About Mercer Island
Living in Mercer Island
Mercer Island offers a rare combination: a serene, wooded island community with top-tier schools, sitting squarely between Seattle and Bellevue via I-90.
Waterfront estates, quiet cul-de-sacs, and a tight-knit, low-key town center make it one of the region's most sought-after places to call home.
Mercer Island is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located on an island of the same name in the southern portion of Lake Washington. Mercer Island is in the Seattle metropolitan area, connected to the mainland on both sides by bridges carrying Interstate 90 and Link light rail, with the city of Seattle to the west and the city of Bellevue to the east. Source: Wikipedia ↗
By the Numbers
The Mercer Island market
Live figures from the NWMLS feed for this area.
Schools
Mercer Island School District (highly rated)
- Mercer Island High School
- Islander Middle School
Dining
A few local favorites
- Roanoke InnA historic island institution since 1914
- Bennett's Pure Food BistroNeighborhood favorite for fresh, seasonal fare
- Thai on MercerReliable local Thai
- IslanderCasual, family-friendly Town Center spot
Lifestyle
What makes Mercer Island special
- Luther Burbank Park — waterfront, trails, off-leash area
- Miles of shoreline and private docks
- Central location: ~10 min to Seattle or Bellevue
- Light rail station for car-free commutes
- Small-town feel with big-city access
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