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South Lake Union
  • Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
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Neighborhood
Seattle

South Lake Union

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
    A
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A+
  12. Commute
    A+
South Lake Union is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington with a population of 609. South Lake Union is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in South Lake Union offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In South Lake Union there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in South Lake Union and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in South Lake Union are highly rated.
About South Lake Union...
Population
609
Neighborhood in
Seattle
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$898,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,848
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    96%
  • Own
    4%
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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
    1,366.1
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    225.5
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    3,302.6
    500.1
  • Theft
    5,205.9
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    689.7
    284

Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$104,607
National
$69,021
Families with Children
5%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    29%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    52%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    0%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0%
    11%
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