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
General Impressions - 12/17/2011
I love living in Seattle. The weather is moderate, it rarely rains more than a drizzle, and there are distinct seasons. Plenty of sports and recreation options. Good education. Diverse population. Wonderful restaurants. Wide range of employment options. Good transportation systems. Strong healthcare systems. Down sides are: culture of friendly, but cold, cynical indifference (thus it is difficult to have deep relationships); no sense of community in order to get important projects approved and started in a timely manner; strong "me-first"
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What you should believe - 12/9/2011
So here you have it, I would say that Seattle is kinda rough around the edges probably due to the fact that much of it is the lifestyle the authorities make it to-be-that-way. If and when the cops have to show up to a scene they will only assume that you should be in serious need of attention just to not waster their time or the tax-payers money, Downtown is the way it is to 1)Allow liberals to rant and rave all day and some of the night, 2)Give you a sense of being in the original Old Fashioned America (If you give someone a reason to shoot, stab or mob you, or just punch you then chances are that you did deserve it), 3)The state/ Country boarders Canada so "we have to show them WHY we are different" - of coarse that can be taken anyway you want it- not trying to be sarcastic. 4)Washington is mostly conservative (but not Seattle) so that still has a bright side meaning if you are weary of using your First Amendment then maybe you can incorporate the "second-half" of the Second
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Seattle Is Not Unfriendly to Newcomers, But Quite - 12/7/2011
NATIVE is not telling the whole story. We moved to Seattle from the Midwest and found Seattle to be much friendlier than our previous town. Seattleites are very polite (possibly to a fault) and engaging. Yes, the much-reported passive aggressiveness is present, but only in the same proportion, and in place of, the bigotry, racism, and xenophobia found elsewhere. If you expect to find immediate friendship in the local Starbucks you might be disappointed. But if you become involved in your local school, church, library association, volunteer group, youth sports organizations, or other positive social circle, you will be welcomed and befriended freely and warmly. Outdoor volunteer groups are especially welcoming and offer the reward of regular activities in the spectacular natural settings around Seattle. But you must leave your provincial attitudes and prejudices behind if you wish to blend
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My take on the whole "outsider" issue... - 10/19/2011
First off, to the idiot who just vomited acidic vitriol all over this forum, gimme a damn break. I can see where you're coming from with regards to the rich, mindless yuppies who come from far and wide to drive up our housing costs and cause an already crowded metro area to become even more crowded. However, those aren't the only people who move to this area in search of a better life with better jobs in a very, very awesome section of the PNW. There are decent, respectful folks who aren't rich who chose to move to YOUR city of all places out of all others (should make you feel a bit special, right?) and who blend in very well with the local culture.
I am one of those people. I was born and raised in Oregon myself, but every time I visited the Seattle area / Western Washington, I always thought of myself living there someday, because it was like coming home. After 30 years, finally I got the chance to move up here for my career (yes, I'm a techno geek, and no I don't care
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seattle natives - 9/24/2011
Hey "Native" Ever wonder how communities of Ethiopians, Somalians, Ukrainians, and other self confident individuals have thrived in Seattle? They don't need your "friendship" or the approval of the rest of the people who lived here before they got here. If you are neurotic and codependant, then yes, you will have a hard time making new friends and meeting people. I am going to say that it seems people from California and the south seem to be too high maintenance and self conscious to really fit in, if you need a lot of other people to validate your existence this isn't the place for you.
There are a cadre of people who wish to reclaim a Seattle "identity" but frankly they are such an absurd minority that the rest of the population ignores them so they can continue their splendid isolation. The rest of us continue to make friends with whoever we wish, recent residents or life long Seatilites. Please ignore whatever stereotypes these natives or self absorbed transplants
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Seattle: It's Okay - 9/9/2011
First off, it may be a good idea to get a reality check about Seattle, and then of course, we'll get to the good stuff. I'm a Seattle native-and it is true, Seattlites are passive. I don't think I've ever had but one close friend ever. I can say after living in crappy-because-I-can't-find-a-job California after a few years it was a lot easier to make friends there. California IS friendlier, but we're debating the good and bad of Seattle here. In Seattle, people are nice in a friendly way, though not actually willing to make friends. Seattle is not the most sociable city (maybe the weather?).
It's a great place to be, though I don't recommend living here unless you're fairly well off or don't mind running into the many hipsters and young trendy couples with 2.5 kids. They are rampant in this town, especially in condo-ridden Ballard.
You may find it difficult to live in Seattle 9 months out of the year if you're from a warm climate. All the stories you've heard about the
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Don't move here - 9/3/2011
Believe the other negative reviews about Seattle.
The people here are passive-aggressively hostile and unfriendly. Many of them are not from here, and because of this have no real friends from Seattle.
It is cool, cloudy and drizzly 9-10 months of the year - that's non-stop - as in gray skys and NO sunshine. With no friends and you stuck inside for 10 months, you will become severely depressed just like the vast majority of the other invaders.
And then you have the hostility of the Seattle natives. The people who were born and raised here, and have called this their home for all of their life. We HATE the invaders. We give them the cold shoulder, ignore them and avoid them like the plague.
You see, it's very simple. Seattle used to be a great home - 25 plus years ago. Most of the people living here were native to Seattle. Seattle was a large city with a small town feel. High quality-of-life, low congestion and low cost-of-living. Yes the
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Living in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle area) - 9/1/2011
I was born in Kirkland and have lived all over the USA (ex Navy).
Yes, it's overcast here often but the temperatures are MILD. I have lived in Puerto Rico where you sweat as you towel off after a shower and Wisconsin where talk about gaining weight because you can't do anything in the winter!
It saddens me to see so many people from out of the area have moved here, THAT is why our traffic, parking, prices, etc. have gotten so bad. In the 70's this was still as affordable as it is beautiful place to live. They chop trees down now like they grow as fast as your lawn. Out of state drivers don't know how to drive in the rain.
I miss Emmett Watson and I am STILL a proud member of the KBO club.
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climate - 8/21/2011
Temperate, no extremes in temperature, humidity, air pressure. I can live with gray
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