2018 Best Places to Live in WashingtonAbout this List

Westlake

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 2

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

Madrona

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 13

Former Resident: I walked my two Vizslas all through Madrona over the years, and got to know various neighbors and small business owners. It's a very nice place to live, quiet
at night, close to urban amenities.
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• A+

• A

• 10,223 Population

Redmond

• Town in Washington
• 57

Former Resident: It's clean and very well kept. The schools are all very highly rated and they pay high attention to achademics. The town has such beautiful parks and trails to take your kids out on a nice sunny day. You'll never be bored with the different types of food and different cultures celebrated throughout the year during events. If you love the outdoors, then you'll absolutely love Redmond! During the Spring and Summer months, there will be live shows in the park and so many other different outdoor events. If you are someone who enjoys biking, then this is the place for you! There are so many bike trails and bike lanes throughout the city.
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• A+

• A+

• 60,712 Population

South Lake Union

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 2

Current Resident: Busy and constantly being further developed. Amazon has taken over and is tearing down many of the old buildings to make room for their new buildings. Bartells is at the center and is a great Drug Store. South Lake Union is a beautiful family friendly park and MoHAI is right there.
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• A+

• A

• 17,853 Population

Windermere

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 1

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

Clyde Hill

• Suburb of Seattle, WA

• A+

• A+

• 3,231 Population

Lower Queen Anne

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 6

Former Resident: I grew up in Queen Anne and I took it for granted as when I moved I missed it daily. Queen Anne has such a relaxing and accepting vibe, you could walk anywhere or take the bus so there was never worry about transportation. Locals were friendly, at least to each other and I had an amazingly cute old apartment building. Queen Anne is beautiful however sadly overpriced now and locals (such as myself) had to move because of it.
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• A+

• A

• 20,603 Population

Belltown

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 34

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

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

Sammamish

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• 95

Current Resident: Sammamish is a bustling suburb which is constantly expanding and new homes are being added everyday. New schools are also being put up, creating the very best environments for learning. The neighborhoods are also very safe making them family friendly. There is also plenty of community opportunities in the area because it is the home to the Sammamish YMCA. The Sammamish library is very good place to get time to relax or study and the librarians there are very friendly and helpful. Also every wednesday there is a Farmer's Market outside the Sammamish Library which provides the local area with great natural produce and strong community relationship. The public transportation system in the area is also very efficient and rarely late.
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• A+

• A+

• 62,877 Population

Portage Bay

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

• A+

• A

• 2,381 Population

East Queen Anne

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 13

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+

• A

• 14,776 Population

Bellevue

• City in Washington
• 71

Current Resident: I love Bellevue because of all it has to offer. You have the city life, a 30 min drive from incredible hiking, or if you travel the opposite way you're at the beach. The neighborhoods are safe, well kept up, and a great amount of diverse restaurants to try. The schools are wonderful and the people are even better. With so many different fields of work from medical to tech and everything in between there is plenty of job opportunity. Bellevue will be my forever home!
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• A+

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• 139,014 Population

View Ridge

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

• A+

• A

• 8,798 Population

North Queen Anne

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 36

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+

• A

• 15,540 Population

Sand Point

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 1

• A+

• A

• 2,229 Population

Yarrow Point

• Suburb of Seattle, WA

• A+

• A+

• 1,184 Population

Harrison/Denny-Blaine

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

• A+

• A

• 6,769 Population

Bryant

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 6

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

Stevens

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 11

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

• A

• 16,124 Population

Wedgwood

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 19

Current Resident: My daughter and I have loved living here. Her middle and high school years were great and we were always met with helpfulness and kindness. We have been here 8 years (coming from NYC!). There has always been lots to do, parks to visit, close-by grocery shopping, neighbors and dogs to greet us. I really don't think there is a median age as people range from infancy to age 100. That's what makes this area so wonderful. It has gotten crowded over the years and traffic can be a hindrance. But we deal with it. You must be patient!
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• A+

• A

• 11,894 Population

West Queen Anne

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 11

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+

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• 9,000 Population

Ravenna

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 13

Current Resident: Ravenna is a short drive from downtown and Capitol Hill but feels much more secluded and like a real neighborhood. Folks say hi to each other and kids play outside, people keep beautiful gardens and the homes are gorgeous. It is much quieter and more family oriented. There is a lack of diversity, both in terms of ethnicity and economically. We rent, but most people around us own their homes.
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• A+

• A

• 18,249 Population

Laurelhurst

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 3

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

Montlake

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 8

• A+

• A

• 7,020 Population