Senior Living in Seattle, Washington

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The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

SeniorScore™ Overview

Seattle scores higher than the Washington average of 68.
Seattle scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 22 hospitals within close range of the city, including Harborview Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, and Virginia Mason Medical Center.
There are 511 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Samuel\'s Adult Family Home, Brightstar Care Central Seattle, and Skyline at First Hill.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.9, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 949 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very high property crime rate.
The area has a high violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (23% of residents).
There are 90 golf courses in or around the city, including Broadmoor Golf Club, Jefferson Park Golf Club(Par 3 Course at Jefferson Park Golf Club ), and Interbay Family Golf Center.
There are 44 parks near the city center, including Occidental Square, Waterfront Park, and Westlake Park.
There are 371 churches in or near the city, including Trinity Parish Episcopal Chr, St James Cathedral, and First United Methodist Church.
There are 23 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 637 grocery stores within the city.
There are 54 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 303 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.88% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.88% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 8.30%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Washington has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $83,538, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $61,442, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $38,441, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $51,000 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $128,235 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $14,729 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $58,344 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 7.11%, which is average compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Seattle receives average levels of rainfall each year.
Seattle has average mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very poor air quality.
This city has above average water quality.
Seattle has a very dense population density of 8,769.0 people per square mile.
Residents of Seattle have an average daily commute time.
The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
Seattle has a low public school quality ranking.
The city has a very high public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 90.54%.