Seattle, incorporated in 1869, is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle is located between Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean and Lake Washington. Beyond Lake Washington to the east are the eastside suburbs, such as Bellevue and Redmond. It is a thriving center for businesses from all different sectors. Many people are attracted to the beautiful scenery with views of lakes and mountains, the mild climate and also the diversity and wonderful opportunities available in the city. It is especially attractive to businesses due to its location next to major ports. The Ports of Seattle and Tacoma combined is the nation’s largest container port that serves as a gateway to Asia and also a major connecting point between Alaska and the other 48 states. Therefore, Seattle is one major hub for the transportation of goods both domestically and internationally.
Contact Info:
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Stephen Johnson
Acting Director
Seattle Municipal Tower
PO Box 94708
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 684-8090
Steve.Johnson@Seattle.gov
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Brian Suratt
Manager, Business and Workforce Development
Seattle Municipal Tower
PO Box 94708
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 684-8591
Brian.Suratt@Seattle.gov
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| Total Population |
| Year |
Population |
| 2007 |
586,200 |
| 2006 |
578,700 |
| 2000 |
563,374 |
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| Median Household Income |
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| 1989 (1990 Census) |
$29,353 |
| 1999 (2000 Census) |
$45,736 |
(Source: King County 2007 Annual Growth Report)
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| Major Businesses |
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| Macy's |
City of Seattle |
| Four Seasons Hotel |
Harborview Hospital |
| METRO-King County Government |
Nordstrom |
| Pike Place Market |
Port of Seattle |
| Providence Hospital |
Swedish Hospital |
| The Boeing Company |
The Hilton Hotel |
| The Westin Hotel |
University of Washington |
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| Total Jobs |
470,698 |
| Construction/Resources |
20,125 |
| WTU |
33,163 |
| Manufacturing |
29,939 |
| Retail |
37,037 |
| Information/Technology |
65,218 |
| Health |
60,103 |
| Other Services/FIRE |
145,720 |
| Government/Education |
79,393 |
(Source: King County 2007 Annual Growth Report)
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| Housing Totals |
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Single-Family |
Multi-Family |
Total |
| # of Units (2000) |
134,269 |
136,267 |
270,536 |
| New Residential (2006) |
444 |
3,111 |
3,555 |
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Seattle is considered as the most educated city in the nation with the highest number of college graduates. Residents are serviced by leading educational facilities such as the University of Washington, Seattle Pacific University and Seattle University. There are also many different community events such as Northwest Folklife, the Bite of Seattle, Bumbershoot and Seafair that are popular for both residents and tourists. Seattle is also considered as the most unwired city in the nation, meaning that it is the easiest place to access wireless Internet.
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Seattle has been able to attract businesses from all different sectors. Five Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Seattle, such as Washington Mutual, Amazon.com, Nordstrom, Starbucks and Safeco Insurance. Each sector has continued to expand and have become major contributors to the local economy.
Additional Information
City of Seattle Public Access Network
Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce
