I'm moving to the Seattle area for college in less than a month. I currently live in Virginia, so I'm both excited and terrified for the move. I'm moving by myself, and I have no family anywhere near the area, so that kind of adds to the terror and excitement. Your video actually calmed my nerves a bit, thank you. :)
Seattle, San Francisco and Miami are definitely among my favorite cities because they have so much character without being too spread out, too hurried, too polluted or too cold.
Good job on the video! Lived in Seattle for almost 5 years and been away a year this month. Finding myself homesick lately and ready to move back..... when the job market picks back up
I must say you do make Seattle sound interesting.Would like to give it a try.Have felt for years that I'm more of a West coast person.Have lived in a few states including California.My main concerns are cost of living & quality of life. You can live pretty well in many states on the middle and southern east coast states.$17 per hour wages provides the basics of life here.But in outter Seattle area that type wage might be starvation money. Go west go West but does that destination offer alot?
Just want to ask something more. Is there a high crime problem in areas like Bothel or neighboring towns? Are people open and friendly? How substantial is ethnic diversity? And does it rain all the time as people say and is there certain areas which get less rain? I'm not from Orlando florida (from new jersey)and would like to find a progressive place that is beautiful and green. Some where as layed back as north carolina but progressive in politics. Thank you!
I know you uploaded this some 5 years ago, but thanks anyway for sharing. My wife and I are moving up there soon and this really helped me come up with a list of things to see when we get there. Much appreciated!
if i had a choice of any city i could relocate to and have everything i have now. it would be there. close to the sea. close to mountains. perfect temps year round and not nearly as overwhelming as cali
I like dinner clubs for live music,and bars which celebrate national idenity such as Irish and British bars.You see that here in florida quite a bit.I wonder if Seattle is that eclectic is various options despite the fact that there is less diversity? Is downtown seattle a safe place or is it filled with homeless people?How is the night life in places like Bothel and Renten and Sammamish?Are people approachable or do most people have their guard up?Whats the best 5 things about seattle area?
Ethnic acceptance is a very big deal in my opinion.It should be embraced and encouraged.Seattle does sound like it check that box in a very strong way especially compared to North Carolina.Only the cities of Asheville and Raleigh in NC are very progressive imo. North Carolina is chuck full of great Universities like WakeForest,Duke,Carolina, you name it, its there.I like that Seattle is well invested in the healthcare industry wich should equate to WA state having high quality medical care.
Seattle is definitely not like Miami. I sympathize with your concerns about about sexism and racism. Miami has a huge media/celebrity culture and industry. It also has some of the worst economic and racial segregation in the country. Although there are less minorities in Seattle, it's also one of the least segregated cities in the country. Racial bigotry is not tolerated here. We also have one of the highest rates of interracial marriages in the country.
Well, the Seattle area has a big tech and healthcare industry that is thriving. It also has a much lower unemployment rate than most parts of the country. While the cost of living is higher in Seattle itself, there are a lot more affordable options for you in surrounding areas, and although it's expensive in some places the pay for the same jobs in Seattle is also higher. It's magnitudes cheaper than San Francisco/Los Angeles. I'd say maybe check out real estate sites like redfin.com.
Is living 30 minutes outside Seattle VERY expensive for apartments? How expensive is petrol?Is the Seattle Freeze real? In moving away from florida I'm trying to decide between either the mountains of Asheville North Carolina(beautiful, like Hippieville which is very cool,imagine raves,several dinner clubs w life music,art galleries,kinda like San Fran but cheaper and southern) or to the outskirts of Seattle which I know has amazing night life,a REAL cosmopolitain city but with worse weather.
Things I dislike about florida that can be better in Seattle? Florida has zero scenery unless you live near the ocean which btw puts you at risk of Hurricanes.Been there done that,thank you hurricane Andrew and all the other smaller tropical storms which we have experienced.Florida is politically EXTREMELY EXTREMELY conservative.Tired of the Tea Party members that have the intelligence of a neanderthal that run our state government.Tired of the 100 degree weather btw that is in the shade lol.
