Seattle, Washington
Seattle is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. With a population of approximately 753,675, it is the largest city in the state of Washington. The Seattle metropolitan area's population is 3.98 million, making it the 15th-largest in the United States. The city was named Seattle in 1852, in honor of Chief Si'ahl of the local Duwamish and Suquamish tribes.
Job Market
Seattle's economy is driven by a mix of older industrial companies, and "new economy" Internet and technology companies, service, design, and clean technology companies. The city's gross metropolitan product (GMP) was $231 billion in 2010, making it the 11th largest metropolitan economy in the United States.
The city has a reputation for heavy coffee consumption; coffee companies founded or based in Seattle include Starbucks, Seattle's Best Coffee, and Tully's.
Seattle Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods include; Capitol Hill, First Hill, West Seattle, Beacon Hill, Queen Anne, Magnolia, as well as, Wallingford, Delridge, Mount Baker, Seward Park, Washington Park, Broadmoor, Madrona, Phinney Ridge, Sunset Hill, Blue Ridge, Broadview, Laurelhurst, Hawthorne Hills, Maple Leaf, and Crown Hill.
Seattle is home to the University of Washington, ranked at No. 11 in the world, tied with Johns Hopkins University.
Living
The Seattle Center, the location of the 1962 World's Fair, has become a premier destination for arts, entertainment, and leisure activities. The 74-acre campus is home to The Experience Music Project, The Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum, and The Space Needle.
Downtown Seattle hosts the Seattle Art Museum, The Seattle Symphony, and Pike Place Market.
Historic Pioneer Square is the destination for the Seattle Underground Tour and is adjacent to Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park.
Seattle Market Trends
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