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Seattle, WA

Tech hub · Tech jobs 2.2x the U.S. share

Summit View is part of the Seattle area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Seattle

Amazon Spheres from Avenue, April
Amazon Spheres from Avenue, April · Photo: SounderBruce, CC BY-SA 4.0
Benaroya Hall, Seattle, Washington,
Benaroya Hall, Seattle, Washington, · Photo: Andrew A Smith, CC BY-SA 3.0
Boeing prototype "City of Everett" at Museum of Flight September
Boeing prototype "City of Everett" at Museum of Flight September · Photo: 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
Climate Pledge Arena in Kraken configuration view from SE upper tier
Climate Pledge Arena in Kraken configuration view from SE upper tier · Photo: SounderBruce, CC BY-SA 4.0
Seattle Center Studio Scroll Screen
Seattle Center Studio Scroll Screen · Photo: Maiacosis, CC BY-SA 4.0
King County Water Taxi Downtown Seattle
King County Water Taxi Downtown Seattle · Photo: Adbar, CC BY-SA 3.0
Lake Union Park
Lake Union Park · Photo: Seattle Parks, CC BY 2.0
Link trains at University St station in
Link trains at University St station in · Photo: Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
Norwegian Sun in Seattle, Washington
Norwegian Sun in Seattle, Washington · Photo: mahalie from seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Where it is
Seattle
Seattle in Washington
Washington in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Seattle area.

82
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
200+
coffee shops
200+
parks
200+
playgrounds
42
libraries
13
movie theaters
47
live theaters
27
museums
92
bookstores
2
comic shops
200+
gyms
200+
bars
34
pharmacies
7
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 612,361 rented homes in the Seattle area, 54% rent for under $2,000 a month and 88% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 9%
$1,000 to $1,499: 17%
$1,500 to $1,999: 28%
$2,000 to $2,499: 23%
$2,500 to $2,999: 11%
$3,000 or more: 12%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in the Seattle area rents for $1,500 to $1,999 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $3,000 to $3,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

Link trains at University St station in
Link trains at University St station in · Photo: Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0

18 public school districts in this county, with about 260,829 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle
51,238 students · 16.2 students per teacher · 109 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Lake Washington School District · Redmond
30,991 students · 17.6 students per teacher · 58 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Kent School District · Kent
25,586 students · 16.9 students per teacher · 45 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Federal Way School District · Federal Way
21,606 students · 18.2 students per teacher · 46 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Issaquah School District · Issaquah
19,524 students · 19 students per teacher · 30 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$727,359
What a typical home sells for across the Seattle area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Cost of living
About 11% above the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $111 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 111.1 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Average commute
30 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Data centers nearby
None within 15 miles
No mapped data center buildings near the town center.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Homeowners insurance
About $1,753 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in WA. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Very High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Unemployment
4.6%
The share of people looking for work who can't find it, averaged over the year. U.S.: about 4%.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025
Median household income
$122,148
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.84% of home value a year
About $840 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
No state income tax
WA's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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