I'm allways concern about moving to a new region of the country for fear that racism could be an issue.As an African American male there are some places where I could be discriminated against, via employment,dating or racial profiling.Is Seattle as progressive and embracing toward all ethnicities? I'm currently in central florida and hate the weather, job opportunities and lack of night life.Seattle area will be about 20% more expensive but if the place is amazing,it could be worth it.
Seattle's high cost of living/traffic are problems. It could not be more different than Florida, though. No thunderstorms, mild summers/winters (rare snow), cloudy. Nearby mountains and lots of hiking, beautiful islands and some of the thickest, tallest evergreen forests in the world. It's definitely very green, but it is a totally different kind of green than Florida. The cost of living is a lot lower in surrounding cities/neighborhoods, but they're also a lot less urban.
1. Very low crime rate. 2. friendly, very laid back but reserved is the stereotype. 3. pretty white (66% non-hispanic white) 4. Summers are very dry and sunny, drier than almost all the cities east of the west coast. Fall, winter and spring are typically cloudy/partly cloudy with occasional drizzle (total rainfall is actually less than NYC, Boston, Atlanta) and some areas close by in rain shadow get only 15 inches of rain (comparable to LA).
Is living in or near Seattle worth the higher cost of living? I'm currently living in Orlando Florida,not a bad place but nothing to do other than theme parks. Large amount of crime here, I don't like year long hot weather. Rent for a 1bedroom,1bh at brand new gated luxury complex is only $650 per month,w/ only a $350 deposit move-in .I don't expect to get apple for apple in Washington state.But is the cost of living reasonable near Seattle,& are there tons of night life & other things to do?
Very, very well done video. My fiancee and I live in Pennsylvania and we spent a week in Seattle for the first time over New Year's earlier this year--fireworks from the Space Needle! We loved it. Oh, and even though it was New Year's, it was sunny for 6 days straight. Unreal LOL. We're going back next month to get married. Love the city...and you covered all the hot spots. :)
@karandipsohal Seattle is awesome I have lived here all my life and the weather is never extreme, almost always within anywhere from 40 degrese in the winter, to 80 sometimes in the summer. The hottest that I know about that its been here in Seattle was 113 degrese last summer. It is definately a wonderful place to live
Great video, but anyone visiting needs to hop in a car and head about an hour north to Everett and take a tour of the Boeing factory, worth the drive. Also check out Deception Pass Bridge on Whidbey islajd, its unbelievable.
Hi! So me and my husband are thinking about moving to seattle next year when he graduates fron grad school... We are both in our 30's, no kids... Where do u think we should live (rent a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment
We are considering moving to Seattle from NJ. It was either Seattle or San Diego...and well Seattle just seems like a better fit for us. We will be out there for a visit in Feb. Thanks for this video Dave. It's great!!!!!!
Let me know how it worked out...me, my wife and kids are looking to move there within 3 months..I am like you....terrified and unsure...but I visited there once and fell in love instantly!
Why can't anyone make good video of Seattle? The lighting is always too dull or washed out. That's because most of the time the air is gray, not just the sky. People in Seattle don't tan, they rust.
I had the opportunity to visit Seattle and many of the neighboring cities/towns and neighborhoods. It's truly a awesome place. I wanted to move after being there. Great Vid!
Try South Everett. It's about 20 miles north of Seattle and is a nice suburb. North Everett isn't as nice though unless you go really north but the houses are more expensive.
Thanks so much for this! I'm from New Zealand, never been to more of America than LA disney land but now I have to write about Seattle - this is life saving!
Thanks for the video! For someone who has never been there, it is nice to see a video like this to get a better idea of what living in Seattle might be like.
We spent a couple of weeks in Seattle 2008, stayed in a lovely apartment in Queen Anne overlooking the Magnolia boat harbor. We had a great time and will be back fairly often, as funds allow. We were lucky with the weather, saw Mt Rainier nearly every day.
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Thanks Dave, I like your work, its very interactive and real....Keep going.Thank you.
