<h1 style="text-align: center;">Sammamish, <em>Seattle</em></h1>
<p>CNN Money Magazines has dubbed this city as the best place to live in the United States and one of Americas most welcoming and pleasant towns according to Forbes&mdash;as well as being the one of the most secure places to live in the country. With such an exceeding reputation&mdash;Sammamish is has more than earned its high rank among the most desirable places to reside. &nbsp;Surrounded by Lake Sammamish to the west and Snoqualmie Valley to the east, this charming city integrates the small-town vibe with a touch of suburban appeal. Sammamish is home to 60, 000 residents, but even with a growing population&mdash;it&rsquo;s managed to preserve its countryside appearance and sense of nature with rows of trees lining the streets and a remarkable 150+ acres of fields, parks, and forest preserves.</p>
<p>Sammamish has one of the highest percentages of children under the age of 18 in King County, so education is a prominent focal point and the city prides itself on being one out of two notable school districts which share the city of Sammamish. Lake Washington School District caters to the north region of the city, while Sammamish and the Issaquah School District cater to the south region. Arbor Elementary School (Montessori) and Eastside Catholic School are options for those looking for private schools.&nbsp;</p>