About

Sammamish Vicinity

Sammamish Vicinity

Incorporated August 31, 1999, Sammamish is a Municipal Code city, with a Council/City Manager form of government. Citizens elect seven Councilmembers, who in turn appoint a City Manager to guide day to day operations.

Land Acknowledgment

We acknowledge that we are on the Indigenous Land of Coast Salish peoples who have reserved treaty rights to this land, specifically the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe (sdukʷalbixʷ).  We thank these caretakers of this land who have lived and continue to live here since time immemorial.

Sammamish Comprehensive Plan, adopted September 16, 2003:
"The Vision of Sammamish is a community of families. A blend of small-town atmosphere with a suburban character, the city also enjoys a unique core of urban lifestyles and conveniences. It is characterized by quality neighborhoods, vibrant natural features, and outstanding recreational opportunities. A variety of community gathering places provide numerous civic, cultural, and educational opportunities. Residents are actively involved in the decisions that shape the community and ensure a special sense of place."

Statistics

Population: 61,250
Area: 24 sq. miles 
Elevation: Ranges from 40 feet along Lake Sammamish shoreline to 615 feet on top of Inglewood Hill. See a topographic map of Sammamish (1.8 MB PDF).
Paved Roadway: 167 miles
Local Sales Tax: 9.5%  
Median Household Income (2009-2013 US Census): $143,919
City Hall Hours of Operation: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday
Legal Holidays Observed: New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King’s Birthday
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
School Districts: Issaquah School District #411
(425) 837-7000
Lake Washington School District #414
(425) 936-1200
Public Safety: Police Department Business Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Monday - Friday)
(425) 295-0770 (Police Department Business Office)
(206) 296-3311 (Non-Emergency Dispatch Phone)