I'm moving to the Seattle area for college in less than a month. I currently live in Virginia, so I'm both excited and terrified for the move. I'm moving by myself, and I have no family anywhere near the area, so that kind of adds to the terror and excitement. Your video actually calmed my nerves a bit, thank you. :)
Seattle, San Francisco and Miami are definitely among my favorite cities because they have so much character without being too spread out, too hurried, too polluted or too cold.
Good job on the video! Lived in Seattle for almost 5 years and been away a year this month. Finding myself homesick lately and ready to move back..... when the job market picks back up
AHH i can't wait to visit Seattle this June! My fiance grew up around this area, i finally get to see his hometown
I want to move to Seattle after watching this!
Thanks so much for making this video im sooo excited im visting seattle this weeked to see Portishead.
Great place, awful people. Everybody who tailgates you will have a coexist bumper sticker on their car. Promise.
Seattle is amazing and there is no place I would've rather been raised in and there is no other place I would live.
@OneRyLove dude i'm hoping the exact same thing!! that is, if they keep me in the states. #1 is London, #2 is NYC, #3 is Seattle
This is a great overview of our wonderful city! Excellent job!
I must say you do make Seattle sound interesting.Would like to give it a try.Have felt for years that I'm more of a West coast person.Have lived in a few states including California.My main concerns are cost of living & quality of life. You can live pretty well in many states on the middle and southern east coast states.$17 per hour wages provides the basics of life here.But in outter Seattle area that type wage might be starvation money. Go west go West but does that destination offer alot?
Nice video,so detail,thanks
Seattle is completely the funnest city ever...I visit often!
Are you joking? Seattle is not racist. It's one of the most progressive areas in the country.
Thank you so much for this it was very informative.
I'm going to seattle tommorrow
i moved here in march of 2013. it is by far the best city i have ever lived in. i have never had a desire to leave and still haven't. go seahawks!!
Bandwagon
It is a greatest city in US.Period!
I miss home so much after watching this..I dont like where life has taken me. California sucks.
Just want to ask something more.
Is there a high crime problem in areas like Bothel or neighboring towns? Are people open and friendly? How substantial is ethnic diversity? And does it rain all the time as people say and is there certain areas which get less rain? I'm not from Orlando florida (from new jersey)and would like to find a progressive place that is beautiful and green. Some where as layed back as north carolina but progressive in politics. Thank you!
I know you uploaded this some 5 years ago, but thanks anyway for sharing. My wife and I are moving up there soon and this really helped me come up with a list of things to see when we get there. Much appreciated!
You didn't mention all the pot smoking homeless natives at pikes place
A great place to visit but don't move here, we don't need our traffic to be any worse than it already is.
if i had a choice of any city i could relocate to and have everything i have now. it would be there. close to the sea. close to mountains. perfect temps year round and not nearly as overwhelming as cali
Wow this must have been filmed on that one sunny day per year. And just a short train ride south from here in Bellingham.
I like dinner clubs for live music,and bars which celebrate national idenity such as Irish and British bars.You see that here in florida quite a bit.I wonder if Seattle is that eclectic is various options despite the fact that there is less diversity? Is downtown seattle a safe place or is it filled with homeless people?How is the night life in places like Bothel and Renten and Sammamish?Are people approachable or do most people have their guard up?Whats the best 5 things about seattle area?
Ethnic acceptance is a very big deal in my opinion.It should be embraced and encouraged.Seattle does sound like it check that box in a very strong way especially compared to North Carolina.Only the cities of Asheville and Raleigh in NC are very progressive imo. North Carolina is chuck full of great Universities like WakeForest,Duke,Carolina, you name it, its there.I like that Seattle is well invested in the healthcare industry wich should equate to WA state having high quality medical care.
Seattle is definitely not like Miami. I sympathize with your concerns about about sexism and racism. Miami has a huge media/celebrity culture and industry. It also has some of the worst economic and racial segregation in the country. Although there are less minorities in Seattle, it's also one of the least segregated cities in the country. Racial bigotry is not tolerated here. We also have one of the highest rates of interracial marriages in the country.
