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10 Best Places to Live in Washington.
华盛顿州十大最适宜居住地
The state of Washington is just about everything the photos and movies make it out to be, only better.
电影照片中出现的华盛顿州就是如此，而且现实中的景色更优美。
From deep lush greenery, to stunning mountains, to rain hipster neighborhoods,
从郁郁葱葱的森林到蔚为壮观的山峰，再到非主流社区，
Washington has the best of all things nature based as well as metropolitan inspired.
这里是自然与现代的完美融合。
Seattle is the obvious tourist hub with its iconic Space Needle and birthplace of Starbucks Coffee,
西雅图无疑是旅游胜地，这里有太空针塔，还有全球第一间星巴克咖啡店，
however there are dozens of Pacific Northwest gems surrounding landmarks such as Mount Rainier,
此外在西北部地区，还有数十个迷人景观环绕于此，例如雷尼尔山、
Puget Sound, the Grand Coulee Dam, the Hoh Rainforest, and more.
皮吉特湾、大古力水坝以及霍河雨林等。
Enjoy everything its geography offers and experience a world of culture in these 10 best places to live in Washington.
享受这里优越的地理位置，它们将带您领略世界文化。
One: Sammamish.
撒马米什
Kissing the shores of Pine Lake, Beaver Lake and its namesake lake,
该城紧邻派恩莱克海岸，毕威尔湖以及撒马米什湖，
Sammamish is an oceanic city in Washington with a population of approximately 53,000 residents.
该沿海城市有大约5.3万居民。
With an average inhabitant age of 37 years old,
居民平均年龄37岁，
Sammamish is a humble city with strong family values and an incredibly low unemployment rate.
该城注重传统家庭观念，且失业率极低。
Job opportunities in Sammamish has risen by nearly 3% in the past few years,
过去几年，撒马米什就业机会增加了近3%，
and low crime rates have allowed for a notable growth in population.
低犯罪率也让该城人口明显增加。
The city sits just outside of both Seattle and Tacoma,
它坐落在西雅图和塔科马城外，
pricing the average real estate a touch higher than the rest of the United States,
虽然房价比全国平均价格略高，
however the stunning scenery, quality of living, and proximity to lake activities make it affordable and worthwhile in comparison.
但美丽的自然风光，高质量的生活水平，海岸活动丰富多彩，这些都足以让您居住于此。
Two: Richland.
里奇兰
Located in Benton County, Richland is a historic city adjacent to the Columbia River.
里奇兰位于本顿县，紧邻哥伦比亚河，且为历史名城。
Home to the Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve,
该地有著名的獾山百年自然保护区，
Richland is yet another Washington city exploding with breath taking wildlife and natural landscapes.
它也是华盛顿州另一处自然景观怡人，野生动物多样的城市。
This city can be found in the state's southeast corner and has a healthy population of just over 52,000 residents.
里奇兰位于华盛顿州东南角，人口也只有5.2万人左右。
Richland was a staple in American war history, first being established as a quaint farm town,
它在美国战争史中扮演重要角色，起初它是一个古色古香的小镇，
and eventually multiplying with army personnel during World War II amid the organization of the Manhattan Project.
曼哈顿计划组织阶段正直二战，当时的里奇兰也因此成为了军事要地。
Economically speaking, Richland thrives on agriculture, including the harvesting of potatoes.
经济方面，里奇兰在包括土豆种植等农业方面成果显著。
The largest employer in the area is the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
太平洋西北国家实验室是该地规模最大的企业，
which focuses on national security, energy, and preserving the environment.
主要涉及国家安全、能源以及环境保护。
The average home price in Richland is an affordable 194,000 dollars with great potential for job growth.
平均房价为19.4万美金，且就业前景广阔。
Three: Bainbridge Island.
班布里奇岛
Bainbridge Island is the epitome of Pacific Northwest scenery and is located in the middle of Puget Sound in Washington.
