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New Ranking Puts Sammamish as No. 4 Most 'Booming Suburb' in US
Coldwell Banker Real Estate has assembled a list of the top 10 booming suburbs in the country based on employment figures and proximity to amenities.
Sammamish is the country's fourth-most "booming suburb," according to a new ranking from Coldwell Banker Real Estate.
The company considered job growth and availability, median disposable income, number of car commuters, gas prices and nearby amenities to come up with the ranking.
Another Eastside location—Cottage Lake—topped the list of booming suburbs. Mercer Island and Maple Valley were also featured in the top 10.
Here is what Coldwell Banker said about Sammamish:
"Sammamish, Wash., features a highly-dedicated workforce of employers in the technology and aerospace sectors. As a young city (the town was incorporated in 1999), there are several upscale residential communities, in addition to a local symphony orchestra, three private golf courses and a public beach within five miles."
The list is part of the company's Best Places to Live Series, which included rankings in three different categories.
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