Moving from Jacksonville, FL, to Seattle, WA

Experience new adventures in cool, comfortable Seattle  

Preparing to leave Jacksonville, FL, for Seattle, WA? Get ready to swap your sunscreen for rain gear and fleece jackets! Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t always rain in Seattle, but you can expect about 150 wet days per year.  

The tradeoff? Pleasant weather year-round and epic views — perfect for exploring the many places you’ll want to visit. Grab a coffee (another Seattle specialty) and learn more about the Emerald City. Plus, find out about a helpful service designed to take the sting out of your 3,000-mile coast-to-coast move.

Jam out in one of the top U.S. cities for live music

When you think of Seattle, grunge (along with coffee) quickly comes to mind. Music fans worldwide have made the pilgrimage to the city where bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains helped define a genre and became household names in the 1990s. It’s also the birthplace of legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix.  

But as the city honors its musical past, a new generation of talented performers continues to pave their path. More than 80 clubs and venues host major performers and emerging acts in indie rock, pop, folk and jazz, so there are always new sounds to savor! Not sure where to start? Check out this guide for where to catch live music in Seattle.

Enjoy life along the waterfront

Both cities have beautiful waterfronts. If you miss the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, you’ll enjoy Seattle’s Puget Sound and Lake Washington. Exploring Seattle’s vibrant waterfront is a must.  

With mild, dry summers, Seattle is a haven for those who lead an active lifestyle. It offers many parks and opportunities for hiking and kayaking.

Grow your career within a diverse job market

If you’re in the tech industry, Seattle is a central hub, with corporations like Starbucks, Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing calling it home. The government, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing sectors also employ many people in the Seattle metro area. Job growth is strong, and the unemployment rate is low. Seattle residents earn more than the national average, but be aware that they also live in one of the country’s most expensive areas. 

U-Pack takes the stress out of cross-country moving

With more than 25 years of residential long-distance moving experience and a nationwide network of service centers, U-Pack® is equipped to simplify even the most complex relocation challenges — including your move from Jacksonville to Seattle. 

Save the DIY projects for your new home and let U-Pack handle the driving for your move. Get a free online quote or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 today.