Is Seattle really that depressing?

In fact, Seattle was the saddest metro area in the nation last month. Yep, Seattle is depressing and also depressed! About 1.5 million adults in the metro area reported having feelings of being depressed or hopeless last month.

Is Seattle Washington a good place to live?

Seattle is consistently ranked among the 10 best places to live in the United States by U.S. News, and for good reason. Not only is Seattle surrounded by lush evergreen forests, but the city is famous for being environmentally friendly. Plus, its residents earn above-average incomes.

Is Seattle a clean city?

The Seattle area has ranked second — to Miami — as the nation’s cleanest city of the year, according to Forbes magazine. Seattle spent the most per person of any city on handling trash and recycling, according to Forbes. It also has a large Superfund site on its front porch, in the Duwamish River.

Do you live in one of the world’s most poorly planned cities?

While pretty much any urban human can gripe about traffic in their city, or the occasional ugly skyscraper, not everyone can lay claim to living in one of the most poorly planned cities in the world. But like David Hasselhoff’s popularity, poor city design knows no international borders.

What is the population of Seattle in 2020?

With a population of 737,015 in 2020, Seattle is the 18th most populous city in the U.S. and has the largest population of cities in King County, the broader Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area (itself the 14th largest metro area in the nation), and the state of Washington. Seattle’s population grew rapidly between 2010 and 2020:

How has Seattle changed in the last decade?

Seattle was one of 14 cities in the U.S. that grew by more than 100,000 people in the last decade, as highlighted by the Census Bureau in releasing the 2020 Census Redistricting data: Household size: Decennial census data show that Seattle has experienced a downward trend in average household size for decades.

How many housing units will Seattle build by 2035?

Seattle’s current Comprehensive Plan anticipates at least 70,000 housing units citywide over the 20-year planning period from 2015 to 2035. These estimates are based on the city’s share of the growth that OFM had previously projected for King County. Seattle’s Growth Strategy guides most of the city’s growth to urban centers and urban villages.