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Suburb of Seattle, WA
Population 1,365
#1 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
Suburb of Seattle, WA,
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 1,365,
Town in Washington
Current Resident: I grew up in Redmond and it’s a great place to live if you can afford it (it’s not uncommon to be surrounded by Teslas on the roads). It’s growing up more now with new apartment buildings going in, but there’s still not much to do in the city itself. That’s okay though, it’s surrounded by nature, other great cities like Kirkland, Woodinville, and Bellevue, and is only 20 mins from Seattle. It’s also super diverse, over 60% of students in the school district are non-white. There are tons of Indian and Asian people who work at Microsoft and Amazon, I sometimes feel like a minority as a white person, but I love all the different cultures. My only qualm is how liberal it is, I’m conservative and definitely don’t feel safe expressing my views because people can be pretty hateful. Also, the Seattle freeze is real and it’s really hard for newcomers to make friends. But overall, it’s a really lovely place to live!... Read 115 reviews
Population 72,166
#2 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
Town in Washington,
115 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I grew up in Redmond and it’s a great place to live if you can afford it (it’s not uncommon to be surrounded by Teslas on the roads). It’s growing up more now with new apartment buildings going in,....
I grew up in Redmond and it’s a great place to live if you can afford it (it’s not uncommon to be surrounded by Teslas on the roads). It’s growing up more now with new apartment buildings going in,....
Read 115 reviews.
Population: 72,166,
City in Washington
Former Resident: I grew up in Bellevue, Washington and I had a great experience. Bellevue School District has a number of fantastic public schools and there are many great neighborhoods. It is close to the city if you enjoy city life but also far enough away to enjoy a slower pace. There is always plenty to do and the scenery is beautiful!... Read 191 reviews
Population 149,365
#3 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
City in Washington,
191 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says I grew up in Bellevue, Washington and I had a great experience. Bellevue School District has a number of fantastic public schools and there are many great neighborhoods. It is close to the city if....
I grew up in Bellevue, Washington and I had a great experience. Bellevue School District has a number of fantastic public schools and there are many great neighborhoods. It is close to the city if....
Read 191 reviews.
Population: 149,365,
Washington Episcopal School
Private School•
BETHESDA, MD•
PK, K-8
BASIS Independent
School Network
BASIS Independent McLean
MCLEAN, VA•
PK, K-12
Population 3,118
#4 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
Population: 3,118,
Current Resident: Issaquah is such a vibrant and connected community! Everyone is super friendly, and there are so many ways to connect with the people you live around such as monthly activities at Blakely Hall that cater to all ages and interests or volunteering at events such as Salmon Days. There are many wonderful parks that are well-kept and are great open places to hang out with friends, family, and pets. As a person of color, I have never once felt unsafe or unrepresented in Issaquah and our HY Board and local schools make sure to have culture fairs and other activities that celebrate all cultures and also serve as a learning experience for our entire community. Grand Ridge Plaza is my favorite part about living in Issaquah- there are so many restaurants, shops, and even a movie theatre all within walking distance- it's really easy to end up spending a whole day there! Overall I have had a wonderful experience in Issaquah and would definitely recommend this area to others as well!... Read 98 reviews
Population 39,057
#5 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
98 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Issaquah is such a vibrant and connected community! Everyone is super friendly, and there are so many ways to connect with the people you live around such as monthly activities at Blakely Hall that....
Issaquah is such a vibrant and connected community! Everyone is super friendly, and there are so many ways to connect with the people you live around such as monthly activities at Blakely Hall that....
Read 98 reviews.
Population: 39,057,
Current Resident: Mercer Island is a pretty nice Island. When I came in summer 2019 everything was new for me and I was surprised on how nice everyone is here. I'm originally from Germany. Other than from where I come from the people in the Neighborhood in Mercer island make you feel like you are a part of a community Family which I really like. The streets are all nice and clean. In every store you go into, you get welcomed and treated so good. It still amazes me every time I walk into a store on how happy and friendly everyone is.... Read 53 reviews
Population 25,506
#6 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
53 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Mercer Island is a pretty nice Island. When I came in summer 2019 everything was new for me and I was surprised on how nice everyone is here. I'm originally from Germany. Other than from where I come....
Mercer Island is a pretty nice Island. When I came in summer 2019 everything was new for me and I was surprised on how nice everyone is here. I'm originally from Germany. Other than from where I come....
