Known for its fantastic public school system, Bellevue is a city in the Eastside region of King County, located across Lake Washington from Seattle. It is the third largest city in the Seattle metropolitan area and has variously been characterized as an edge city, a suburb, boom burb, or satellite city.

Also known for the amazing public schools, this town offers hiking trails and opportunities for outdoor activity across the three mountains surrounding Issaquah: Tiger Mountain, Cougar Mountain, and Squak Mountain. Issaquah is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Issaquah offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Issaquah there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks that attract families.

Sammamish is one of several amazing suburban areas east of Seattle, where the feel of an urban environment blends well with outstanding recreational opportunities. It’s not surprising that CNN Money Magazine added Sammamish to its 2011 short list of best places to live in the United States.

Living in Renton offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Renton there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Renton and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Renton are above average.

Living in Maple Valley offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Maple Valley there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Maple Valley and residents tend to have moderate political views. Homes are not as expensive per square foot here, so you can get more land compared to the more urban cities.

North Bend is a family friendly town with great outdoor activity options and an outlet mall. There are good restaurants, some of which are open late, with the city implementing an effort to revitalize the downtown area including a new city hall. This city offers impeccable hiking tails that the PNW is famous for.

Snoqualmie Ridge is a master-planned community near Snoqualmie Falls. The historic town of Snoqualmie honors its 2,000 acres of spectacular scenery by setting aside over 40 percent of it as open spaces. Parks, trails, and a Jack Nicklaus golf course, as well as wetland green space, share the Ridge with 3,400 homes and a dynamic business and retail center.

Known for being a ski town, this country style area offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cle Elum there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Cle Elum and residents tend to lean conservative.

Newcastle is a peaceful, small residential community located between Bellevue, Renton and Issaquah within the Seattle metropolitan area. Residents enjoy a scenic atmosphere, a short commute to work centers and convenient access to recreation and urban amenities.

Fall City has a vibrant arts community that hosts a variety of family and fine arts programs throughout the year and they also have an active historical society that is proud to promote and preserve the elements that make Fall City special.