Aberdeen, WA Reviews


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Aberdeen, Washington is a small city located in the western region of the state. It has a population of around 16,000 people and is known for its timber and fishing industries. Despite its small size, Aberdeen has a rich history and is the hometown of famous musician Kurt Cobain. In recent years, the city has faced economic struggles, but many still call it home.

Several users have shared their thoughts and experiences of living in Aberdeen on the website BestPlaces.net. Overall, the reviews are mixed, with some praising the city's charm and others highlighting its challenges. One user, named Emily, describes Aberdeen as a "quaint and friendly town" with a "strong sense of community." She also mentions the beautiful nearby beaches and parks. Another reviewer, John, mentions the affordability of the city and the "laid-back" lifestyle. However, not all reviews are positive. Sarah shares her disappointment with the lack of job opportunities and the "run-down" appearance of the city. Similarly, Craig expresses frustration with the high crime rate and says, "I don't feel safe living here." Despite the varying opinions, many users seem to agree that Aberdeen has a unique character and a strong sense of community.

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I love how you can tell you're close to the water. - 10/7/2014
I used to live on an island in the Aleutian Chain and I got used to the fact that the ocean was immediately present, always. I didn't realize how much I loved being close to the water until I moved away (to Rochester, WA) and visited Portland, which is right on the river. There is a different feel to the air close to large bodies of water and it is a feel I have come to love about Aberdeen. I don't ever want to live somewhere that isn't close to the ocean again! Read More

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"it rains all the time" - 8/30/2009

OK. I just have to say, yes, it rains in the Winter quite a bit, and there are some wild wind/rain storms, but the Summers are MAGNIFICENT, gorgeous, SUNNY, COOL and DRY. I had friends visiting from Arizona last week, and they thought they went to heaven. They could not believe we had no air conditioning, and no NEED for air Read More

Aberdeen - 7/21/2007
Nice small town Read More

Aberdeen is beautiful! - 7/17/2006
I lived in Southern California most of my life and I wouldn't trade living there with all the smog and cars and people for anything. Aberdeen is on the harbor, there many parks and lakes and if you want to visit a rainforest or the ocean they are just a short trip out of town. The town is renovating it's downtown area while keeping it's charm. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes visited here a few months ago and the town went wild. When asked what she thought of little 'ol Aberdeen, Katie replied "It's beautiful". When you have deer walking through your neighborhood it doesn't get better than Read More

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