Washington
Approximately 60 percent of Washington residents live in the Seattle metro area. But there are smaller cities throughout the state that hold unique appeal and charm. Washington is a leading agricultural state along with industries such as aircraft, computer software, telecommunications and lumber, and residents enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational choices like Mount Rainier National Park and the Puget Sound. Top universities include Washington, Washington State and Eastern Washington.
On the Palouse
This digital edition of the On the Palouse is sponsored by Moscow Chamber of Commerce + Visitor Center and Pullman Chamber of Commerce.
Puyallup-Sumner, WA
This digital edition of the Puyallup-Sumner, WA is sponsored by Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce.
Quick Facts About Washington
- Median Household Income
- $96,381
- Average Property Tax
- $4,361
- State Population
- 7,854,059
- Sales Tax Rate
- 6.5 %
- State Income Tax
- None%
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,498
Places We Love In Washington
Cities in Washington on Livability.com
- Aberdeen, WA
- Airway Heights, WA
- Alderwood Manor, WA
- Anacortes, WA
- Arlington, WA
- Artondale, WA
- Auburn, WA
- Bainbridge Island, WA
- Bangor Base, WA
- Barberton, WA
- Battle Ground, WA
- Bellevue, WA
- Bellingham, WA
- Birch Bay, WA
- Blaine, WA
- Bonney Lake, WA
- Bothell East, WA
- Bothell West, WA
- Bothell, WA
- Bremerton, WA
- Brier, WA
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA
- Burien, WA
- Burlington, WA
- Camano, WA
- Camas, WA
- Cavalero, WA
- Centralia, WA
- Chehalis, WA
- Cheney, WA
- Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA
- Clarkston, WA
- Clover Creek, WA
- College Place, WA
- Connell, WA
- Cottage Lake, WA
- Country Homes, WA
- Covington, WA
- Des Moines, WA
- DuPont, WA
- Duvall, WA
- East Renton Highlands, WA
- East Wenatchee, WA
- Eastmont, WA
- Edgewood, WA
- Edmonds, WA
- Elk Plain, WA
- Ellensburg, WA
- Enumclaw, WA
- Ephrata, WA
- Everett, WA
- Fairwood, WA
- Fairwood, WA
- Federal Way, WA
- Felida, WA
- Ferndale, WA
- Fife, WA
- Finley, WA
- Fircrest, WA
- Five Corners, WA
- Fort Lewis, WA
- Frederickson, WA
- Gig Harbor, WA
- Graham, WA
- Grandview, WA
- Hazel Dell, WA
- Hobart, WA
- Hockinson, WA
- Hoquiam, WA
- Issaquah, WA
- Kelso, WA
- Kenmore, WA
- Kennewick, WA
- Kent, WA
- Kirkland, WA
- Klahanie CDP, WA
- Lacey, WA
- Lake Forest Park, WA
- Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA
- Lake Shore, WA
- Lake Stevens, WA
- Lake Stickney, WA
- Lake Tapps, WA
- Lakeland North, WA
- Lakeland South, WA
- Lakewood, WA
- Larch Way, WA
- Liberty Lake, WA
- Longview, WA
- Lynden, WA
- Lynnwood, WA
- Maltby, WA
- Manchester, WA
- Maple Valley, WA
- Maplewood, WA
- Martha Lake, WA
- Marysville, WA
- Mead, WA
- Medical Lake, WA
- Mercer Island, WA
- Midland, WA
- Mill Creek East, WA
- Mill Creek, WA
- Milton, WA
- Minnehaha, WA
- Monroe, WA
- Moses Lake, WA
- Mount Vernon, WA
- Mount Vista, WA
- Mountlake Terrace, WA
- Mukilteo, WA
- Newcastle, WA
- Normandy Park, WA
- North Bend, WA
- North Lynnwood, WA
- Oak Harbor, WA
- Ocean Shores, WA
- Olympia, WA
- Omak, WA
- Orchards, WA
- Orting, WA
- Othello, WA
- Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA
- Pacific, WA
- Parkland, WA
- Parkwood, WA
- Pasco, WA
- Picnic Point, WA
- Port Angeles, WA
- Port Orchard, WA
- Port Townsend, WA
- Poulsbo, WA
- Prairie Ridge, WA
- Prosser, WA
- Pullman, WA
- Puyallup, WA
- Quincy, WA
- Redmond, WA
- Renton, WA
- Richland, WA
- Ridgefield, WA
- Salmon Creek, WA
- Sammamish, WA
- SeaTac, WA
- Seattle, WA
- Sedro-Woolley, WA
- Selah, WA
- Sequim, WA
- Shelton, WA
- Shoreline, WA
- Silver Firs, WA
- Silverdale, WA
- Snohomish, WA
- Snoqualmie, WA
- South Hill, WA
- Spanaway, WA
- Spokane Valley, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Stanwood, WA
- Steilacoom, WA
- Sudden Valley, WA
- Sultan, WA
- Summit View, WA
- Summit, WA
- Sumner, WA
- Sunnyside, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Tanglewilde, WA
- Terrace Heights, WA
- Toppenish, WA
- Town and Country, WA
- Tracyton, WA
- Tukwila, WA
- Tumwater, WA
- Union Gap, WA
- Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA
- University Place, WA
- Vancouver, WA
- Vashon, WA
- Walla Walla, WA
- Waller, WA
- Walnut Grove, WA
- Wapato, WA
- Washougal, WA
- Wenatchee, WA
- West Clarkston-Highland, WA
- West Richland, WA
- West Side Highway, WA
- White Center, WA
- Wollochet, WA
- Woodinville, WA
- Woodland, WA
- Woods Creek, WA
- Yakima, WA
- Yelm, WA
Experiences & Adventures in Washington
Summer Isn’t Over Yet: 8 Family-Friendly Trips There’s Still Time For
Beat the back-to-school blues with these eight family-friendly getaways you can still book this summer.
Winter Wonderlands: Enchanting Towns to Visit for a Hallmark-Inspired Holiday
Live out your rom-com dreams in these cozy cities.
8 Fun Things to Do in Puyallup and Sumner
Be sure to check off these local bucket-list items this year.
Food Scenes in Washington
5 Unexpected Regions in the US Producing Great Whiskey
Move over, Tennessee and Kentucky. These states are producing some of the most exciting whiskey in the country right now.
The Official Food of Each State in the U.S
Eat your way through America the beautiful with our guide to the official food of each state.
Celebrate Beer Heritage in This Washington Region
Be sure to grab a beer in Puyallup and Sumner, a region that embraces its brewing past while crafting its future.
Washington: Where to Live Now
Top 25 Best Places To Live Out West
These 25 cities out West all have something special.
Best Places To Live in Washington
Breathtaking coastal scenery, an earthy vibe and a thriving tech scene are just a few of the reasons people are drawn to Washington state.
9 Reasons to Move to Puyallup and Sumner, WA
Find out why remote workers and job seekers are flocking to this haven just south of Seattle.
Education, Careers and Opportunity in Washington
Innovation Delivers Wealth of Opportunities in Washington State
Washington state's business assets including a superior transportation infrastructure, an end-to-end supply chain, low energy costs and renowned research institutions that have created a $368 billion economy across a diverse group of industries from aerospace and boat building to information technology and life sciences.
Washington: Love Where You Live
Programs Provide Vital Resources for At-Risk Mothers in Puyallup
Step by Step and Farm 12 offer support along with job training and career opportunities.
The Official 2022 State-Specific Gift Guide
This year we're taking 'shop local' to the next level with the best gifts from each state to give your loved ones.
