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Pioneer Square
  • Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
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Neighborhood
Seattle

Pioneer Square

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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    D+
  3. Housing
    D+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B minus
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
Pioneer Square is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington with a population of 2,784. Pioneer Square is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Pioneer Square offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Pioneer Square there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Pioneer Square and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Pioneer Square are highly rated.
About Pioneer Square...
Population
2,784
Neighborhood in
Seattle
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$682,115
National
$229,800
Median Rent
$1,183
National
$1,096
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    86%
  • Own
    14%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
D+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    10,474.2
    282.7
  • Murder
    167.4
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    1,938.6
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    2,622
    500.1
  • Theft
    10,530
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    655.5
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$48,222
National
$64,994
Families with Children
4%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    13%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22%
    20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16%
    27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13%
    11%
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