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.
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SeniorScore™ Overview
- Seattle scores higher than the Washington average of 68.
- Seattle scores lower than the national average of 72.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.