City Profiles

Seattle, WA

Seattle SkylineKnown as the birthplace of grunge music for such popular bands as Nirvana, The Foo Fighters and Pearl Jam, and recognized as the city with the most literate and educated people in the U.S., Seattle offers students, professionals and families a great place to start a career and have fun.

After taking in some of the best theater shows and concerts in the West Coast, people can enjoy a nice cup of coffee in the city where Starbucks was founded.

And something else about Seattle: since it’s home to the University of Washington, a top recognized research school, there are plenty of technology and science-related careers offered after college graduation.

When you’re living in Seattle you’re enjoying every aspect of your personal and professional life.

City Details
Annual Revenue:Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Average Apartment Price:$804
Average Home Price:$363,000-$489,000
Average Income:$45,000-$49,000
Medium Age:35-38
Nearby Cities:Mercer Island, WA
Bellevue, WA
Kirkland, WA
Nickname:The Emerald City
Population:582,174
State:WA
Top Employers:REI, Starbucks, Washington Mutual
Top Industries:Finance, Internet, Engineering
Weather:Avg. Jan. temp = 37˚F, Avg. July temp = 75˚F
Website: http://www.seattle.gov/