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Neighborhood
Seattle

Pioneer Square

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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    D+
  3. Housing
    C minus
  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 8,290. 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
8,290
Neighborhood in
Seattle
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$627,574
National
$217,500
Median Rent
$1,485
National
$1,062
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    82%
  • Own
    18%
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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
$60,433
National
$62,843
Families with Children
4%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13%
    27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    12%
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