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Seattle

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Washington
  • 544 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  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 668,849. 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
668,849

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$484,600
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,266
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    54%
  • Own
    46%
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Seattle Rankings

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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
      353
      283
    • Murder
      3
      6
    • Rape
      21
      41
    • Robbery
      221
      136
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      1,095
      500
    • Theft
      3,804
      2,043
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      589
      284
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    • 24/7 Whole home protection with no contract
    • CNET Editor’s choice winner 2018

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Median Household Income
    $74,458
    National
    $55,322
    Children
    13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

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    Seattle Reviews

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    I am living here for college. This city is awesome. There are so many diverse food options! If money isn't an issue, you'll never have to eat the same thing twice. The city gives a great sense of community and unity in support of diversity. Seattle is a very environmentally conscious and green city, and the vibrancy of the flora and fauna are stunning. It supports a healthy lifestyle with many biking trails and lanes, great paths for running, and wonderful fresh markets with lots of healthy, balanced foods. If you go to the right grocery stores, the prices are reasonable. It is like most cities- expensive- but has a high minimum wage.
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    I am living here for college. This city is awesome. There are so many diverse food options! If money isn't an issue, you'll never have to eat the same thing twice. The city gives a great sense of community and unity in support of diversity. Seattle is a very environmentally conscious and green city, and the vibrancy of the flora and fauna are stunning. It supports a healthy lifestyle with many biking trails and lanes, great paths for running, and wonderful fresh markets with lots of healthy, balanced foods. If you go to the right grocery stores, the prices are reasonable. It is like most cities- expensive- but has a high minimum wage.
    I love Seattle, it's home! I like how open Seattle is there, is a sense to be your own person and tell your own truth in Seattle and I really like that. Seattle is also an advocate for liberal rights, for example, LGBT rights, appreciating the environment, and animals. Lastly, as a rower, I love the how much water is out here you are never more than 5 miles away from a body of water here. What I would like to see improvement on is there not being a passive-aggressive judgment on ideas that are different. As much as Washington culture embraces people to be open, if you disagree with someone's opinion you are treated harshly, not with an open mind. Also, racism is still very present here it just not blunt and in your face. It breaks my heart that a city so nice and open are still closed minded in so many ways.