The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98029 sells for about $1,050,000, or $550 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.4%), a market in balance. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,740 a month.
ZIP 98029 — Issaquah
The 98029 housing market remains resilient, characterized by high median home values and a balanced supply-demand dynamic. While homes are taking slightly longer to sell compared to previous peaks, the area's strong economic base and high household incomes continue to support premium pricing.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals who prioritize high-quality schools, outdoor recreation, and proximity to major Eastside employment centers.
Median prices moved up 0.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 4.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 98029, King County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Issaquah School District, which is highly regarded and consistently ranks among the top-performing districts in Washington state.
The region faces moderate risks related to seismic activity and occasional windstorms, with standard insurance coverage typically available for residential properties.
The area benefits from its proximity to major corporate headquarters, including Costco Wholesale, and ongoing mixed-use development in the Issaquah Highlands.
Property taxes are assessed by King County based on local levies and state-mandated school funding requirements, with no state personal income tax applied.
Residents typically face a 28-30 minute commute to major employment hubs in Bellevue and Seattle, primarily via the Interstate 90 corridor.
The ZIP features extensive access to the Issaquah Alps for hiking, numerous community parks, and proximity to Lake Sammamish for water-based recreation.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and premium pricing, with limited vacancy pressure due to the area's desirability for professionals.
The local economy is anchored by the corporate headquarters of Costco Wholesale and a strong presence of technology and retail sectors in the broader Eastside region.
The area is bisected by Interstate 90, providing the primary transit corridor for commuters traveling toward Bellevue and Seattle.
Development is focused on high-density, transit-oriented projects near the Issaquah Highlands and the city center.
King County Department of Assessments manages property valuations, typically conducting annual physical inspections and market-based adjustments.
Parcels are subject to Issaquah School District levies and various local utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and seismic risk factors, with standard market availability.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Remlinger Farms4.37.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.113.6 mi
- Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant4.312.8 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade413.5 mi
- Arena Sports Issaquah4.23.1 mi
- T-Mobile Park4.715.4 mi
- Climate Pledge Arena4.516.9 mi
- Lumen Field4.615.4 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.715.7 mi
- Topgolf Renton4.110.3 mi
- Marymoor Park4.79.1 mi
- Seward Park4.811.8 mi
- Remlinger Farms4.37.4 mi
- Bellevue Downtown Park4.810 mi
- Bellevue Botanical Garden4.78.8 mi
- Pike Place Market4.616.1 mi
- Gas Works Park4.716.5 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.813.9 mi
- Chihuly Garden and Glass4.716.7 mi
- Museum of Pop Culture4.516.6 mi
- Marymoor Park4.79.1 mi
- Seward Park4.811.8 mi
- Bellevue Downtown Park4.810 mi
- Bellevue Botanical Garden4.78.8 mi
- Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park4.69.8 mi
- Pier 664.516.5 mi
- Fishermen's Terminal4.618.8 mi
- Seattle Yacht Club4.615.4 mi
- Elliott Bay Marina Inc4.618.7 mi
- Mercer Island Beach Club4.510.4 mi
- Topgolf Renton4.110.3 mi
- Willows Run Golf Complex411.3 mi
- The Golf Club at Newcastle4.46.6 mi
- Bellevue Golf Course4.49.6 mi
- The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge4.56.9 mi
- Bellevue Square4.510.1 mi
- Remlinger Farms4.37.4 mi
- Redmond Town Center4.49.4 mi
- Uwajimaya Bellevue4.69.2 mi
- Fred Meyer4.38.2 mi
- Paine Field4.727.4 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.415.9 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.514 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.616.3 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.518.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A master-planned community featuring residential, retail, and office space.
Extensive trail network for hiking and mountain biking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.