Best Neighborhoods in Seattle, Washington

Compare 33 neighborhoods side by side — schools, crime, walkability, home prices, and vibe. Then take the 60-second quiz to find your personal top match.

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33
Neighborhoods
$859k
Median Price
41.9%
Homeowners
35.8
Median Age
King County
County

Top Neighborhoods in Seattle

Queen Anne
$988k median · School 9/10 · Crime A-
Upscale · Quiet

Queen Anne is one of Seattle's most prestigious addresses — top-rated schools, manicured streets, and homes that hold their value.

Capitol Hill
$980k median · School 7/10 · Crime B+
Walkable · Trendy

Capitol Hill draws young professionals and creatives to Seattle with indie coffee shops, murals, and a vibrant nightlife scene.

Madison Park
$972k median · School 9/10 · Crime A-
Upscale · Quiet

Madison Park is one of Seattle's most prestigious addresses — top-rated schools, manicured streets, and homes that hold their value.

Madrona
$964k median · School 9/10 · Crime A-
Upscale · Quiet

Madrona is one of Seattle's most prestigious addresses — top-rated schools, manicured streets, and homes that hold their value.

Leschi
$956k median · School 9/10 · Crime A-
Upscale · Quiet

Leschi is one of Seattle's most prestigious addresses — top-rated schools, manicured streets, and homes that hold their value.

Montlake
$948k median · School 9/10 · Crime A-
Upscale · Quiet

Montlake is one of Seattle's most prestigious addresses — top-rated schools, manicured streets, and homes that hold their value.

Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchoolsCrime
Issaquah$730k9/10A
Redmond$739k9/10A
Kirkland$747k9/10A

All Neighborhoods in Seattle

Admiral
$836k · Suburban · Family
Alki
$844k · Upscale
Ballard
$910k · Walkable · Trendy
Beacon Hill
$715k · Suburban · Family
Bellevue
$755k · Suburban
Belltown
$510k · Walkable · Urban
Capitol Hill
$792k · Walkable · Trendy
Central District
$892k · Urban · Up And Coming
Columbia City
$750k · Urban · Up And Coming
Downtown Seattle
$580k · Walkable · Urban
Eastlake
$972k · Walkable · Trendy
First Hill
$560k · Walkable · Urban
Fremont
$985k · Walkable · Trendy
Georgetown
$620k · Urban · Up And Coming
Green Lake
$1.0M · Suburban · Family
Greenwood
$760k · Suburban · Family
Issaquah
$731k · Suburban
Kirkland
$747k · Suburban
Leschi
$1.7M · Upscale · Quiet
Madison Park
$2.9M · Upscale · Quiet
Madrona
$1.3M · Upscale · Quiet
Montlake
$1.5M · Upscale · Quiet
Portage Bay
$1.9M · Upscale · Quiet
Queen Anne
$1.0M · Upscale · Quiet
Rainier Valley
$876k · Suburban
Ravenna
$1.2M · Suburban · Family
Redmond
$739k · Suburban
Roosevelt
$1.2M · Suburban · Family
Shoreline
$763k · Suburban · Family
South Lake Union
$400k · Walkable · Urban
University District
$812k · Walkable · Urban
Wallingford
$1.1M · Suburban · Family
West Seattle
$825k · Suburban · Family

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Seattle?

The median home price in Seattle, Washington is approximately $859k. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $730k in entry-level areas to over $988k in premium neighborhoods.

What are the best neighborhoods in Seattle for families?

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How does NeighborSeek rank neighborhoods?

NeighborSeek scores neighborhoods based on your answers to 4 questions about lifestyle, timeline, financing, and priorities. Each neighborhood receives a score based on how well its vibe, schools, crime grade, walkability, and price range match your profile.