Sammamish, WA

Sammamish is a recently-incorporated city on Seattle's Eastside and a highly-coveted location. Ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. by CNN Money, Sammamish has great schools, recreation, and a beautiful landscape. The city's 46,000 residents voted to incorporate in 1999, creating its name from its long shoreline on Lake Sammamish. Two other lakes of note in Sammamish are Beaver Lake and Pine Lake, and some of the area's most luxurious waterfront homes can be found on Sammamish's shorelines. Served by both Lake Washington School District and Issaquah School District, Sammamish also has a private option with Eastside Catholic School.