Read 53 reviews.
Population: 25,506,
Current Resident: Beautiful trees, lakes, wild berries, and friendly forest animals abound. Wish was also the case with respect to good restraunts, and entertainment options!... Read 133 reviews
Population 66,532
#7 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
133 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Beautiful trees, lakes, wild berries, and friendly forest animals abound. Wish was also the case with respect to good restraunts, and entertainment options!.
Beautiful trees, lakes, wild berries, and friendly forest animals abound. Wish was also the case with respect to good restraunts, and entertainment options!.
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Population: 66,532,
Current Resident: Our small town is only 20 minutes from downtown Seattle. We have amazing access to local trails and outdoor activities, literally right out our front door. But we have quick access to all that Seattle has to offer and to Seattle-Tacoma International airport for travel near and far. Our community is full of friendly and helpful neighbors, and people are always out walking their dogs or attending their children's sporting events. I've enjoyed and grown at the schools I've attended, and made friendships that I will treasure my entire life.... Read 30 reviews
Population 12,855
#8 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
30 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Our small town is only 20 minutes from downtown Seattle. We have amazing access to local trails and outdoor activities, literally right out our front door. But we have quick access to all that....
Our small town is only 20 minutes from downtown Seattle. We have amazing access to local trails and outdoor activities, literally right out our front door. But we have quick access to all that....
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Population: 12,855,
Current Resident: This is an amazing area. The natural beauty is prevalent everywhere you go with seas of green trees, lakes of blue serenity, and mountainous horizons. I was raised here and am grateful for the plentiful opportunities it has provided me. The public schools schools are very nurturing of students and their creativity. The only downside is its lack of diversity, primarily racial and economically. You'll find a lot of Caucasian white collar folks who mean well, but might not be able to relate to those of more diverse upbringings.... Read 44 reviews
Population 13,529
#9 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
44 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says This is an amazing area. The natural beauty is prevalent everywhere you go with seas of green trees, lakes of blue serenity, and mountainous horizons. I was raised here and am grateful for the....
This is an amazing area. The natural beauty is prevalent everywhere you go with seas of green trees, lakes of blue serenity, and mountainous horizons. I was raised here and am grateful for the....
Read 44 reviews.
Population: 13,529,
Current Resident: Kirkland has a mix of some of the best qualities of all the suburbs of Seattle. Great wildlife, access to lakes, great food, great stores, major hospital extremely close, not too crowded, not too industrial, and great people everywhere. The only gripe is that gas is getting expensive and so is living. Other than that, living in Kirkland is amazing!... Read 170 reviews
Population 91,656
#10 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
170 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Kirkland has a mix of some of the best qualities of all the suburbs of Seattle. Great wildlife, access to lakes, great food, great stores, major hospital extremely close, not too crowded, not too....
Kirkland has a mix of some of the best qualities of all the suburbs of Seattle. Great wildlife, access to lakes, great food, great stores, major hospital extremely close, not too crowded, not too....
Read 170 reviews.
Population: 91,656,
Current Resident: I have lived in Woodinville for my whole life, having gone through the school system I am very pleased, I went to elementary school at East Ridge, Middle School at Timbercrest and High School at Woodinville. Woodinville is a comfortable suburb for those who want to be close to the city but not live inside of it. There is a substantial amount of night life because of the widespread wine tasting. There are a ton of neighborhoods for children and they are very safe. Overall I would highly recommend Woodinville.... Read 66 reviews
Population 13,247
#11 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
66 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Woodinville for my whole life, having gone through the school system I am very pleased, I went to elementary school at East Ridge, Middle School at Timbercrest and High School at....
I have lived in Woodinville for my whole life, having gone through the school system I am very pleased, I went to elementary school at East Ridge, Middle School at Timbercrest and High School at....
Read 66 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 13,247,
Niche User: Woodinville is one of the most safe places to grow up and live. I have lived here my entire life and the most crime I have been around was a couple of string robberies in my area (but it was taken care of quickly). We have a wonderful police and fire department and the only graffiti I have seen is on the designated graffiti wall. Everyone's houses and yards are well kept, the roads and street lights are in perfect condition and I have never seen an abandoned house or building.... Read 25 reviews
Population 22,779
#12 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
25 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Woodinville is one of the most safe places to grow up and live. I have lived here my entire life and the most crime I have been around was a couple of string robberies in my area (but it was taken....
