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King County
City in Washington, United States
Overview
King County, home to Seattle and its surrounding cities, boasts lively urban districts, beautiful waterfronts, and lush forests. It offers a dynamic mix of tech hubs, diverse cuisine, and Pacific Northwest outdoor adventures. The area's population ensures a cosmopolitan feel with plenty of culture and amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
2,269,675
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.49°, -121.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,730
Local Cost
$2,990
Local Income
$6,200
Cashless
96
English
100
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
15.8°C
Winter Avg
1.5°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
-19.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1736 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RNT
Distance
28 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 94/100.
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