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First Hill
  • Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
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Neighborhood
Seattle

First Hill

#4 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Seattle
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A minus
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A+
  12. Commute
    A+
First Hill is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington with a population of 7,372. First Hill is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in First Hill offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In First Hill there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in First Hill and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in First Hill are highly rated.
About First Hill...
Population
7,372
Neighborhood in
Seattle
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$628,225
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,936
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    84%
  • Own
    16%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    2,077.5
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    424.2
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    2,202.3
    500.1
  • Theft
    5,446.4
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    811
    284

Residents

Diversity
A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$94,351
National
$69,021
Families with Children
4%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    31%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    11%
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