| Unique among Seattle's neighboring cities, Mercer Island is a residential community located in the middle of La Washington. The island provides a quiet feel with a quick express-lane commute to downtown Seattle via Interstate 90 and almost as fast of a commute to the Eastside.
The tradition of excellence in education is a major reason why many choose to live on Mercer Island. The district consistently has the highest test scores in the state, with ninety percent of its high-school graduates going on to college.
This primarily single-family, residential community has more than 475 acres of parklands and open space that offer wide variety of recreational opportunities. Apartments and condominiums are concentrated on the north end of the island.
[city description courtesy of Greater Seattle Info Guide]
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