Welcome To Mercer Island
Mercer Island is a suburb of Seattle and is considered one of the best places to live in Washington. Unique as the most populated ‘island in a lake’ in the U.S., Mercer Island is perfectly positioned between Seattle and Bellevue. Living here is highly sought after by families looking to raise their children on the island for its safety and excellent schools; young professionals who enjoy the easy commute and quiet remove; and retirees who seek out the many opportunities for community gathering and involvement. The Mercer Island community prides itself on the excellence and diversity of its local education and is home to award winning public and private schools. Surrounded by Lake Washington, Mercer Island has fantastic views and provides easy access to recreational water activities through several public beaches where you can swim, fish, paddleboard, kayak, or just relax during the summer months. Mercer Island’s Town Center is the dynamic and evolving commercial hub of the Island, and has lots of great shopping, dining, and fitness studios. Mercer Island’s exceptionally low crime rate, beautiful neighborhoods, picturesque parks and community minded residents make Mercer Island an interesting and beautiful place to live.