Median home price (2006): N/A
Average property taxes (2006): $3,791
Nestled between the Cascades and the Olympic Mountains, Sammamish embodies the natural beauty of the Northwest. It's a comfortable place to raise children, with great schools and an array of organized youth activities. It's also home to wetlands, community parks and green spaces. A new city hall opened in July 2006, and the city is now setting its sights on building the Sammamish Town Center, a central hub for commerce and recreation. One downside: high home prices. -A.B.
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