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Moving to Seattle, WA

An in-depth neighborhood guide based on 193 scored addresses across Seattle.

53
avg Vibe Score
F
Overall Grade
193
neighborhoods analyzed

Seattle Snapshot

Safety 33
Environment 72
Walkability & Transit 53
Natural Hazard Risk 49
Schools 50
Economic Growth 50
Affordability 71

Safest Neighborhoods

These areas have the lowest crime rates in Seattle, based on FBI crime data.

#1
13318 LAKE CITY WAY NE, SEATTLE, WA, 98125
Overall: 61/100 · C+
50
Safety
 #2
5183 NE LAURELCREST LN, SEATTLE, WA, 98105
Overall: 60/100 · C+
50
Safety
 #3
514 NE 70TH ST, SEATTLE, WA, 98115
Overall: 49/100 · D+
33
Safety

Best Schools

Neighborhoods near the highest-rated schools in Seattle, based on GreatSchools ratings.

#1
13318 LAKE CITY WAY NE, SEATTLE, WA, 98125
Overall: 61/100 · C+
50
Education
 #2
514 NE 70TH ST, SEATTLE, WA, 98115
Overall: 49/100 · D+
50
Education
 #3
3818 W PARKMONT PL, SEATTLE, WA, 98199
Overall: 54/100 · C-
50
Education

Most Walkable

Highest walkability, transit access, and broadband coverage in Seattle.

#1
1827 8TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA, 98101
Overall: 57/100 · C
66
Walkability
 #2
101 TAYLOR AVE N, SEATTLE, WA, 98109
Overall: 56/100 · C
66
Walkability
 #3
1509 1ST AVE, SEATTLE, WA, 98101
Overall: 56/100 · C
65
Walkability

Most Affordable

Best cost-of-living scores in Seattle, factoring in rent, taxes, and utility costs.

#1
13318 LAKE CITY WAY NE, SEATTLE, WA, 98125
Overall: 61/100 · C+
71
Affordability
 #2
514 NE 70TH ST, SEATTLE, WA, 98115
Overall: 49/100 · D+
71
Affordability
 #3
3818 W PARKMONT PL, SEATTLE, WA, 98199
Overall: 54/100 · C-
71
Affordability

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