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Seattle residents The US Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimate put the city of Seattle at 784,777 people on July 1, 2025.
Year Pike Place Market opened Farmers first brought produce to Pike Place Market on opening day, August 17, 1907, twelve days after the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance to create a public farmers market on Pike Place.
Zero-carbon certified arena in the world Climate Pledge Arena at Seattle Center, home of the Seattle Kraken and Seattle Storm, was the first arena in the world to achieve International Living Future Institute Zero Carbon Certification.
Of US hops are grown in Washington Washington grows around 80 percent of the nation's hops, which is why Seattle's beer culture is built around the IPA.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to downtown Seattle?
Take Sound Transit's Link light rail 1 Line, which runs about 40 minutes between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Westlake Station in downtown Seattle, with trains every 8 to 15 minutes depending on the time of day.
How do you get from downtown Seattle to Seattle Center?
Ride the Seattle Center Monorail from Westlake Center in downtown Seattle to Seattle Center at the base of Queen Anne Hill; trains depart every 10 minutes and the trip takes about 3 minutes each way.
Where do the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders play?
The Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign FC all play at Lumen Field, about a 15 to 20 minute walk from downtown Seattle and Pike Place Market, beside the Intl. District/Chinatown light rail station.
How long is the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island?
The Washington State Ferries crossing between downtown Seattle and Bainbridge Island takes about 35 minutes.
Where can you get a postcard view of the Seattle skyline?
Kerry Park, at the top of Queen Anne Hill just north of downtown Seattle, is known for postcard-perfect views of the city.
Is there a beach in Seattle?
Yes, Alki Beach in West Seattle is a beach for picnics, beachcombing and splashing, with surrey bikes for rent along the boardwalk, and a water taxi runs from downtown Seattle to West Seattle.
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