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Mercer Island, Washington. Surrounded by incredible natural beauty, Mercer Island is an upscale community that sits in the middle of scenic Lake Washington. To the east are the Cascade Mountains; to the west the Olympic range. The island is home to some 26,000 proud residents.

Mercer Island has a lot to offer its current and prospective residents. Both Seattle and Bellevue are just a two-mile drive in either direction; the airport is approximately 15 miles away. The Mercer Island Town Center contains a wide variety of businesses that provide services to residents. There are also some corporate entities, and a budding community of technology companies taking advantage of a central location between Seattle and the high-tech Eastside where Microsoft has its corporate headquarters.

Mercer Island is known for its excellent schools and well-trained workforce. Mercer Island is home to a high percentage of professional people and executives and CEOs of many of the leading companies in the region. This is a tight-knit community that hosts a variety of annual events each year. The “Summer Celebration” features three-days of entertainment, food, an arts and craft fair, a fireworks show and an assortment of activities for the entire family. The island has much to offer in terms of recreational activity with its 300-plus acres of parklands and open space featuring ball fields, extensive bike trails and picnic areas. In addition, there are more than 50 miles of marked walking trails. The island features quiet, wooded neighborhoods with city, mountain and waterfront views.