2019 Best Places to Raise a Family in the Seattle AreaAbout this List

North Redmond

• Neighborhood in Redmond, WA
• 14 reviews

Niche User: Sometimes it's boring but overall safety, jobs, parks are great and it is an awesome place to live.
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• 3,606 Population

Southeast Redmond

• Neighborhood in Redmond, WA
• 2 reviews

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• 5,734 Population

Overlake

• Neighborhood in Redmond, WA
• 9 reviews

Niche User: There are fairly few crimes but many police to make the area feel extra safe.
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• 16,480 Population

Northeast Bellevue

• Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA
• 9 reviews

Niche User: I would absolutely live here forever if I were not going to college out of state. I love the easy access to breathtaking natural landscapes, parks, hikes, views, and creeks that could not be had anywhere else. I practically live in the woods, up the street from a school. Shopping centers are plentiful. Schools are amazing: award winning and nationally recognized. Population demographics are diverse and the city is a melting pot of ideas, cultures, and tolerances. The climate is generally a reliable 50 degrees F, cool enough for a jacket, warm enough to go on a walk while you wear the jacket. The only downsides are that the "seattle freeze" is a real thing and that there are so many homeless and uncared-for people. It is heartbreaking. There are numerous programs that provide relief, but still so many end up on the streets. Otherwise, this area is the best.
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• 21,558 Population

Beaux Arts Village

• Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA

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• 1,921 Population

Sammamish Plateau

• Neighborhood in Redmond, WA
• 41 reviews

Current Resident: Living on the plateau is a great experience. It is a very safe community. It is a great area for kids to grow up in. There are many shops and restaurants in the area as well. I have enjoyed living here. Everyone is close by and there is usually not bad traffic. The only concern is traffic to Issaquah is poor. The quality of the schools from pre-k to high school are high quality. There are 3 high schools on 228th and I would recommend Eastlake High out of the three. There is a private catholic school as well for middle to high schoolers that has good education if you plan on paying 20k per year. The Sammamish Landing is also a popular place to attend in the summer.
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• 27,811 Population

Sammamish Valley

• Neighborhood in Redmond, WA

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• 11,316 Population

South Hollywood Hill

• Neighborhood in Redmond, WA
• 13 reviews

Niche User: Honestly, it's a lovely place to live. Busses make it easy to get around from city to city, and the people are quite lovely. The city (Seattle) is easily accessible and it is a lovely city. The cities around Seattle (Redmond, Bellevue, Woodinville) are all nice cities as well. All of them have their own ring to them that makes each one unique. All the people are rather unique as well.
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• 9,007 Population

Union Hill

• Neighborhood in Redmond, WA
• 10 reviews

Current Resident: This is amazing place to live in Redmond. Traffic is minimal compared to Novelty Hill road. This is unincorporated king County so taxes are lower than the city, mostly private septic so less expensive as you are not paying monthly sewer bill/ capacity charges. Schools are very good. You can get houses with acre lots which is very hard to get in any other greater Seattle neighborhood .
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• 16,502 Population

West Bellevue

• Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA
• 10 reviews

Niche User: I moved to Washington about 2 years ago and the general atmosphere is so friendly and liberal. Bellevue is very close to Seattle, while still maintaining a quaint and organized urban environment that continues to flourish. It has a great selection of foods from different cultures and the facilities are wonderful. The public transportation system is also very reliable and well-structured. The quality of life here is overall excellent, but it comes with a high price, especially for higher end luxuries. It is hard to find reasonably cheap housing here but the job opportunities and employment rate allow slightly make up for the cost of living. I would definitely consider living here again, if not staying here for a long while.
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• 15,449 Population

Bridle Trails

• Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA
• 1 review

Current Resident: It is a taste of country in the middle of an urban area! With a one square mile equestrian park and many one acre lots, it has beautiful trees, horses walking down the streets and incredibly easy access to downtown Bellevue, Kirkland, Microsoft and Google. Schools are fabulous and it is healthy living at its finest!
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• 12,755 Population

Cougar Mountain

• Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA
• 24 reviews

Current Resident: Great place to raise a family with great schools and trails. It gives you the suburban feel with minutes away from downtown.
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• 20,896 Population

Northwest Bellevue

• Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA
• 5 reviews

Niche User: Bellevue has one of the lowest homicide rates in the region, and from what I know, low criminal issues as well (burglary, etc).
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• 22,090 Population

Clyde Hill

• Suburb of Seattle, WA

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• 3,231 Population

Education Hill

• Neighborhood in Redmond, WA
• 14 reviews

Niche User: Very green, it is a perfect balance between nature and city life. Everything is rather close and friendly. Due to microsoft, nintendo, apple, amazon, and boeing having major buildings here there are a lot of good paying jobs. School system is very slowly getting better due to technology programs and interests in the area. Pretty safe but as population increases the crime increases, but it is still low for the current population.
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• 17,126 Population

Eastgate

• Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA
• 15 reviews

Niche User: The mountains are very commonly around which is nice the climate is temperate and the people are very nice.
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• 10,922 Population

Wilburton

• Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: I like the park! It has a really nice track and field that is good to run on! I am excited, however, for the new East Link to be stopping nearby because I feel it will bring more development to the area (I feel like the area is not developed enough).
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• 6,598 Population

Bear/Evans

• Neighborhood in Redmond, WA
• 15 reviews

Niche User: Lots of nature, calm, easy transportation
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• 7,748 Population

Grass Lawn

• Neighborhood in Redmond, WA
• 10 reviews

Niche User: Living here is phenomenal. Wonderful people live around the city, making it a great place to explore. Its absolutely beautiful in every season, the parks are incredible and the encouragement from the community is great.
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• 10,673 Population

Sammamish

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 109 reviews

Current Resident: I recently moved to Sammamish, June of 2018. Since moving here I've noticed, the community is extremely well kept. There are street sweepers on a regular schedule keeping roadways and parking lots free of trash and debris. The city has beautiful surrounding lakes and plant life, bringing so much freshness into the air!
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• 62,877 Population

Somerset

• Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA
• 33 reviews

Niche User: It is nice and quiet, with enough fun to keep me on my toes.
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• 13,862 Population

Yarrow Point

• Suburb of Seattle, WA

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• 1,184 Population

Woodridge

• Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA
• 4 reviews

Former Resident: I lived on Woodridge Hill for 16 years. It's a wonderful neighborhood for families with children, as it's a close knit community in a great school district. The homes and common areas on Woodridge Hill are well maintained.

It's centrally located with easy access to downtown Bellevue (5 minute drive outside of rush hour), the airport, and Seattle.

There are a lot of job opportunities close by in Bellevue. Including: retail, food service, medical, professional, and technical. The technical job market is very good in Bellevue.

The nightlife in Bellevue has improved quite a bit over the last 10 years and will only continue to improve.
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• 6,899 Population

Crossroads

• Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA
• 5 reviews

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• 16,417 Population

Redmond

• Town in Washington
• 74 reviews

Current Resident: Redmond, Washington is a fantastic place to live! Whether you are a working individual, growing family, or a senior citizen, Redmond has something for everyone. Known as the Bicycle Capital of the Northwest, Redmond hosts a flourishing array of cyclists and a growing alternative transportation population. Redmond, Washington has all the convenience of a large city with a small town feel. With stunning views of the Cascade mountains, a true sense of community, and giant parks to take it all in, it's a place where you'll feel like you've got it all. Stop by and see what this robust eastside city is all about!
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• 60,712 Population