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Clyde Hill, WA one of "Best Places To Live for Surburbanites": Home Ownership, Quality Schools, Amenities

Coldwell Banker did a national story this week on the "Best places to live for suburbanites".  Clyde Hill, WA was featured as one of the 11 cities across the U.S. that embody the quality of life perceived as most benefitting suburbanites.
The story ranked suburban cities based on the percentage of residents that own their home (known to contribute heavily to low crime rates and better upkeep of real estate), quality of available nearby schools (data gathered from GreatSchools.org's rankings), and the number of nearby amenities that support suburban lifestyles (ATMs, grocery stores, gas stations, etc.).  Clyde Hill ranked very high in all three categories with 89.7% of its residents owning their homes, a perfect 10.0 score for schools, and 1,026 nearby amenities.
The first category, percentage of home ownership, is not a surprise at all for those that know Clyde Hill.  Although it is technically an incorporated city unto its own, it feels much like an upscale neighborhood of Bellevue. Real estate values are fairly high in this coveted location, with most home prices over $1,000,000.  Luxury real estate prices don't usually lend themselves to a large rental population in suburban areas, and this is evident in Clyde Hill.  If you've spent ... more

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