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Seattle, WA
Seattle · King County · WA 98101
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$773K
Median Price
90/100
Walk Score
7.8/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
FSafety
38/100
BSchools
78/100
FQuietness
30/100
ACommute
100/100
AWalkability
90/100
WYLT Score64/100
Our Take
Downtown Seattle is a high‑energy, walkable hub with great transit and dining, but the cost of living is extremely high and noise/traffic are constant. If you thrive on city buzz and can afford the price tag, it may fit. Otherwise, consider a quieter, more affordable area nearby.
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The Good
- ✓Walker's Paradise – 90 Walkscore
- ✓Excellent transit (89) and bikeable (80)
- ✓Access to top restaurants, bars, theaters
- ✓High density of job opportunities and services
Real Talk
- !Rent and home prices far exceed the median income (median rent $2,393, median home $773k vs median income $111k)
- !Crime can be a concern downtown, especially property crime and some violent incidents
- !Noise and traffic are constant, with limited quiet neighborhoods
- !High cost of utilities, parking and living expenses squeeze budgets
- $High parking fees or lack of parking
- $Elevated utility rates (water, electricity, internet)
- $State and local taxes on property and income
- $Higher insurance premiums in urban core
Best For
Young professionalsRemote workersTransit ridersNightlife seekers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Seattle, WA
F
Safety grade
Safety score38 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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