Woodinville is one of the most safe places to grow up and live. I have lived here my entire life and the most crime I have been around was a couple of string robberies in my area (but it was taken....
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Population: 22,779,
Current Resident: Bainbridge Island is a great place to live! The education here is above expectations - especially the public schools. Food here could be improved, but poulsbo supplies additional options. The downside is frankly the Bainbridge islanders Facebook page - people with too much time on their hands! But otherwise I’m very happy to have chosen this place to live. So many extracurricular activities here, well maintained roads, city planned events (such as the Fourth of July parade!), etc.... Read 51 reviews
Population 24,557
#13 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
51 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Bainbridge Island is a great place to live! The education here is above expectations - especially the public schools. Food here could be improved, but poulsbo supplies additional options. The....
Bainbridge Island is a great place to live! The education here is above expectations - especially the public schools. Food here could be improved, but poulsbo supplies additional options. The....
Read 51 reviews.
Population: 24,557,
Current Resident: I love Snoqualmie! It is incredibly safe, and it is rare for danger to occur. The schools are great, and teachers focus on the safety and environment of the kids. Great environment for all!... Read 44 reviews
Population 13,718
#14 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love Snoqualmie! It is incredibly safe, and it is rare for danger to occur. The schools are great, and teachers focus on the safety and environment of the kids. Great environment for all!.
I love Snoqualmie! It is incredibly safe, and it is rare for danger to occur. The schools are great, and teachers focus on the safety and environment of the kids. Great environment for all!.
Population: 13,718,
Current Resident: Kenmore is a small city north of Seattle on the north end of Lake Washington. It's conveniently located between 405 an I5 so has great access to airports, Seattle, skiing, beaches, and the surrounding area. The Northshore School District is very good, and the local public high school, Inglemoor, is one of only a few IB schools in the state. It has a great student body, solid academic reputation, and boasts a successful crew team which is only one a few public high schools in the state to have one. The City has put a lot of resources towards the development of public parks and water access to the Lake. Overall a nice place to live, although the downtown area needs some aesthetic improvements and public transportation is currently limited to buses, with the nearest lightrail station about 12 mins away in Northgate.... Read 70 reviews
Population 23,556
#15 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
70 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Kenmore is a small city north of Seattle on the north end of Lake Washington. It's conveniently located between 405 an I5 so has great access to airports, Seattle, skiing, beaches, and the....
Kenmore is a small city north of Seattle on the north end of Lake Washington. It's conveniently located between 405 an I5 so has great access to airports, Seattle, skiing, beaches, and the....
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Population: 23,556,
Parent: Perfect. Would never move.... Read 11 reviews
Population 1,119
#16 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Perfect. Would never move..
Perfect. Would never move..
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Population: 1,119,
Current Resident: I haven’t lived here all of my life but I really like the city of Bothell! Recently there has been a lot of apartment construction which I don’t love but that’s the reality of many cities right now especially north of Seattle. I love how friendly everyone is. The city has a Facebook page where you can see how much people care for one another! Also have some great food in Bothell and surrounding areas. I really enjoy how green we are and all the cool parks we have around here! It’s pretty safe and I don’t feel threatened to walk around on my own here. Only thing is I wish there were more sidewalks in certain parts of the city.... Read 180 reviews
Population 47,355
#17 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
180 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I haven’t lived here all of my life but I really like the city of Bothell! Recently there has been a lot of apartment construction which I don’t love but that’s the reality of many cities right now....
I haven’t lived here all of my life but I really like the city of Bothell! Recently there has been a lot of apartment construction which I don’t love but that’s the reality of many cities right now....
Read 180 reviews.
Population: 47,355,
Population 2,928
#18 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
Population: 2,928,
Current Resident: Duvall is very pretty and has a great community. It is in a central location to many fun places to travel to like Seattle, Snoqualamie, Woodinville, Redmond, and Monroe. The town hosts fun events and gatherings that provides opportunities to small businesses and organizations; these events are engaging and fun for all ages. The town is even close to a beautiful waterfalls, hiking trails, and a river. It is the safest town I have had the pleasure of living in. I have had no issues with finding a job in town; a lot of businesses are supplied by local farms which provide opportunities for healthier lifestyles.... Read 30 reviews
Population 8,007
#19 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
30 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Duvall is very pretty and has a great community. It is in a central location to many fun places to travel to like Seattle, Snoqualamie, Woodinville, Redmond, and Monroe. The town hosts fun events and....
