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 · estimate
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 94/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.