2019 Best Neighborhoods to Live in SeattleAbout this List

Westlake

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 2 reviews

Visitor: This location is great for those who work downtown and don't want a long commute. It is close to everything; restaurants, stores, downtown on Seattle waterfront. Not exactly a family neighborhood, more for career oriented singles or couples. Some street noises but nothing too bad.
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• A+

• A-

• 4,583 Population

South Lake Union

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: I'm living in South Lake Union through a program that offers reduced rent for lower income individuals and families. Overall it's a very nice place to live. The park by Lake Union and off of Denny Way are great options for those who want to enjoy the outdoors. Amazon HQ is in this area, so traffic can be pretty bad, but there are also a lot of good options for public transportation and walking. There aren't a ton of options for nightlife in terms of clubs or bars, but there are some great restaurants, fitness boutiques, small stores, and a Whole Foods all in the central part of the neighborhood. There are also regularly outdoor events, such as the SLU Summer Markets, events at MOHAI, etc. With that being said, this is a pretty expensive neighborhood, and affordability can be an issue.
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• A+

• A

• 17,853 Population

Madrona

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 14 reviews

Current Resident: Good, safe, nice neighborhood. Highly expensive, and ver white upper middle class. Good for kids, Garfield (the nearby HS) is pretty good, one of the better schools in the city.
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• A+

• A-

• 10,223 Population

Windermere

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 1 review

Current Resident: I've lived here since I was three. My house is a few blocks from Magnuson Park, which was an excellent bike ride when I was just learning how to. I babysit in the neighborhood, and have multiple families that I work for within walking distance of my house. Even though some families choose not to connect with the neighborhood, and I respect that, I have found the community here to be outstanding.
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• A+

• A

• 10,673 Population

Belltown

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 36 reviews

Current Resident: Overall, I love living in Belltown. I am literally within walking distance to almost everything I need. I have met so many people (and dogs!) and there is always something fun going on or somewhere cool to hang out. My only complaint about Belltown is the unsavory characters that often congregate in the neighborhood, but for the most part I always feel relatively safe.
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• A+

• A

• 22,815 Population

Mann

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 9 reviews

Niche User: The crime and safety for this area's, I chose the rating as it shows on top of the box it's the best. This area I have been leaving for almost a year now, I have never hard a gun shot or anything else that has to do with crime. At night times when everyone go to sleep, you can't even hear a thing, even when your neighbors are having some difficulty with each other.
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• A+

• A-

• 8,080 Population

Lower Queen Anne

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 7 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Lower Queen Anne for 2 years now. Overall it is a nice place to live but like most areas, it has it's faults. The area has quite a few homeless people either camping or roaming around. I have had a few not so nice encounters but they mind their own business for the most part. Despite this problem that is prevalent in many areas of Seattle, Lower Queen Anne has nice restaurants (Pho Than Brothers, Bahn Thai, Mashawi), a variety of coffee shops, and there's MoPop, the Science Center, and of course the Space Needle in Seattle Center. If you have money to spend, you will not get bored in Lower Queen Anne.
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• A+

• A-

• 20,603 Population

Bryant

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived on The edge of Bryant neighborhood for 6 years on 35th Ave NE at NE 65th. I've felt no fear of crime here 96% the time. I feel comfortable walking the blocks with or without my large now senior dog. The bus has become more frequent over the years & runs later. There's diversity of people yet it feels very white bread & even uptight in ways. The nearest store's selection reflects my observation. There's next to nothing as far as nightlife here. However it's a great central location for the city including the neighboring North end cities of Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Shoreline & Bothell and the Kirkland, Juanita and Bellevue communities & Lake Washington if you have transportation all are within quick access. University Village shopping center is close and probably where I find the most social opportunities & diversity of people, food & fashions nearby. People tend be most at ease to engage in conversations here. The blocks and homes well kept up.
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• A+

• A

• 7,418 Population

Laurelhurst

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: Very quiet neighborhood, great for families with children. In a good public school district and very close to plenty of bus stops.
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• A+