Duvall is very pretty and has a great community. It is in a central location to many fun places to travel to like Seattle, Snoqualamie, Woodinville, Redmond, and Monroe. The town hosts fun events and....
Population: 8,007,
Current Resident: Mirrormont is gorgeous in all seasons! Nature, the people, and the all-around community are kind, peaceful, and quiet.... Read 2 reviews
Population 4,196
#20 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Mirrormont is gorgeous in all seasons! Nature, the people, and the all-around community are kind, peaceful, and quiet..
Mirrormont is gorgeous in all seasons! Nature, the people, and the all-around community are kind, peaceful, and quiet..
Read 2 reviews.
Population: 4,196,
Current Resident: A wonderful place to live! Friendly and beautiful small town with urban wildlife and historic homes.... Read 35 reviews
Population 6,673
#21 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
35 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says A wonderful place to live! Friendly and beautiful small town with urban wildlife and historic homes..
A wonderful place to live! Friendly and beautiful small town with urban wildlife and historic homes..
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Population: 6,673,
Current Resident: I love how so many necessary businesses are connected closely together from supermarkets, restaurants, auto/repair shops, enertainment areas, etc. The parks are nice but could use some improvement. I have overall enjoyed my experience with the public schools here but hear from others of problems I haven't experienced yet. Definately an area friendly for having a pet and family.... Read 181 reviews
Population 58,213
#22 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
181 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love how so many necessary businesses are connected closely together from supermarkets, restaurants, auto/repair shops, enertainment areas, etc. The parks are nice but could use some improvement. I....
I love how so many necessary businesses are connected closely together from supermarkets, restaurants, auto/repair shops, enertainment areas, etc. The parks are nice but could use some improvement. I....
Read 181 reviews.
Population: 58,213,
Current Resident: I have lived in Mukilteo for 13 years. It has been amazing to live so close to all three schools, Columbia Elementary, Harbour Pointe Middle School, and Kamiak High School, where I started in 3rd grade and graduated in 2020. The Mukilteo Beach is a great spot for people to visit, and I highly recommend Blu Burgers and Brew for a family owned delicious dining experience... Read 115 reviews
Population 21,409
#23 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
115 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Mukilteo for 13 years. It has been amazing to live so close to all three schools, Columbia Elementary, Harbour Pointe Middle School, and Kamiak High School, where I started in 3rd....
I have lived in Mukilteo for 13 years. It has been amazing to live so close to all three schools, Columbia Elementary, Harbour Pointe Middle School, and Kamiak High School, where I started in 3rd....
Population: 21,409,
Current Resident: I lived Shoreline , Mukilteo, Lynnwood, bothell and I choose Mill Creek for settling down. The best town ever….! Schools, town center, commute, highway… it is so convenient and the trail is amazing.... Read 71 reviews
Population 20,665
#24 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
71 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I lived Shoreline , Mukilteo, Lynnwood, bothell and I choose Mill Creek for settling down. The best town ever….! Schools, town center, commute, highway… it is so convenient and the trail is amazing..
I lived Shoreline , Mukilteo, Lynnwood, bothell and I choose Mill Creek for settling down. The best town ever….! Schools, town center, commute, highway… it is so convenient and the trail is amazing..
Read 71 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 20,665,
Niche User: I love Gig Harbor! The people are super friendly and you have everything you could ever need in this city. Downtown is breathtaking, especially on clear sunny days. I would highly recommend this area, its perfect for families of all ages.... Read 15 reviews
Population 14,495
#25 Best Suburbs to Live in Seattle Area.
15 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I love Gig Harbor! The people are super friendly and you have everything you could ever need in this city. Downtown is breathtaking, especially on clear sunny days. I would highly recommend this....
I love Gig Harbor! The people are super friendly and you have everything you could ever need in this city. Downtown is breathtaking, especially on clear sunny days. I would highly recommend this....
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Population: 14,495,
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
SEATTLE, WA•
6-8
St. Thomas School
MEDINA, WA•
Oneness-Family School
CHEVY CHASE, MD•
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