Seattle, WA
Livability
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Bikeability
5/10
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Walkability
5/10
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Transit
5/10
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Commute
6/10
home
Housing
3/10
visibility
Safety
5/10
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Schools
8/10
local_airport
Airports
5/10
school
Colleges
7/10
accessibility
Hospitals
10/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
- directions_run Walkability
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Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
- home Housing
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Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
741,440
332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.5 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.8%
64% (US)
College-Educated
67.5%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$121,984
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3%
88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.5%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$912,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,123
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,870
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.8%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
King County
4
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
King County
7
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | 3 | 41 |
| Feb | 4 | 2 | 42 |
| Mar | 5 | 1 | 46 |
| Apr | 3 | 0 | 50 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 56 |
| Jun | 2 | 0 | 60 |
| Jul | 1 | 0 | 65 |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 65 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 60 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 52 |
| Nov | 8 | 2 | 45 |
| Dec | 7 | 4 | 40 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep blue country, with 71% of residents leaning left and 24% leaning right.
Liberal (72%) (24%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 16%Schools
Emerald City School
<1 miles, SE
The Center School
<1 miles, NE
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4.6
Private School Services
<1 miles, S
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3.2
Morningside Academy
<1 miles, SE
Colleges
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
<1 miles, NE
Antioch University-Seattle
<1 miles, SE
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1.9
City University of Seattle
<1 miles, SE
•
1.9
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
<1 miles, S
Hospitals
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1 miles, SE
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5
Swedish Medical Center
2 miles, SE
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5
Harborview Medical Center
2 miles, SE
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2.3
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital
2 miles, E
Airports
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
12 miles, S
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4.1
Bellingham International Airport
82 miles, N
•
1.4
Portland International Airport
141 miles, SW
•
3.7
Tri-Cities Airport
179 miles, SE
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1