About Issaquah, WA
Issaquah is a city in King County, Washington. The population was 11,212 at the 2000 census. Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Issaquah ranks 25th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. Issaquah is located at the south end of Lake Sammamish. Neighboring cities include Bellevue and Redmond, both a short 8 miles away, and downtown Seattle 17 miles to the West. According to the Washington State Office of Financial Management, Issaquah ranked 6th of 279 eligible incorporated communities in population growth between 2000 and 2005. Forbes.com ranked Issaquah the 2nd fastest-growing suburb in the state, and the 89th in the nation.
Issaquah public schools are under the jurisdiction of the Issaquah School District 411. Including schools outside of Issaquah, the Issaquah School District is home to 23 different schools.
The neighbouring highlands are called the Issaquah Alps and feature hiking trails and outdoor activity throughout the three mountains making up the Issaquah Alps. There are also many cultural and historical activities to be found in the town of Issaquah itself.
