City of Mercer Island Revenue and Competitors

Just over five miles long and two miles wide, Mercer Island is a true island\ncommunity consisting of highâ??quality residential areas, preserved parks\nand open space, as well as miles of developed shoreline. Incorporated in\nJuly 1960, â??The Islandâ?? has its own sense of identity, distinct from its\nneighbors, Seattle, and Bellevue. It is just 10 minutes from downtown\nSeattle via the Interstate 90 floating bridge, and a similar distance from\nthe commercial centers and highâ??density residential communities of the\nEastside.\n\nMercer Island has been widely recognized as one of the premier\nresidential communities in the State of Washington. The City currently\nhas over 500 acres of City owned park and open space lands, which helps\nmaintain the Islandâ??s natural beauty. The result is quiet, forested\nneighborhoods and parks, which are complemented by stunning views of\nSeattle, the Cascade Mountains, Mount Rainier, and Lake Washington. It\nis an active community where the many volunteers, boards, and\ncommissions work closely with the City Council and City staff.