About Seattle
Living in Seattle
Seattle pairs big-city energy with the Pacific Northwest's love of the outdoors. From the historic brick of Pioneer Square to the tree-lined streets of Queen Anne and the cafés of Capitol Hill, every neighborhood has its own character.
Buyers are drawn here for walkability, water and mountain views, a deep job market, and quick access to Puget Sound, the Cascades, and the islands.
Seattle is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is the 18th-most populous city in the United States with a population of 784,777 in 2025, while the Seattle metropolitan area at over 4.15 million residents is the 15th-most populous metropolitan area in the nation. The city is the county seat of King County, the most populous county in Washington. Seattle's growth rate of 21.1% between 2010 and 2020 made it one of the country's fastest-growing large cities. Source: Wikipedia ↗
By the Numbers
The Seattle market
Live figures from the NWMLS feed for this area.
Schools
Seattle Public Schools
- Roosevelt High School
- Garfield High School
- Ballard High School
Dining
A few local favorites
- CanlisIconic special-occasion fine dining over Lake Union
- The Pink DoorBeloved Italian-American hideaway in Post Alley
- Pike Place ChowderAward-winning chowder at the market
- Metropolitan GrillClassic downtown steakhouse
- PaseoLegendary Caribbean sandwiches in Fremont
Lifestyle
What makes Seattle special
- Pike Place Market & the downtown waterfront
- Space Needle, Chihuly Garden & Seattle Center
- Discovery Park, Green Lake & Washington Park Arboretum
- Pro sports — Seahawks, Mariners, Kraken, Sounders
- Light rail to the airport and the Eastside
For Sale