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Seattle

#3 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Washington
  • 701 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A
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    Seattle is a city in Washington with a population of 688,245. 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.
    About Seattle...
    Population
    688,245

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $537,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,377
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Seattle Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Assault
        414.5
        282.7
      • Murder
        4.3
        6.1
      • Rape
        39.3
        40.7
      • Robbery
        222
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Burglary
        1,075
        500.1
      • Theft
        3,529.9
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        544.2
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        9%
      • 10-17 years
        6%
      • 18-24 years
        11%
      • 25-34 years
        23%
      • 35-44 years
        16%
      • 45-54 years
        12%
      • 55-64 years
        11%
      • 65+ years
        12%
      Education Levels
      National
      • Master's degree or higher
        26%
        12%
      • Bachelor's degree
        36%
        19%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        22%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        10%
        28%
      • Less than high school diploma
        6%
        13%

      Working in Seattle

      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $79,565
      National
      $55,322
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      Seattle Reviews

      701 reviews
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      I have lived here for 20 years and am now moving. It's gotten super expensive, groceries, property taxes, car tabs, car insurance and so forth. It's also gotten so over crowded and the traffic is a nightmare no matter what time of day you are driving. I can't even find parking at my local grocery store anymore. I also have gotten upset with the extreme liberal views here, using our tax dollars to provide free small houses for drug addicts. Crime has gotten worse as well. The city builds these beautiful biking trails that are littered with homeless people, discarded needles, trash etc. People are unfriendly to the point of being rude. You say Good Morning to someone and they look at you like you have 3 heads. For me this city has gone downhill and is sliding fast. It will soon be another liberal city where the drug addicts and homeless take over and you pay for it! No thanks.
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      I absolutely love Seattle! It has everything anyone could want. Beautiful scenery? Check! Breathtaking skyscrapers? Check! Enjoyable people? Check! Seattle has amazing food as well. Tons of fresh seafood is typical wherever you go downtown. It has some downsides, however. A growing homeless population is clearly happening. Every now and then when walking around, you will catch a huge whiff of weed, which is horrible or amazing depending on who you are. For the most part, Seattle is pretty clean in comparison to other major cities (cough, cough New York and Los Angels). I would highly recommend Seattle to anyone considering coming here.
      Seattle is a small town big city. Chances are you will know everyone (at least through someone/common connections). We have amazing food, awesome coffee, and great universities. We have professional sports teams of all variety, and soon even a hockey team! We have one of the best public transit systems in the states including busses, trains, trolleys, and even a monorail! Seattle is a booming tech capital and has some of the biggest companies in the world. Capitol Hill is super fun for bar hopping. There are some fun family activities, parks all over, and many fantastic sites to see. There is always something new to do in here. Once you visit most don't want to leave!