Located east of Lake Washington, the Eastside area is comprised of desirable cities such as Bellevue, Kirkland, and Sammamish. With distinct downtowns, job opportunities, neighborhood personality, and more, each of the Eastside cities offer something unique to residents while maintaining close proximity for commuting into Seattle for even further in-city amenities.
This area includes top-ranked schools, including Newport High School in Bellevue and Issaquah High School. This region is popular with families given its balance of urban amenities and natural surroundings, including Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, Squak Mountain State Park, and Tiger Mountain State Forest. The I-90 connection offers quick access to both Bellevue and Seattle job centers as well as a gateway to the Cascade Mountains and Eastern Washington attractions.