Well, the Seattle area has a big tech and healthcare industry that is thriving. It also has a much lower unemployment rate than most parts of the country. While the cost of living is higher in Seattle itself, there are a lot more affordable options for you in surrounding areas, and although it's expensive in some places the pay for the same jobs in Seattle is also higher. It's magnitudes cheaper than San Francisco/Los Angeles. I'd say maybe check out real estate sites like redfin.com.
Is living 30 minutes outside Seattle VERY expensive for apartments? How expensive is petrol?Is the Seattle Freeze real? In moving away from florida I'm trying to decide between either the mountains of Asheville North Carolina(beautiful, like Hippieville which is very cool,imagine raves,several dinner clubs w life music,art galleries,kinda like San Fran but cheaper and southern) or to the outskirts of Seattle which I know has amazing night life,a REAL cosmopolitain city but with worse weather.
Things I dislike about florida that can be better in Seattle? Florida has zero scenery unless you live near the ocean which btw puts you at risk of Hurricanes.Been there done that,thank you hurricane Andrew and all the other smaller tropical storms which we have experienced.Florida is politically EXTREMELY EXTREMELY conservative.Tired of the Tea Party members that have the intelligence of a neanderthal that run our state government.Tired of the 100 degree weather btw that is in the shade lol.
I'm allways concern about moving to a new region of the country for fear that racism could be an issue.As an African American male there are some places where I could be discriminated against, via employment,dating or racial profiling.Is Seattle as progressive and embracing toward all ethnicities? I'm currently in central florida and hate the weather, job opportunities and lack of night life.Seattle area will be about 20% more expensive but if the place is amazing,it could be worth it.
Seattle's high cost of living/traffic are problems. It could not be more different than Florida, though. No thunderstorms, mild summers/winters (rare snow), cloudy. Nearby mountains and lots of hiking, beautiful islands and some of the thickest, tallest evergreen forests in the world. It's definitely very green, but it is a totally different kind of green than Florida. The cost of living is a lot lower in surrounding cities/neighborhoods, but they're also a lot less urban.
1. Very low crime rate. 2. friendly, very laid back but reserved is the stereotype. 3. pretty white (66% non-hispanic white) 4. Summers are very dry and sunny, drier than almost all the cities east of the west coast. Fall, winter and spring are typically cloudy/partly cloudy with occasional drizzle (total rainfall is actually less than NYC, Boston, Atlanta) and some areas close by in rain shadow get only 15 inches of rain (comparable to LA).
Is living in or near Seattle worth the higher cost of living? I'm currently living in Orlando Florida,not a bad place but nothing to do other than theme parks. Large amount of crime here, I don't like year long hot weather. Rent for a 1bedroom,1bh at brand new gated luxury complex is only $650 per month,w/ only a $350 deposit move-in .I don't expect to get apple for apple in Washington state.But is the cost of living reasonable near Seattle,& are there tons of night life & other things to do?
Very, very well done video. My fiancee and I live in Pennsylvania and we spent a week in Seattle for the first time over New Year's earlier this year--fireworks from the Space Needle! We loved it. Oh, and even though it was New Year's, it was sunny for 6 days straight. Unreal LOL. We're going back next month to get married. Love the city...and you covered all the hot spots. :)
@karandipsohal Seattle is awesome I have lived here all my life and the weather is never extreme, almost always within anywhere from 40 degrese in the winter, to 80 sometimes in the summer. The hottest that I know about that its been here in Seattle was 113 degrese last summer. It is definately a wonderful place to live
Great video, but anyone visiting needs to hop in a car and head about an hour north to Everett and take a tour of the Boeing factory, worth the drive. Also check out Deception Pass Bridge on Whidbey islajd, its unbelievable.
Hi! So me and my husband are thinking about moving to seattle next year when he graduates fron grad school... We are both in our 30's, no kids... Where do u think we should live (rent a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment
We are considering moving to Seattle from NJ. It was either Seattle or San Diego...and well Seattle just seems like a better fit for us. We will be out there for a visit in Feb. Thanks for this video Dave. It's great!!!!!!
Let me know how it worked out...me, my wife and kids are looking to move there within 3 months..I am like you....terrified and unsure...but I visited there once and fell in love instantly!
