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SPOTLIGHT ON GREATER PUGET SOUND

WELCOME TO GREATER PUGET SOUND, WASHINGTON

Quirky. Hip. Eclectic. Lush. Rugged. Intellectual. Artsy. These are just a few of the words one might use to describe the Greater Puget

Sound area, which includes Everett, Olympia, Renton, and Seattle. These cities combine a vibrant urban life with a strong connection

to their lush environments.

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Contents

Climate and Geography 02

Cost of Living and Transportation 03

Sports and Outdoor Activities 04

Shopping and Dining 05

Schools and Education 06



GEOGRAPHY

The Greater Puget Sound area is a

geographical hodge-podge that marries

islands with mountains and water with

forests. The vicinity is home to a North

American rain forest that provides a dense

green contrast to the modern cities around

Puget Sound.

CLIMATE

If there is one thing for which the Greater

Puget Sound area is known, it’s rain.

Instead of heavy torrents, rain typically

comes in the form of a constant, light

drizzle, escalating to thunder an average of

only seven days per year. Although it does

snow occasionally, accumulation is rare.

Average High/Low Temperatures

January 47oF / 37oF

Low 76oF / 56oF

Average Precipitation

Rain 37 in.

Snow 6.8 in.



TRANSPORTATION

Highways

State Highways 99, 513, 519, 520, 522

Interstates I-5 /I-405, I-90

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Department of Motor Vehicles

1000 2nd Avenue

Seattle, WA 98104

http://www.dol.wa.gov

COST OF LIVING

Seattle isn’t large as it is only the 15th largest metro area in the United States, but it’s growing fast. The result is a fairly steep cost of

living. However, the surrounding cities in the Greater Puget Sound area may prove to be much more affordable. Additionally, each

city in the Greater Puget Sound area has a utility index that is less expensive than the national average.

Everett

House$230,800

Rent$965

Olympia

House$240,800

Rent$926

Housing

Renton

House$282,400

Rent$1,165

Seattle

House$437,400

Rent$1,131



LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

It is impossible for rain to ruin the day in the Greater Puget Sound area because there are too many things to see and do, both

indoors and outdoors. In fact, the city offers a rare hybrid of urban culture and outdoor adventure that is satisfying to athletes and

intellectuals alike. Your inner tourist, for example, can ride to the top of the Space Needle, watch fishmongers throw fish at Pike

Place Market, or sip a cup of coffee at the original Starbucks. The outdoorsman in you, meanwhile, can sail on Lake Union or hike

Mt. Rainier. And, if you’re still looking for more to do, you can satisfy your inner artist at one of Seattle’s many museums, like Chihuly

Garden. Each city in the area has it’s unique charm and it’s own festivals.

SPORTS

Pro Teams

MLB: Seattle Mariners

MLS: Seattle Sounders

NFL: Seattle Seahawks

Major Venues

Centurylink Field

Safeco Field

OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE

Parks & Trails

Heritage Park

Howarth Park

Liberty Park

Olympic Sculpture Park

Waterfront Park

Fun on the Water

Capital Lake

Cedar River

Green Lake

Lake Union

Silver Lake

Discover More

everettchamber.com

gorenton.com

outdoorsnw.com

visitolympia.org

visitseattle.org

Attractions

Chihuly Garden & Glass

Forest Park Animal Farm

Seattle Aquarium

Seattle Great Wheel

Woodland Park Zoo



SHOPPING & DINING

No-Beans Cuisine

The area specializes in fresh seafood and

sustainable, locally sourced fare, both

of which have earned it a top spot on

Conde Nast Traveler’s list of the 20 “Best

American Cities for Foodies.”

Diverse Shopping

Although it has all the big brands you’ll

find in any major metropolis, check out

Westlake Center Plaza and Pacific Place

malls in downtown Seattle for an eclectic

selection of uncommon wares.

ART & CULTURE

Like its most famous - albeit fictional - resident, Dr. Frasier Crane, Seattle and the rest of

Greater Puget Sound is sophisticated. Oozing with art, the area is celebrated for its museums

and theaters.

Theaters:l Carco Theatrel Everett Performing Arts Centerl Harlequin Productionsl Historic Everett Theatrel Meany Hall for the Performing Artsl Olympia Family Theaterl Paramount Theatrel Renton Civic Centerl Renton IKEA Performing Arts Centerl Seattle Repertory Theatrel Washington Center for the Performing Arts

Museums:l Burke Museum of Natural History & Culturel Experience Music Project Museuml Frye Art Museuml Hands On Children’s Museuml Imagine Children’s Museum & Toy Storel Museum of Flightl Museum of History & Industryl Renton History Museuml Seattle Art Museuml Seattle Asian Art Museuml Seattle Children’s Museum



EDUCATION IN GREATER PUGET SOUND, WASHINGTON

Evergreen State College

Olympia, WA

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

Washington State University

Pullman, WA

Notable Colleges & Universities Area School Districts

Everett School District - everettsd.org

4630 Colby Avenue

Everett, WA 98203 l 425-385-4000

Olympia School District - osd.wednet.edu

1113 Legion Way SE

Olympia, WA 98501 l 360-596-6117

Renton School District - rentonschools.us

300 SW 7th Street

Renton, WA 98057 l 425-204-2300

Seattle Public Schools - seattleschools.org

2445 3rd Avenue

Seattle, WA 98134 l 206-252-0000

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