What’s it really like to live in Seattle?

Life in every city or town is unique. Before making a move, you need background information about what to expect in your new city. Seattle is a US city with a rapidly growing population. In addition, every year, the city receives numerous visitors. Among the 50 major US states, the Census places Seattle fourth in terms of population growth.

This verdant and leafy city is environmentally friendly and ranks 10th among the best cities to live in by US News & World Report. Here are some benefits that come with living in the city.

Pros

Living in Seattle is fun. From the weather to the people to the food to the beer, everything is fun. Below are the reasons why life in Seattle is interesting.

• Abundant Green Spaces. As already mentioned, the city is environmentally friendly and home to many trees. The area receives rain on most days of the year. People call it a “rainy” city, but this shouldn’t scare you. Rain here generally takes the form of drizzle, and you can comfortably walk around without an umbrella.
• This rain supports green vegetation with trees and other plants thriving in every part of the city. Living in Seattle, you’ll enjoy cool breezes under a canopy of beautiful green trees.
• Glorious Summers. Every season is good in Seattle, but summers are perfect. During summers, the weather is relatively warm and low humidity blended with incredible views. If you love hiking, you’ll benefit from the many trails to enjoy during the summer. There are other sporting activities that you can do during the summer. If you don’t love hiking, lots of water-based activities are available. For festival lovers, numerous festivals, music parties, and arts about throughout the region.
• Home to Amazon. Headquartered in Seattle, Amazon is more than a store (some view it as a lifestyle!), providing denizens of Seattle almost everything they need for daily life. While walking around the streets, you will undoubtedly find Amazon workers in uniform. Branches of Amazon’s cashier-less stores appear all around the city for easy shopping. Prices are equally affordable, with massive discounts for Seattle residents. There are also gardens throughout the city and on the outskirts where you can purchase fresh vegetables and other farm products.
• Low Cost of Living. Life in cities is usually expensive. Accessing basic needs is quite costly in many large cities, but this is not the case for Seattle. Amazon and other big retail stores make life in Seattle thrilling. The basic needs are easily accessible. Interestingly, salaries in Seattle are higher than the nation’s average. The education system is equally good, with high-tech schools available.
• Wonderful Neighbors. Cities are characterized by both good and bad people. Bad people for this case means the jobless who venture into robbery and other crime. This is not something new in major or already developed cities. The crime rate in Seattle is comparatively low. The town bustles with activity, and most jobs pay well. (On average, the salaries are higher than in other cities.) Since the city is still growing, there are lots of career and business opportunities to seize.

Cons

Seattle is a fantastic city, but like any other place, it has shortcomings. Most of these cons are not enough to discourage you from living in the city. Every town or city has advantages and disadvantages. Below are the shortcomings of Seattle.

• Rain. Seattle is not called “rainy” for nothing. It receives precipitation year-round. Even still, you will see individuals moving around with umbrellas. Luckily, the rain does not pour down heavily but rather drizzles. Individuals who are caught with umbrellas are usually visitors to the city. For someone who lives in Seattle, the drizzles are not enough to carry an umbrella. Instead, people dress for rain with appropriate outerwear. If you simply don’t love rain at all, you may find the city harder to adapt to. 
• Seattleites Love Dogs. The environment in Seattle is favorable for dogs. While moving in the streets, you will encounter individuals with their pets (usually dogs). Sometimes there are dog competitions held in the city. This does not mean, however, that dogs are aimlessly wandering around. Nevertheless, if you don’t love dogs, then you may find it uncomfortable. 

Seaford, Delaware

Seaford, Delaware, is located along the Nanticoke River in Sussex County, Delaware. It is the largest city entirely within Sussex County and was once voted the 28th Best Small Town in America, and it’s named after Seaford, East Sussex, in England.

Seaford sits on land that was first settled as part of Maryland. Other cities similarly situated include Bridgeville, Greenwood, Middleford, which were all part of Dorchester County in the Province of Maryland. Blades, Laurel, and Concord areas, on the other hand, were part of Somerset County. It is reported that an error in a map coordinate resulted in the east-west line of Delaware being from current Delmar to Fenwick. The original agreement had the east-west line at the Cape Henlopen, not at the false cape. If the line had survived, Seaford would now be in Maryland. After many years in London’s courts, the boundary lines are as the surveyors Mason and Dixon defined in 1763.

Sebastopol, California

Sebastopol, California, is a city in Sonoma County in California. It sits about a 20-minute drive away from the Pacific Ocean, between Santa Rosa and Bodega Bay. Sebastopol is known for its liberal-leaning politics and small-town charm. It was once primarily a plum- and apple-growing region; wine grapes, however, now predominate, and nearly all lands once used for orchards are now vineyards. Famous horticulturist Luther Burbank had gardens in this region. The city hosts an annual Apple Blossom Festival and Gravenstein Apple Fair.

The area’s first known inhabitants were the native Coast Miwok and Pomo peoples. Sebastopol formed in the 1850s with a U.S. Post Office and as a small trade center for the farmers of the surrounding agricultural region. As California’s population swelled after the westward migration and the California Gold Rush of 1848–1855, more and more settlers drifted into the fertile California valleys north of San Francisco to try their farming hand. There is some debate about how the name “Sebastopol” came into use in Sonoma County. Four other California towns were also named Sebastopol: One each in Napa County (renamed Yountville), Tulare County, Sacramento County, Nevada County.