Sammamish is a city with families who value the quality of life. The city takes pride in its stewardship of the natural environment, its sense of community and its vision as a family friendly, kid safe community. Sammamish is fortunate to have both the Lake Washington and the Issaquah School Districts within city limits. Both school systems are highly rated. Parents and educators are active with school programs within each school system.

The city of Sammamish has a small business community located at the Pine Lake and Inglewood shopping centers and along East Lake Sammamish Parkway to meet the needs of its residents. In addition, many home occupations are also located throughout the city.

The two primary business areas, Pine Lake and Inglewood run along the city's main north/south arterial corridor, 228th Avenue. Most employees in the city are those who provide community services such as teachers, police and city workers, and those working in retail shops and restaurants. A possible third business area, Sammamish Commons located in between the two primary business areas is currently under a land use study. A public planning process led by a team of citizens and city land use consultants will help determine the proper zoning and future for the area based on goals and policies outlined in the city comprehensive plan.

Based on the demographics from the 2000 US Census, city residents are: young with a median age of 35.3 years old, affluent with a median household income of $101,592, well educated with 40.9% of the population having a bachelor degree and homeowners with 66.2% living in owner occupied homes.\

For more information on Sammamish, visit their website at http://www.ci.sammamish.wa.us.