Living in Seattle
Seattle is a city in Washington, United States, home to 780,995 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 1%, #7 of 4,114), car-free households (top 1%, #10 of 3,933), young professionals (top 1%, #14 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Seattle
- Lake Washington is 2.7 km away.
- It is right on the coast of the Salish Sea.
- It is part of Greater Seattle, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 25 min and sets around 1:20; in late June it sets around 6:11.
How Seattle ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #5,064 of 11,898 | #163 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 31 | #6,759 of 9,771 | #110 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 41 | #4,755 of 8,006 | #155 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 50 | #3,041 of 6,237 | #107 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,434 of 9,474 | #150 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,306 of 9,474 | #148 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #3,009 of 10,762 | #132 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | 79 | #19 of 4,537 | #1 of 155 | Map |
| Young professional | 82 | #14 of 4,444 | #1 of 156 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #31 of 3,053 | #1 of 105 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,963 of 7,271 | #114 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #157 of 6,227 | #4 of 219 | Map |
| Car-free household | 88 | #10 of 3,933 | #1 of 137 | Map |
| Student | 84 | #16 of 2,119 | #1 of 71 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 44 | #3,696 of 8,006 | #72 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 27 | #9,524 of 12,111 | #210 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 86 | #7 of 4,114 | #1 of 145 | Map |
| Expat professional | 82 | #122 of 7,271 | #1 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #1,227 of 9,474 | #34 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 12 | #17,737 of 18,063 | #418 of 421 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #3,500 of 16,523 | #188 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 1 | #17,760 of 18,063 | #419 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #1,974 of 16,523 | #41 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #155 of 21,167 | #3 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 54 | #10,021 of 12,111 | #259 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,468 of 6,413 | #100 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 78 | #637 of 12,111 | #11 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 77 | #18 of 4,750 | #1 of 160 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Columbia City (Washington) 6 km
- Mercer Island 9 km
- Bellevue (Washington, 139,820 residents) 10 km
- Greenwood (Washington) 10 km
- White Center 10 km
- Boulevard Park 10 km
- Kirkland (Washington) 12 km
- Riverton (Washington) 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.