How much do homeowners pay a month in Issaquah, WA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Issaquah, WA pay a median of $3,634 (±$218) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,223 (±$58).
71.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Issaquah, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,858 in 2015–2019 to $3,634 in 2020–2024 (+27.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $3,634 (±$218)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,223 (±$58)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 71.7%
Monthly owner costs in Issaquah
| Issaquah | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,634 (±$218) | $3,273 (±$20) | $2,445 (±$8) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,223 (±$58) | $1,116 (±$10) | $773 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 71.7% (±4.0 points) | 69.5% (±0.5 points) | 66.1% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $7,312 (±$473) | $7,114 (±$40) | $4,556 (±$16) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Issaquah, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in King County ($3,273).
It is also higher than in Washington ($2,445).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In King County, Issaquah ranks 22 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 26 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Issaquah have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,858 (±$115) | $3,634 (±$218) | +27.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,314 (±$261) | $7,312 (±$473) | +37.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $642,300 (±$25,390) | $963,000 (±$50,339) | +49.9% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Issaquah
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah | — | $3,634 (±$218) | — |
| Sammamish | 3.5 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| East Renton Highlands | 5.2 mi | $3,281 (±$262) | Lower |
| Newcastle | 5.5 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Bellevue | 6.2 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Mirrormont | 6.4 mi | $3,690 (±$267) | Not measurably different |
| Fall City | 6.5 mi | $3,706 (±$308) | Not measurably different |
| Ames Lake | 7.4 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 7.7 mi | $3,405 (±$445) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Renton Highlands, WA ($3,281).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Cottage Lake | $3,744 (±$232) |
| 17 | Fall City | $3,706 (±$308) |
| 18 | Lake Forest Park | $3,697 (±$219) |
| 19 | Mirrormont | $3,690 (±$267) |
| 20 | Shadow Lake | $3,683 (±$326) |
| 21 | Hobart | $3,681 (±$217) |
| 22 | Issaquah | $3,634 (±$218) |
| 23 | Kirkland | $3,632 (±$125) |
| 24 | Snoqualmie | $3,626 (±$161) |
| 25 | Lake Holm | $3,566 (±$182) |
| 26 | Seattle | $3,505 (±$48) |
| 27 | Carnation | $3,467 (±$224) |
| 28 | Duvall | $3,411 (±$360) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Issaquah
What is the average mortgage payment in Issaquah?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Issaquah, WA is $3,634 (±$218) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Issaquah?
Owners without a mortgage in Issaquah pay a median of $1,223 (±$58) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Issaquah gone up?
In Issaquah, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,858 in 2015–2019 to $3,634 in 2020–2024 (+27.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Issaquah city, Washington
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Issaquah city, Washington
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Issaquah city, Washington
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Issaquah city, Washington
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Issaquah city, Washington
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Issaquah city, Washington (place:33805, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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