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Seattle
  • City in Washington

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A+
  12. Commute
    grade A

editorial

Seattle is a city in Washington with a population of 726,054. Seattle is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Seattle offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Seattle there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Seattle and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Seattle are highly rated.

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About Seattle...
Population
726,054

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$767,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,801
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    55%
  • Own
    45%
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Seattle Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    483.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    5.2
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    35.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    220.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    1,260
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,174.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    636.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    6%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    25%
  • 35-44 years
    16%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    29%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

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