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What BestPlaces Users Say about Seattle
Seattle, Washington is a major city located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, thriving tech industry, and vibrant cultural scene. However, like any city, it has its own unique set of pros and cons when it comes to living there.
According to reviews on BestPlaces.net, many users have shared their experiences living in Seattle. Overall, it seems that the city's natural beauty and diverse population are highly praised, while the high cost of living and traffic are common complaints. User "Samantha" writes, "Seattle is an amazing city filled with art, nature, and opportunity. It's a melting pot of different cultures and I love the diversity here." Similarly, user "David" says, "The scenery in Seattle is breathtaking. You have mountains, lakes, and forests all within reach." However, the cost of living is a recurring concern. User "Emily" states, "The cost of living here is exorbitant. It's difficult to find affordable housing and the traffic is terrible." Another user, "Mark", adds, "I love Seattle but I wish it was more affordable. The high cost of living can make it challenging to enjoy all the city has to offer."
based on 321 ReviewsGet to know Seattle with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Seattle
Contemplating moving to Seattle - 2/25/2013
I am contemplating moving to Denver or Seattle, from Alexandria, Virginia. Actually, I never really considered Seattle, until I read some of the comments. I do not really know who and what to believe i.e., there seems to be a wide range and varying degree of opinions, with respect to either location. I just wanted a honest perspective, without emotion. I will be working from home and looking to enjoy life and the surrouding area.
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I LOVE Seattle - 1/2/2013
I have to say, I am very disappointed with a lot of what I have seen on here. I moved to Seattle from Vermont, and I absolutely love it here. The temperature is a lot warmer, and it rains LESS here than it does back in Vermont. Yes, it's true that the winters tend to be cloudy, but the rain is rarely more than a drizzle and there are still at least a few sunny days a month. The summers are absolutely amazing. Warm without being too hot and nothing but sun and clear skies for three months.
Seattle is definitely one of the most beautiful places I've been to. The mountains that surround the city are breathtaking and you're never more than 30 minutes from either lounging on the beach or skiing down a slope.
My husband and I had originally planned on moving to Seattle just for a few years for work and then going back to Vermont. Now we're so in love with it we decided to stay and raise our family here. Don't listen to all the naysayers on this
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The High Cost of Living in Seattle - 12/26/2012
Seattle and most of its suburbs are expensive, both in terms of the costs of housing and in the cost of government. In the latter case this is particularly true in terms of how poorly state and local government design, build and maintain the infrastructure. Top that off with a climate that can be depressingly wet and gray for a substantial part of the year, and a retiree, unless equipped with substantial retirement savings, can find it a rather limiting place to live.
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The Real Deal Seattle - 8/24/2012
I approach Seattle from the standpoint of someone who chose to move here rather than being from here. For full disclosure, I was moving back toward the neck of the woods I am from when I met my future husband and of course 13 years later, children, a pug, a home, here I am. I am a real estate broker in Seattle and often work with clients new to the area. I think I tell it like it is: the good, the not so good and all the things in between, including what you will come to appreciate and love about it over time.
Is it gray outside for many months of the year, well of course it is! Is it harder to meet people here than lets say the south; you bet it is but when you do make friends, you make them for life! Are the schools surprisingly spotty...well yes and no depending on where you are. Do I know every nook and cranny, every school, basically the best of the best about what makes Seattle a wonderful place to live...I try to and I make it my business to do just that, all
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Rain in Seattle - 7/19/2012
Note: the information shown here for Seattle is INCORRECT. It does NOT have 152 sunny days per year. It's more like 58. We have about 155 days of RAIN per
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Weather - 6/1/2012
Seattle has very long winters with gray and drizzly days. Summer are short and typically only arrives around July. The best months are August and September.
Winter days are short. Dark at 5 p.m. Summer days are long with dusk around 9:30 p.m. Seattle has a very temperate climate. Winter's lowest temperatures while I have lived here (since 1995) are in the 20 degree Fahrenheit range. Average range of winter climate is in the 30s. Summer highs are around 75 and sometimes in the 80s.
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As of May 25, 2012, 4th Highest Gas Prices in Nati - 5/27/2012
Seattle has gotten way too expensive for the common man. Due to the state's high gas taxes Washington State now has the 4th highest gas prices in the nation and the 7th worst traffic. Costs keep going up more than salary increases. Unless you work in a high paying sector, don't come here. I'm making plans to
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The Northwest's Quality of Life - 2/13/2012
The states of western Washington and Oregon are generally better than other regions of the country. However, the cost of living is higher. While there are employment opportunities in the high tech industry, good paying jobs for older workers are hard to find. Heading south to a warmer climate for half the year is appealing for those who can afford it. Auto traffic congestion can be a real inconvenience also. In time, it is hoped that the Seattle/Tacoma Area will achieve its plans for a more integrated rail system. Portland's light rail sytem is great in comparison to most cities around the country. Unfortunately,there is no long-term vision among government planners and officials. Efforts to get the public and private sectors to partner up in and build smart communities outside of Seattle and Portland have failed. And any thought of developing a West Coast High Speed Rail Corridor between Vancouver, BC and Eugene, with a future link to California is a waste of time. The conclusion of
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living in Seattle - 2/12/2012
I have lived in Seattle most of my life. The best houses and safest place to live is Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island and Bellevue. They are all suburbs of Seattle. Bellevue is more of middle class metropolitan area. Houses likely start at $450,000
Sounds like a lot of money and it is but the quality is not really there unless you live in Medina and that would mean your house is worth at least $1,000,000. Great shopping and food. Some up scale clubs if your into that. Several churches
. Apartments in bellevue ate rather dated and don't have much to offer unless you live near downtown Bellevue. Kirkland is upper middle class city nice parks. Close to the city Redmond where beautiful Marimoor Park is. No real entertainment. Great place to raise children. However very limited in cultural diversity unless Asian and White is diverse enough for you. Very fewlimited apartments. Several privatechurches schools near by. Issaquah is an upper middle class city. Houses
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Rain - 1/2/2012
Seattle is known to be a rainy place but in reality it is the gray skies that are dominate here. Rain is usually little more then drizzles, sprinkles,heavy fog, or a mist. Most people who live here don't use umbrellas. If it is raining hard enough to warrant an umbrella it is probably windy too which makes the apparatus useless.
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