Mercer Island, WA

Mercer Island is one of the Seattle region's most-revered locales. Situated in the middle of Lake Washington and connected to Seattle and Bellevue by the I-90 floating bridges, this urban oasis maintains an identity all its own. Multi-million dollar water view homes dot the miles of shoreline around the island, while upscale homes dominate the inland neighborhoods. Mercer Island's public school district is regularly ranked as one of the best in the state, and its residents have a fierce loyalty to their local schools. The north end of Mercer Island has a retail/shopping/dining district with a handful of condo buildings, while most of the island is heavily wooded, quiet, and residential.