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
This city is dying, and is taking as much down wit - 5/9/2007
The people here would probably call themselves "chill" or "relaxed". The reality: it is lazy. This is where old rich people go to die and young homeless people go to leach off of them. This city drags its feet while time marches on without it. If you want to contribute to the friction that holds society back, move here. The people here are bitter, angry, and frightened. They are also too meek and lazy to do anything about it. If you can't tell, I am a bit disillusioned by it
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This city is dying, and is taking as much down wit - 5/9/2007
The people here would probably call themselves "chill" or "relaxed". The reality: it is lazy. This is where old rich people go to die and young homeless people go to leach off of them. This city drags its feet while time marches on without it. If you want to contribute to the friction that holds society back, move here. The people here are bitter, angry, and frightened. They are also too meek and lazy to do anything about it. If you can't tell, I am a bit disillusioned by it
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regional gridlock affects commerce - 5/8/2007
our regional traffic issues restrict flow of goods and services through the local economy. as roads are more packed, consumers decide not to venture even the shortest distances to seek out products and services they desire and need. while seattle has many wonderful livable characteristics, this economic issue is playing out in the local service
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Local civic pride and statistics to back it up - 5/6/2007
Seattle has a little city complex. It has tried (and keeps trying) really hard to lift its status to a tier 1 city.
While I think some of the recent posts from others sound a bit whiney, they hit on a few good points.
If you look at the statistics, which locals regard proudly as positives, they do not illustrate the city's negatives.
While it's unfair to Seattle to call it a "decaying city" on par with Detroit or other places that have fallen into disarray, it is dirty, has a homeless problem, lacks public transportation, city council and state government seem to have difficulties in reconciling public works projects. Seattle appears to lack the police and utilities services needed to keep the city running -- in the event of any natural disaster, this city is in terrible shape.
I've also found the local people to be strange: they are smug, they like to quote statistics and promote Seattle as the "best place to live bar none" -- if
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Seattle is in Decay???? - 4/30/2007
We are all entitled to our opinions. However, to say Seattle is in decay you obviously never been to cities like Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, Pittsburgh or Milwaulkie. To say Seattle is in decay you have never been to any city in California especially Socal where it resembles a third world country. Now does Seattle have issues yes are these issues being addressed yes. Whether or not the solutions will be a success in the long term whose to say but typically places that are in "decay" lose people they don't gain them i.e. Buffalo, Pittsburgh, etc... Seattle propers population is the highest in history as of 2007 and its unemployment rate is the lowest its been since 1976. The three biggest issues facing Metro Seattle are Transportation, public schools, and cost of housing. Light rail is set to go in effect in 09 and will eventually expand north and east. Seattle public school district has a new superintendant whether or not she will make improvements and get the job done is yet
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So, you think you might like Seattle - 4/25/2007
Imagine an old flowerpot that has sat out in the rain for a decade. The plant inside has thrived and its roots are expanding, cracking and warping its containment.
That's an abstraction of Seattle.
Seattle is a decaying city surrounded by lush greenery and, on clear days, impressive views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The city infrastructure is falling apart and it's governed by a niche-interest pandering, inept bureaucracy.
The people in Seattle can be best described as self-absorbed narcissistic paradoxes. They are boorish, yet entitled; critical, yet defensive; friendly, yet superficial; nosey, yet introverted. These characteristics don't just affect socializing or making friends here, it's about daily interactions with people in traffic, at the store, at work. Seattleites' self-promoting, passive aggressive traits make it stifling and annoying to anyone not from the NW. Statistics on "transplants" aside, it's the local culture that
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Don't let the statistics fool you - 4/25/2007
Seattle is a very self-promoting area, where the locals are defensive toward any perceived criticism of their city. Don't be fooled by the statistics, however, there is an intangible unpleasantness to the place.
Seattle has a very abstract unfriendliness and passive aggressive culture its veneer of politeness. For validation, look up a Seattle times article about "The Seattle Freeze." It's spot on.
Very apathetic work ethic. Many things get left half done or left undone, with the contractor/service person unresponsive.
Toxic work environment: very insular and self-serving office culture -- not specific to one company or the other, seems a general regional trait.
If you smoke and don't plan on quitting, then don't even think of moving here.
Nanny state culture: Seattle tries to regulate minor things, yet lets convicted felons run untracked on the streets.
Homeless problem: expect to be harassed by homeless
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Rain - 4/20/2007
Definitley rains less than we thought when moving
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re: God in Seattle - 4/16/2007
I agree with Ken. People are hiding behind "Spirituality" instead of choosing Religion as an excuse to not have to face reponsibility for consequences of their actions. I rather live in a city and country that fear God than those who are threatened by God. If you want to live where people are "spiritual" move to
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