Seattle, Washington
As an avid Grey’s Anatomy fan there was no way I could leave Seattle off this list. Seattle, Washington is currently one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S with a population of a little over 4 million.
First, let’s talk about the weather. As you might know, Seattle has a reputation for being an everlasting city of precipitation. And while rain is quite frequent, it’s not actually as bad as you think. Rain is typically very light (locals actually pride themselves on never using an umbrella). Seattle sees about 92 days of precipitation a year, and while that might seem like a lot, cities like New York, Boston, and Chicago actually see more rain on average. Summers in Seattle though are absolutely beautiful, averaging around 75 degrees and little to no humidity! This makes Seattle the perfect place for outdoor summer activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, and more.
For those of you who love the outdoors, don’t fret, Seattle has an abundance of green space. Kerry Park in particular offers stunning views of the Space Needle among its luscious greenery. With so many parks the city is great for pet owners and families!
As college graduation is just a few years away, I know many of us are always looking for the next best opportunity. Seattle is one of the nation’s tech capitals, second only to San Fransico, providing a wide array of opportunities to aspiring individuals who are passionate about the technology world. Specifically, Seattle is home to the headquarters of Amazon. Not only does this mean more jobs, but it also means more innovation throughout the city. One example of this is Amazon Go, a chain of convenience stores that allow customers to purchase food and other necessities without having to wait in line or checkout.
What else is there to love about Seattle? The food! Downtown offers a vast variety of different culinary experiences. From Boba Tea to authentic street tacos, you just can’t go wrong. In fact, Seattle is actually known as the greatest coffee town in America. The very first Starbucks actually originated in Seattle and now authentic and unique coffee shops have completely taken over the city. Slate Coffee Roasters is a fan favorite for delicious Kenyan roasts that you have to try!
Seattle is a beautiful city, but it isn’t exactly cheap. The average home for living in the city is $816,718 which is greatly higher than the national average but also significantly cheaper than places like New York City or Los Angeles. Additionally, the cost of living varies greatly depending on which neighborhood you chose to reside in; both significantly cheaper and more expensive options exist!
Give the Emerald City some thought, it truly is amazing 🙂
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I had no idea that the infamous rain in Seattle isn’t actually that bad and that other cities have more rain on average! It seems like a beautiful place to live and work with a really nice environment and opportunities.