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Seattle
  • City in Washington
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Seattle

#3 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    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 minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A
    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.
    About Seattle...
    Population
    726,054
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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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    Top Public Schools Serving Seattle

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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Seattle

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $105,391
    National
    $69,021
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