The 10 Best Neighborhoods In Seattle For 2022

If you want to really see Seattle, buy the CityPASS it will take you to places like the Space Needle, the Seattle Aquarium, and the Museum of Pop Culture; but, if you want to know where you should live in Seattle, take a look below at HomeSnacks' list of The Emerald City's best neighborhoods for 2022.

Seattle is where nature and a booming city meet in the Pacific Northwest. Incidentally, The City of Goodwill is one of the fastest growing cities in America. However, Seattle is not for the weak and neither are its best neighborhoods. The city is, unfortunately, one of the most expensive cities in America. So, if you want to live in Seattle's best neighborhoods, be ready to shell out at least $519,098 and if you want to rent, be prepared to pay 20% above the national average.

Obviously a city with 630,104 residents means that it is doable--you're just going to need to find a good job, the right neighborhood, and budget. We can help you with the right neighborhood. For example, if you want to live next to water because you've just watched Sleepless in Seattle, the Portage Bay neighborhood is a great place. If you want to live in the northeast corner of Seattle, be prepared to pay at least $550,000 for a home in the Bryant neighborhood. And if you want to live in Seattle's best neighborhood, start applying to those jobs that pay at least $88,978/year--you're going to need it.

Seattle might come with a hefty price tag, but it has great people, amazing food, and it's safe. So, if you want to know the neighborhood that embodies all of these qualities and then some, keep reading.

In case you've reached this point in the article and you are starting to doubt your move to Seattle, don't. This city is one of the best in the country. That's right, if you can handle mild to chilly temperatures on a regular basis, markets with fresh fish and unique treats, an eclectic music and art scene, and amazing scenery, then pack your car because Seattle's number one neighborhood is calling your name.

So, what is the best neighborhood in Seattle for 2022? Well, according to the latest census data and our SnackAbility algorithm, Laurelhurst is number one.

If you want to see how the rest of Seattle's neighborhoods ranked, take a look below; and if you don't find your favorite there, head to the bottom.

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Methodology: How We Determined The Best Seattle, WA Neighborhoods In 2022

In order to rank the best neighborhoods in Seattle, we had to determine what criteria defines a "best".

Using crime, census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:

• High incomes
• Low unemployment rates
• Low crime
• High home prices
• High population densities (A proxy for things to do)

We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 78 in each category, where 1 was the best.

Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.

And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index the "Best City Neighborhood In Seattle." We're lookin' at you, Laurelhurst.

Read on below to learn more about what it's like to live in the best places Seattle, Washington has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city from best to worst.

Summary: Putting A Bow On Our Analysis Of The Best Neighborhoods In Seattle

If you're measuring the neighborhoods in Seattle where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.

As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Seattle aren't all good. South Park takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Seattle.

We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below.

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Best Neighborhoods To Live In Seattle For 2022 Detailed Data