a salary buy in City of Sammamish?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

City of Sammamish median gross pay: €8,957 (Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B20002, 2024-12-31).
Left over each month€3,611of €6,333 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€6,333
Rentmedian gross rent, utilities included · US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 5-year− €2,640
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²included in the gross rent aboveincl.
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€3,611
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to City of Sammamish. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in City of Sammamish. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Physicians per 100,000 residents535 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release4Official · county

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in City of Sammamish when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

How safe is City of Sammamish?

Police recorded about 305 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City7

Recorded crime across major citiesCity of Sammamish highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with City of Sammamish highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
City of Sammamish305
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents305 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City7Official

Mobility and administration

City of Sammamish's nearest airport was BFI, 21 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights10Official
Distance to the nearest major airport21 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports11Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)BFI3 Aug 2026OurAirports11Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for City of Sammamish. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in City of Sammamish.

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Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 2.9 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperatures were 5.7°C in January and 19.2°C in July.

Is the air quality good in City of Sammamish?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 2.9 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 2.87 µg/m³ · US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)14
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in City of Sammamish is 2.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean2.87 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.56 · Feb 9.89 · Mar 12.17 · Apr 14.89 · May 18.5 · Jun 21.22 · Jul 24.72 · Aug 25 · Sep 21.83 · Oct 15.83 · Nov 11.06 · Dec 8.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information9Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.89 · Feb 2.78 · Mar 4 · Apr 6 · May 9.06 · Jun 11.5 · Jul 13.61 · Aug 13.94 · Sep 11.78 · Oct 8.17 · Nov 4.94 · Dec 2.78 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information9Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 5.72 · Feb 6.33 · Mar 8.11 · Apr 10.44 · May 13.78 · Jun 16.33 · Jul 19.17 · Aug 19.5 · Sep 16.83 · Oct 12 · Nov 8 · Dec 5.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information9Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 130.6 · Feb 89.92 · Mar 98.04 · Apr 75.69 · May 54.86 · Jun 39.88 · Jul 19.81 · Aug 25.4 · Sep 44.2 · Oct 92.71 · Nov 148.6 · Dec 141 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information9Official · parent municipality
PM2.5, highest monitored reading22.7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)14Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, annual mean4.84 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)14Official · nearest-station reading

Similar climate. In United States: Bellevue ±0.3 °C. Elsewhere: Saanich (Canada) ±0.9 °C, Reims (France) ±1.2 °C, Werl (Germany) ±1.4 °C, Bremerhaven (Germany) ±1.9 °C, Cork (Ireland) ±2.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

The total area of City of Sammamish was 52.9 km² at the end of 2025. City of Sammamish had a population density of 1,256.4 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in City of Sammamish?

The published population was 66,474 people in July 2024. Source: SUB-EST2024: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates12

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area52.91 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)13Official
Foreign-resident share39.6 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents26,321 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Population density1,256 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)12Official
Population66,474 people1 Jul 2024SUB-EST2024: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates12Official

Alternatives for people set on City of Sammamish

Nothing here reaches an argued comparison yet: no other published city shares enough metrics with City of Sammamish from the same source, period and grain. What is collected is below.

Cities near City of Sammamish

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Union Hill-Novelty Hill 8.3 km away
Rent
2,361 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
9,254 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Bellevue 11.7 km away
Salary
7,704 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with City of Sammamish, nearest in population first.

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Victoria66,500 residentsCheyenne66,507 residentsShoreline66,542 residentsSkokie66,544 residentsPort Orange66,395 residentsEagle Mountain66,557 residents

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City of Sammamish in rankings

#3 of 30 in Cities with cleanest air in United States #5 of 30 in Highest salary cities in United States #8 of 30 in Cities with the lowest annual PM2.5

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in City of Sammamish?

The published population was 66,474 people in July 2024. Source: SUB-EST2024: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates.

Is the air quality good in City of Sammamish?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 2.9 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: US EPA Air Quality System (AQS).

How safe is City of Sammamish?

Police recorded about 305 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

What is the typical salary in City of Sammamish?

The median gross salary is about 8,957 EUR/month (2024). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B20002 — total median earnings; B20017 total checked.

What is the unemployment rate in City of Sammamish?

The unemployment rate is about 3.5 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in City of Sammamish?

26,321 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is City of Sammamish a good place to live?

City of Sammamish may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near City of Sammamish?

Klahanie, West Lake Sammamish, Issaquah, Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Redmond are near City of Sammamish. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
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  3. ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  7. Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-10-04
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  9. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  4. US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
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