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Seattle, WA

Nicknamed “The Emerald City,” the seaport community of Seattle is home to the University of Washington along with pro sports teams like the NFL Seahawks and Major League Baseball’s Mariners. Key contributors to the economy include advanced manufacturing and clean technology companies, and the city is a regional center for performing arts and music. Outdoor recreation activities include cycling, hiking, skiing, kayaking and sailing.

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Affordable Places To Live In Seattle

Median Household Income

^$88,729

Median Home Value

^$655,877

Housing Affordability Index

67

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

19.00^%

Education & Career Opportunities In Seattle

Unemployment Rate

4.20^%

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

63.70^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

74.40^%

Food Scene in Seattle

49.70^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

43.80

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

57.90^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$1,679.00

Food Scenes

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Love Where You Live In Seattle

Volunteerism Rate

20.60^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

58.70^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

8.60^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

61.60

Health in Seattle

94.00^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

20.80^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.35

34.70^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Seattle

Average Mortgage Amount

^$1,178.63

Median Rent

^$1,266

44.00^%

Of Homes Owned

56.00^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Seattle

14.00^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

17.40^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

14.10^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

21.10^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year