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Portage Bay
  • Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
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Neighborhood
Seattle

Portage Bay

#8 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
    B
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A+
  12. Commute
    A+
Portage Bay is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington with a population of 1,703. Portage Bay is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Portage Bay offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Portage Bay there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Portage Bay and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Portage Bay are highly rated.
About Portage Bay...
Population
1,703
Neighborhood in
Seattle
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,332,140
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,863
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    48%
  • Own
    52%
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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
    239.4
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    2,154.8
    500.1
  • Theft
    3,990.4
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    1,276.9
    284

Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$138,216
National
$69,021
Families with Children
16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    47%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0%
    11%
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