Wenatchee, WA Rankings


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Wenatchee, WA is a scenic city situated in the North Central region of Washington State. It is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. The city also has a strong sense of community and cultural history that makes it a great place to live. According to the BestPlaces rankings, Wenatchee has an overall ranking of 7.7 out of 10, with excellent ratings in amenities (8.3), cost of living (7.9), employment (7.6) and housing (7.9). Additionally, the city has a crime rate of 4 out of 10 which is relatively low compared to other cities in the US. This shows that Wenatchee is safe place to reside and offers plenty of conveniences for residents. With its variety of activities, stunning scenery and affordability, Wenatchee is certainly an attractive option for those looking for a home away from home!

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Wenatchee Ranked
#4 Safest Places from Natural Disasters
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#4 Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster (Lowest Risk)
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#5 Best Green Cities
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#6 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Small Towns)
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#14 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Small Towns)
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#16 Emerging Metropolitan Areas
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Over 4 years ago

This is a wonderful place to live. Lots of sun, and Winters are not as cold as the East coast. With an enormous, thriving and escalating diversity of people, and  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Seattle and spend most of my life there. As much as I love the Seattle area I've always felt the need to leave my home town to explore new horizons.  More

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Over 11 years ago

As my main residence is in Oceanside Ca. I stay in E. Wenatchee 3 to 4 months a year (spring/summer) I can say that Wenatchee is an expensive place to live...yes more  More

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