Why can't anyone make good video of Seattle? The lighting is always too dull or washed out. That's because most of the time the air is gray, not just the sky. People in Seattle don't tan, they rust.
I love these temperate maritime climate parts of the US
I had the opportunity to visit Seattle and many of the neighboring cities/towns and neighborhoods. It's truly a awesome place. I wanted to move after being there. Great Vid!
Try South Everett. It's about 20 miles north of Seattle and is a nice suburb. North Everett isn't as nice though unless you go really north but the houses are more expensive.
Is there a red light district? are you going to make part 2?
Thanks so much for this! I'm from New Zealand, never been to more of America than LA disney land but now I have to write about Seattle - this is life saving!
Thanks for the video! For someone who has never been there, it is nice to see a video like this to get a better idea of what living in Seattle might be like.
It is a great concise guide...and very informative. I live in Vancouver, love to visit our neighbor city sometime soon. Thank you Dave for this Video.
That's a great video if you're just exploring Seattle but how's life living in Seattle?
This is the best video I have seen on you tube of Seattle. You should make one of Vancouver,I have not found a good one yet.
Thanks
thanks , your video illustrated us , we are going to spend aour summer vacations there, great for foreign visitors like us .
how are the people? open minded? can you say hello to someone and ask how their day is, without getting dirty looks?
you have nothing to fear but fear itself. all the things you might be afraid of are best met without fear.
@hibyemypie thanks for the great information but im now looking at Sammamish which is around the corner.
I live in Seattle, and yes, it's one of the best city in United States to reside. I simply love it!
I'm going to Seattle in January! i'm from Australia, so much more excited after watching this!!
@crezm1995 Take a vacation and visit! Our sports teams are so-so but we have great coffee. :)
what about if we look at it from the finicial part ? is expensive to live there or anything ?
Planning a visit to Seattle this May. Thanks for the preview of what to look forward to!
rain is synonymous with seattle. these videos need to be shot in the rain and in winter.
@ 5:24 mark is where my soon to be husband asked me to marry him!! I LOVE SEATTLE!!!
What area in seattle will fun and safe and not too expensive for us? Thanks for sharing
Nice job. But you forgot the Wedgewood Rock! How could you miss that of all things?
Seattle, I've been= Starlight dancing bones in the night, and artists being blank.
I don't know anyone from San Francisco who likes to call their city "Frisco." >:(
We spent a couple of weeks in Seattle 2008, stayed in a lovely apartment in Queen Anne overlooking the Magnolia boat harbor. We had a great time and will be back fairly often, as funds allow. We were lucky with the weather, saw Mt Rainier nearly every day.
@LuvTheOwls You can take my place. When I have enough money, I'm outta here.
Thanks for the video Dave!! Well Done, I hope to make Seattle my home soon.
Wonder if seattle is good on paper but bad in reality like miamibeach?
I am so moving here when I am older and things with me are settled!
I proposed to my fiancé at the top of the space needle I love seattle!
@JBird1964 me my mom and little bro are moving there in a few months
Seattle luks like a great place to live but what's the weather like?
Jens Bergensten sent me........you probably dont know who he is....
Amazing, always something exciting to do, so much to explore! :D
What a beautiful city. Definitely, its part of my bucket list.
Moving to Seattle for college from Alabama. Very excited :)
@mike32996 Well, I can say it's far cheaper than New York.
It is good video which gives insight of Seatlle, Thanks.
don't forget the beautiful exhibits at Chihuly Gardens
i moved to seattle this year a new friends to find job
I hope i get stationed here when i go to the Air Force
i live here, and was born here! i luv u seattle
@deluxe2110 aw that is so cute
Great video, thank you!
I miss Seattle so bad! I want to go back!! :[
awesome way to rep our town!! Good job!!
thanks man, this is very informative!
Are there a lot of people riding bikes there?
Yes, a ton
Thank you far an interesting tour.
Puget Sound harbor = Elliot Bay
@tugtugbug926 Darn you!!1!!
Hi Dave, I sent you a message
looks very nice
i can't wait to get there!
Great Video, thank you.
Born in San Francisco?
I'm okay with this.