Good luck trying to find a place to live in Seattle $$$$$$$$$$ Unless you're rolling in the money. And once you do find your 200 square foot apartment for over $2,000 be careful with the fentanyl addicted bums downstairs, sleeping outside your apartment building
brooke | Seattle, WA | Report Abuse

Tukwila had the worst crime rate in America in 2016. Seattle has racism, some if the worst I've seen. Your view is one of privilege. I wanted that life too. Live in DT. Have a tech job and enjoy life. If you don't have money you can't make it here. Get a clue!
Devonne | Tukwila, WA | Report Abuse

The person down below, I just put the truth of what Seattle is and isn't. I don't see the need to be negative unnecessarily there are problems in Seattle like any other city and I said that in my review. I spoke from truths you can find online, about Seattle's rankings (which are based on research). The truth is Seattle is a booming and fast growing city, ranked highly for its economy, education, recreational activities, health, etc. Cities near Seattle are some of the most safest cities in America. Seattle itself is considered a safe city when compared with major cities. I put links in my review and there's so much more.
J | Seattle, WA | Report Abuse

Tukwila is a small town and I did see that SafeWise in 2016 said that is was the most dangerous town but regardless of that there are so many pros for Washington state as a whole and the greater Seattle area that says it's one of the best states to live states as well as Seattle area cities being ranked as the best cities to live in. There's so many sites with data and research proving that. Im not saying Tukwila isn't a bad area but what about all the other cities and towns in the area and the vast amount of data backing up that it's a safe, and thriving area. About the racism, I'm a minority and I realize there's going to be a handful of racist people anywhere you go but the Seattle area is not racist by any means, it's very strong liberal as you may know. Also, I'm not sure if you're familiar with other parts of the country especially down south or much of the east cost but I've seen many of these areas and have grown up in Florida. These areas tend to be very racist in the well established wealthy areas/rural areas and tend to be very violent and crime ridden larger towns/suburbs. To the point where you aren't surprised when you hear gunshots (lived in a big city in Florida), kids getting arrested in schools/schools on lockdown (fighting/bringing weapons/threats). You don't feel safe when walking in the town at night (people get robbed/attacked). Safe areas on the east coast and the south often meant a lot of racism in those areas and areas that were dangerous and had lots of crime were filled with minorities/low income households. This isn't just me I have friends and relatives across Florida, Georgia all the way to New York and many of them think it's normal to see crime like it. It's as if it's normal day to day life. Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Samamish and the surrounding areas are very safe in comparison for the most part there's some sketchy areas here and there but nothing to the level I've seen and heard of elsewhere. Whether the area is prestige/wealthy or lower income over here you can see people of all backgrounds. For the most, everyone is treated as an equal regardless of their ethnicity/race/background.
J | Seattle, WA | Report Abuse

Those who are disagreeing, would like to hear why?
J | Seattle, WA | Report Abuse

How is what I'm saying not true? What makes one review true and accurate versus another? I'm acknowledging the problems in Seattle but also letting people know of Seattle's strengths. I'm going based off of my experience and knowledge but also other sites such as GeekWire, U.S. News, WalletHub, etc. that have done lots of research on cities across America. Plus if you look at the main page for Seattle on BestPlaces, the city is highly ranked in numerous categories. I'm going based off of information gathered not just observations and opinions.
J | Seattle, WA | Report Abuse

The weather sucks.  Everybody is rude.  Traffic is horrible. It rains all the time.  Summer doesn't start until July 5th.  Don't move here, you will hate it. It's too crowded anyway.  That will leave cheaper land for me, who transplanted here from St. Louis 14 years ago.  I live on the Eastside in Snohomish county and I LOVE it.  I can't imagine living anywhere else.  So don't come here, you wouldn't like it.  The mountains suck, to steep with too much snow. Pudget Sound sucks with its horrible fishing and butt ugly archipelagos.  The fast flowing, remote mountain rivers draws those insane kayakers from all over the world and just gum up the roads when you want to take your Sunday drive on Wednesday.  Oh and the food.  FFS, you won't like it.  Too many quality and diverse restaurants.  They actually use spices besides just salt and pepper.  And their beef here puts anything I had in the 40 years I lived in the midwest to shame.  Who the hell would want that?  If you drive 30 minutes outside of the city you will wind up in the country or the foothills or the sound or the mountains or Canada.  The horror.  OMG, don't even get me started on those Canadians.  They are too nice by half.  Can't trust anybody that nice.  You're right, don't move here you won't like it. 
John | Monroe, WA | Report Abuse

The weather sucks.  Everybody is rude.  Traffic is horrible. It rains all the time.  Summer doesn't start until July 5th.  Don't move here, you will hate it. It's too crowded anyway.  That will leave cheaper land for me, who transplanted here from St. Louis 14 years ago.  I live on the Eastside in Snohomish county and I LOVE it.  I can't imagine living anywhere else.  So don't come here, you wouldn't like it.  The mountains suck, to steep with too much snow. Pudget Sound sucks with its horrible fishing and butt ugly archipelagos.  The fast flowing, remote mountain rivers draws those insane kayakers from all over the world and just gum up the roads when you want to take your Sunday drive on Wednesday.  Oh and the food.  FFS, you won't like it.  Too many quality and diverse restaurants.  They actually use spices besides just salt and pepper.  And their beef here puts anything I had in the 40 years I lived in the midwest to shame.  Who the hell would want that?  If you drive 30 minutes outside of the city you will wind up in the country or the foothills or the sound or the mountains or Canada.  The horror.  OMG, don't even get me started on those Canadians.  They are too nice by half.  Can't trust anybody that nice.  You're right, don't move here you won't like it. 
John | Monroe, WA | Report Abuse

You sound like a realtor trying to sell Seattle out! I'm going by true and accurate reviews for now on when I choose a city to live
Reese | Bloomingdale, GA | Report Abuse

The cottage industry of SEATTLE IS DYING drama doesn't care that crime is half of what it was in the 70s and 80s. Seattle is a safe, unique, beautiful, comfortable, exciting city with a wild amount of opportunity.
Ian | Seattle, WA | Report Abuse