However, based on what I hear from coworkers and friends, it seems like the the Pacific Northwest lacks diversity in general. Seattle has the third highest homeless population of any US city and I would be remiss to exclude this fact because it impacts my perception of living in Seattle.
Tent cities are quite common and drug use is rampant. It seems like homelessness gets worse by the day. Homelessness is a tough humanitarian issue to solve and the city is working on it, but I personally have no idea what the solution is and doubt it will get addressed anytime soon.
Public transportation in any city depends on where you live and where you work and play. Living in Seattle is no different. Service shortages, heavy traffic and delayed buses and trains are not uncommon.
I lived in Seattle for 46 years. I saw Seattle go from a beautiful friendly city to a not friendly city. I do not know abut the north end but the south and southwest part of the city are predominate black and Asian. As far as the homeless goes it is a problem. One the city council has really done nothing about until they squandered million of Federal funds not on doing anything for the homeless but on studies to see what Could be done. I loved Seattle and I miss the beauty of the city but I do not miss the taxes nor the politics which is turning that beautiful place into a mess.
Seattle is definitely going through some growing pains, no doubt about that. I love visiting Sonoma county! But yes, from what I hear, the cost of living is so much higher in California. I hope you and your family are able to make it back to Seattle, sounds like you love it here! I lived in Seattle for 68 years…born and raised. In July, of I wore tights, jeans, t shirt and a sweatshirt and topped it off with a parka and I was freezing. I moved in August, to Scottsdale, Az. The only thing I miss is grass and automatic sprinklers.
I moved to Seattle in I loved the eclectic feel and diversity. Over time that seems to have gone away. I feel like homelessness in this city has always been a problem here. I used to walk downtown and the homeless lined the streets. The homeless people are not the problem. And yes, for the most part like every other Seattlite they keep to themselves. And the eclectic shops are being torn down to be replaced with major chain stores like Rite Aid and Target.
Tina, I agree with you on this one. The influx of growth has changed the feel of the city. Oh you are from Brooklyn yayyy Home???????? It is a massive, modern building. Seattle Public Library Photo: Nicola. There is no way to sugarcoat this. The traffic in Seattle will test your patience; it is terrible. In general, the closer one lives to the center of the city, the better the options. Within the city, newer light rail lines are becoming quite popular and will typically get you where you need to go in quick fashion.
Other options to get around town include Metro buses or one of the downtown trollies. There are some Zip Car rental locations if you only need wheels once and awhile. Plus, there are some beautiful views to go along with the ride. If you can travel outside of peak commuter times, you can get in or out of downtown fairly quickly.
Typical Evening Commuter Traffic in Seattle. Food trucks are increasing in popularity here. As mentioned above, breaking long stretches of staying indoors cabin fever during the gloomy months of winter is a good thing. Time spent playing with your dog outside and a little hiking help, too. While Seattle has grown up and become a more world-class city, it hasn't lost its charm or the ability to get seafood right. A plate of local steamer clams with garlic bread can cause your eyes roll into the back of your head.
East Coasters have White Castle. Californians have In-N-Out Burger. The perfect compliment to any Dick's burger would include an order of their distinctly oily and salt-drenched French fries. And maybe a milkshake. The Northwest is the real home of the craft brewing industry in the United States. Today, the scene is prolific with artisans micro-brewing everything from beer to wine, tea and coffee.
Anything that can be smashed and liquefied is a candidate for small-batch brewing. The school system includes:. GreatSchools gives the district an overall score of 9 out of a possible As you would expect in any large U. The University of Washington is the largest.
The campus is huge; it covers acres and reaches the shores of the always-gorgeous Lake Washington. Bubble gum, vinyl, synthetic rubber and color TV tubes were all invented there and the Husky Stadium is known for having the loudest crowds in college football. Founded in , Seattle University sits atop Capitol Hill and has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7, with an acceptance rate of The average class size is just 19 students with a student-to-faculty ratio of It offers 64 undergraduate programs, 31 graduate programs and 28 certificate programs.
Seattle Pacific University was also founded in It is a Christian university with a total undergraduate enrollment of just over 3, with an acceptance rate of The campus covers 43 acres and represents 50 different Christian denominations.
The student-to-faculty ratio is The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department maintains over of them! Most parks having adequate playgrounds for children and are dog-friendly.
There are also many locations in the city where you can rent a bike using Pronto Cycle Share. If you want to go cycling for recreation, hit the Burke-Gilman Trail, a mile, multi-use trail cutting across the north side of the city. The trail makes up a significant part of Seattle's overall 98 miles of signed routes.
Walk Score has given Seattle a high walking score stating that the city is the 8th most walkable large city in the United States. Packing Supplies. Apartment Moving. Last Minute Moving. Office movers. Self Storage. Become a mover. Drive for Bellhop. Work at HQ. City Guides. Preparing for Your Move. Certificate of Insurance.
Photo via vagabondfreelancer. Rain or shine, people living in Seattle love getting outside to enjoy nature and all parks that Emerald City has to offer. Ride your bike, have a picnic, or fly some kites off of the mound at Gas Works Park , the setting for the paintball scene in 10 Things I Hate About You.
Spend a day at the acre Discovery Park lying on the beach, kayaking, hiking the sea cliffs, or taking your furry friend on a walk through the forest trails. Photo via suemartin Being environmentally sustainable is a huge part of the Seattle lifestyle for residents.
In , Seattle banned plastic bags and began the requirement for retail stores to only sell paper bags for a minimum of five cents to encourage shoppers to start using reusable bags. The city has also recently become the first city to ban plastic utensils and straws to reduce plastic pollution in the ocean. Photo via dcongerphoto. Want check out some on-the-rise local acts in the Seattle area? Photo via nastasiaspassport. While the city might boast a huge music scene, the arts scene is just as incredible, and exploring it is one of top things to do in Seattle!
Attend the day Seattle International Film Festival to see more than films from 90 different countries with genres ranging from horror and western to animation and avant-garde.
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