• A

• 6,525 Population

Stevens

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 11 reviews

Niche User: This area is close to my school, many restaurants and even a downtown!
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• A+

• A

• 16,124 Population

Portage Bay

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

• A+

• A

• 2,381 Population

Sand Point

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 1 review

• A+

• A

• 2,229 Population

East Queen Anne

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 13 reviews

Niche User: I enjoy Queen Anne's central location. I was able to find large full house rentals for shared living out here that makes my rent significantly cheaper than it was in Capital Hill. Commuting is easy with 5 buses coming within blocks of my house and very short walks to South Lake Union and Belltown. There is more nightlife here than there used to be but I would say that is what Queen Anne lacks the most. Lots of nearby daytime activities with Lake Union and the Seattle Center so close by though.
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• A-

• 14,776 Population

Interbay

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 1 review

Current Resident: Everything you need is nearby and in walking distance, even grocery stores. There are so many great food selections available in the area, as Ballard, Fremont, and Belltown are only 5-10 minutes away. The traffic and parking availability are not great, but I guess it's just a sacrifice you have to make for being in the city and so close to so many different neighborhoods of Seattle.
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• A-

• 9,343 Population

View Ridge

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

• A+

• A

• 8,798 Population

Harrison/Denny-Blaine

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

• A+

• A

• 6,769 Population

Ravenna

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 14 reviews

Current Resident: I love the neighborhood that I live in. Everyone is very nice and friendly. Unfortunately, I live by a ravine, where a lot of homeless people live, so my car was broken into when I first moved here. Besides the burglary, everything about my neighborhood is great.
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• A+

• A

• 18,249 Population

North Queen Anne

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 37 reviews

Current Resident: Upper Queen Anne is a very beautiful part of Seattle - there are a lot of privileged schools and scenic parks. Houses are generally well maintained, and although pricey, would be a good area to raise a family. That being said, there is also a pretentious side to the area and it is very white. Seattle neighborhoods all have unique personalities so it is just important to find one that fits your own lifestyle! I would recommend the area to someone to check out.
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• A-

• 15,540 Population

Roosevelt

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 16 reviews

Niche User: Street lighting is pretty good in Maple Leaf, although it could be a bit better. Most houses in the neighborhood are families or older folks, so not much in the way of trouble. The police aren't too present, but then again it's a pretty peaceful spot.
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• A+

• A

• 11,659 Population

Eastlake

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 9 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Eastlake for 30 years and while the area has evolved it's maintained a great community feel. Tops K-8 school is great and the neighborhood community council is active. The best part, we're so close to downtown...my commute to work is <2 miles.
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• A+

• A

• 8,061 Population

Montlake

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 9 reviews

Current Resident: It is very safe but not diverse at all! I lived in Rainer Beach before moving and it is very different
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• A+

• A

• 7,020 Population

Pike-Market

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 2 reviews

Niche User: Not threatened by them, but many drug-seeking homeless
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• A+

• A

• 5,453 Population

Leschi

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: I like the neighborhood feel being so close to the city. It's on a weird divide between a very affluent and an underserved area, so there are a lot of people with very different backgrounds all in the same place. While it's super close to a lot of things & has great direct routes downtown, to the transit station, & to the u district, bus service to some areas (cap hill/pike-pine/broadway) could be improved.
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• A+

• A-

• 14,191 Population

West Queen Anne

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: What I love about my neighborhood is that there are tons of friendly families. All of my friends and close family friends all live in or around my neighborhood! Everyone is very accepting and welcoming, no matter where you're from.
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• A+

• A-

• 9,000 Population

Phinney Ridge

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 32 reviews

Current Resident: Phinney Ridge is a beautiful, central location in Seattle, Washington. It provides a wide variety of restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, and little clothing stores. There is a great sense of community with people out and about each and every day. It is a safe neighborhood that sleeps at night and is active during the day.
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• A+

• A

• 14,386 Population