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Seattle

City in Washington, United States

Overview

Seattle is a dynamic Pacific Northwest city framed by water, mountains, and evergreen forests, with a tech-driven economy and a renowned coffee culture. It's the birthplace of iconic companies like Starbucks and boasts a blend of urban energy and natural beauty. From outdoor adventures to a thriving arts scene, Seattle offers something for everyone.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

United States

State

Washington

Population

737,015

Time Zone

America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

47.61°, -122.33°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$4,095

Local Cost

$2,840

Local Income

$6,200

Cashless

English

Temperature

10.5°C

Summer Avg

17.2°C

Winter Avg

4.3°C

Record High

38.0°C

Record Low

-10.4°C

Humidity

83%

Precipitation

1231 mm

Internet Speed

270 Mbps

Upload

172 Mbps

Latency

6 ms

City Vibrancy

528

Coworking

Cafes

283

Nightlife

181

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

LKE

Distance

3 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

13 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Cascade Cascade has a mix of residential blocks and office parks. It sits between city center and the airport, offering quick access to both.Chinatown Chinatown has a dense mix of apartments, specialty grocery stores, and family restaurants. Lots of sidewalk activity, especially around lunchtime and in the late afternoon.Eastlake Eastlake is a narrow corridor along Lake Union with houseboats, apartments, and local eateries. It connects central Seattle to the University District, attracting commuters and longtime residents.

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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.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 195 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 13 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 98/100.

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