班布里奇岛是西北部景观的缩影，它位于菩及海湾中部。
CNN once recognized Bainbridge Island as the second best place to live in the entire United States,
美国有线电视新闻网曾将该地列为全国第二大最佳城市，
and the isolated gem continues to live up to its title with a bustling online business community and wealthy diversity.
繁忙的网络商业社区和其多样性发展也让“第二大最佳城市”实至名归。
The Kitsap County island has a growing population of over 24,000 residents
基查普县岛有超过2.4万居民，
and offers an array of family-friendly outdoor activities such as Little League baseball, sailing, fishing, hiking, and more.
且户外活动丰富多彩，比如世界少棒联盟、帆船、垂钓、登山等。
The average estimated income for Bainbridge Island families is near 100,000 dollars per year
班布里奇岛居民预计年平均收入近10万美金，
while individual average annual incomes are around 65,000 dollars.
个人平均年收入约为6.5万美金。
The community is largely democratic and supports a culturally liberal agenda.
社区管理非常民主，且支持文化自由主义发展。
Four: Kirkland.
柯克兰
Kirkland's population of over 87,000 residents makes the it the twelfth largest city by population in the state of Washington.
柯克兰有超8.7万居民，这让其成为了华盛顿州第十二大城市。
The King County waterfront city is an artistic hub that once hosted the Seattle Seahawks.
这座金郡海滨城市是一座文化之城，这里曾是西雅图海鹰的主场。
Located near Lake Washington, Kirkland residents and visitors enjoy an abundance of live entertainment,
它紧靠华盛顿湖，柯克兰居民和游客可以观看现场表演，
art exhibits, parks, unique shops, restaurants, bars, outdoor activities, beaches, and more.
参观艺术展览，游览公园美景，商店、餐厅、酒吧、户外活动、海滩应有尽有。
The city is completely pedestrian and bicycle-friendly,
行人和骑行者可以在柯克兰畅通无阻，
and it was the first to implement alternative transportation methods in city planning and ordinances.
在城市规划和法令条例运行过程中，它也是第一个施行另类交通工具的城市。
Much of Kirkland's income is the result of local passion for Little League baseball and the city's pride and joy,
多数收入来源来自人们对少棒联盟的喜爱，以及该城的骄傲，
the Kirkland National Little League team.
柯克兰国家少棒联队。
Kirkland has been hosting the Little League Junior Softball World Series in Everest Park since 1999.
自1999年起，柯克兰就一直在“Everest Park”举办少年垒球世界系列赛。
Five: Redmond.
雷德蒙德
Redmond, also known as the "Bicycle Capital of the Northwest", is a King County city rich in ancient Native American history,
雷德蒙德也被叫做“西北部自行车之都”，它也是一个坐落于金郡的城市，印第安人历史悠久，
immense economic success, passion for bicycles, and diverse music and art cultures.
经济成就显著，人们对自行车极度热爱，音乐和文化历史多样。
This city is home to both Nintendo of America and Microsoft, which account for over 34,000 employees.
它也是美国任天堂和微软的总部所在地，员工超3.4万人。
Bike enthusiasts also praise the city for hosting the entire state's only velodrome, which is an indoor cycling arena.
最让自行车爱好者引以为傲的是其拥有该州唯一一个室内自行车赛场。
The average income for Redmond residents tends to be slightly higher than the majority of Washington state,
雷德蒙德居民收入略高于该州其它主要城市，
and is nearing 100,000 dollars per year.
每年近10万美金。
There are over 60,000 people currently living in Redmond.
目前居民超6万人。
Visitors and residents alike can enjoy the nearby location of Lake Sammamish as well as the Sammamish River
无论是居民还是游客，附近的杉曼密斯湖和撒马米什河都值得您欣赏，
and a short 18 mile distance to the popular downtown area of Seattle.
该城距西雅图市中心仅18英里。
