3 Reasons You Should Settle in Seattle

Posted On Friday, 11 March 2022 16:59

Seattle is a vibrant city in America’s Pacific Northwest, and is the birthplace of the grunge music scene, the Space Needle, the Sea Hawks, along with being home to the original Starbucks coffee shop, or the Pike Place Starbucks store, first established in Downtown Seattle in 1971.

Aside from these impressive credentials, Seattle is fast becoming a major player in the high-tech industry with giants such as Amazon, Google and Apple setting up base here.  With its proximity to nature and the great outdoors, Seattle also offers respite, adventure and breathtaking scenery all year round. If you are looking to move to a new city, below are some great reasons why you should consider settling in Seattle.

Distinct Districts and Neighborhoods

Seattle is made up of several districts which make up over 100 neighborhoods, each with its own unique personality and lifestyle, helping to make Seattle the diverse and vibrant city it is today. Learning more about the various localities can help you with your search for your Seattle home.

For a family-friendly feel, consider areas such as Greenwood, Ballard and Queen Anne that offer top-rated schools, cafes and green spaces. If you are seeking a more vibrant and metropolitan area to live in, the densely populated district of Capitol Hill is alive with an art and entertainment scene and is a draw for many young professionals as well as students. 

Areas such as Magnolia and Montlake offer a slightly slower pace of life with access to hiking trails, lush forests and spectacular waterfront views. 

Career Opportunities

Seattle can offer much in terms of career opportunities and standard of living. Having been ranked by Forbes as one of the top five cities in the U.S. for technology, Seattle’s growing tech industry has drawn to it the likes of Microsoft, Amazon and Expedia who all have their headquarters here. Other big companies based in Seattle include Nordstrom, Costco and Alaskan Airlines.

Thanks mainly to the tech boom in this city and the influx of experienced professionals, Seattle’s median household income of $102,486 is almost 56% higher than the national median annual income of $65,712.  

The Great Outdoors

Seattle did not receive its nickname of the ‘Emerald City’ without good reason. Thanks to its proximity to nature, Seattle is home to some stunning mountain ranges, alpine meadows, lush green forests and natural shorelines. Whether you enjoy camping or sailing there is something for everyone in Seattle’s great outdoors.

Snoqualmie Falls, situated east of Seattle, is one of the area’s most popular natural attractions. This waterfall of almost 270 feet offers spectacular views as well as hiking trails. 

Seattle’s Puget Sound is one of Washington’s most beautiful regions. This stunning body of water in the Pacific Northwest is an inlet of the Pacific Ocean and home to dolphins, humpback whales, orcas and sea otters.  The San Juan islands offer outdoor enthusiasts a range of activities such as biking, hiking, scuba diving and fishing and is also popular with lovers of seafood.

With all of these great reasons, perhaps it's time for you to consider settling in Seattle. 

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