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The Suburb Offers Affordable Housing and Plenty of Outdoor Opportunities Close to the Capital
This residential neighborhood is located in Des Moines, one of Seattle's satellite cities. The area is
less than a mile away from the Puget Sound shoreline, offering plenty of outdoor opportunities. The neighborhood also has relatively affordable housing, and its distance to the capital means commuting won't take too long.
The Area's Cost of Living Is Relatively Affordable
According to BestPlaces, Des Moines's cost of living index is 34% lower than Seattle's. Most of the real estate includes single-family homes, and the housing prices being on par with the more
affordable Seattle suburbs. The
median home value of $379,800 is 53% less expensive than the capital's $714,400. The average prices for one and two-bedroom apartments go around $1,500 and $1,800, respectively. If you've never rented before, know that
Seattle renters' rights don't include rent control.
Crossing the Distance to Downtown Won't Take Too Long
People living in the
best suburbs of Seattle usually don't have to commute for too long to get to the city center, and this neighborhood is no exception. Since
Downtown is less than 15 miles away,
do you need a car in Seattle? While the public transit system is a viable option, it will take you about an hour to get to some of the best
Seattle breweries. Getting to some of the
cool neighborhoods in Seattle is a lot easier when driving. Whether you cross the distance via Washington State Route 509, or Interstate 5, you'll
be in Downtown in about 20 minutes.
Numerous Parks and the Puget Sound Shoreline Offer Many Outdoor Opportunities
One of the best things about the neighborhood is that it's very close to some of the best
parks in Seattle, which, along with the Puget Sound shoreline, offer plenty of opportunities. Check out some of the next few spots when you move here:
- The 27-acre Marine View Park has some excellent shaded hiking trails. The park's paths are steep, and the fantastic sandy shoreline offers some amazing views of the Sound, especially at sunset.
- While most of the Angle Lake shoreline is occupied by private homes, it's lake adjacent park features swimming and picnic areas. The lake is also a popular fishing spot, open all year round.
- The Des Moines Creek Trail follows the namesake creek throughout the city. The 4-mile roundtrip trail goes from the Des Moines Beach Park in the south to 200th Street in the north. If you can't organize a trip to some of the best hikes near Seattle, the trail should satisfy all your exploration needs.