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Roman Morgan
best-worst
Best thing about Seattle nobody appreciates
Genuine question: What would you do?
39 upvotes
12 Replies
Ella F.
Renter's perspective: I could find cheaper but love the neighborhood. I'm in Wallingford and it's great. Definitely shop around though.
50 upvotes
Sadie Watson
Word.
46 upvotes
Amelia W.
As someone who lives in West Seattle, I've never felt unsafe walking around {hood} at night.. That said, parking can be a real pain.
44 upvotes
Dennis L.
Weekend warrior here - Seattle is pretty good for photography. The school system in {hood} is actually {adj}.
42 upvotes
Ezra Ramirez
OK since this keeps coming up, here's my definitive Seattle guide from someone who's been here way too long.
**Neighborhoods ranked (my opinion):**
Tier 1 (if you can afford it):
- Wallingford: trendy, pricey, but worth it
- University District: solid value for the location
Tier 2 (best value):
- Madison Park: hidden gem, locals only know
- Ravenna: good schools, safe streets
Avoid (unless you know what you're doing):
- I won't name names but do your research on anything significantly below market rate
**Cost Reality Check:**
- 1-bed decent area: /mo
- 2-bed decent area: /mo
- Groceries for 2: /mo
- Car insurance: underrated compared to national avg
- Utilities: /mo average
**The Honest Truth:**
Downtown has improved dramatically since I first moved here.. Seattle is affordable but it's not for everyone. If you value community over career growth, you'll love it. If it's the other way around, maybe consider Houston.
**Neighborhoods ranked (my opinion):**
Tier 1 (if you can afford it):
- Wallingford: trendy, pricey, but worth it
- University District: solid value for the location
Tier 2 (best value):
- Madison Park: hidden gem, locals only know
- Ravenna: good schools, safe streets
Avoid (unless you know what you're doing):
- I won't name names but do your research on anything significantly below market rate
**Cost Reality Check:**
- 1-bed decent area: /mo
- 2-bed decent area: /mo
- Groceries for 2: /mo
- Car insurance: underrated compared to national avg
- Utilities: /mo average
**The Honest Truth:**
Downtown has improved dramatically since I first moved here.. Seattle is affordable but it's not for everyone. If you value community over career growth, you'll love it. If it's the other way around, maybe consider Houston.
42 upvotes
loving_wesley74
Depends on the neighborhood.
31 upvotes
Noah Gonzalez
Night shift worker - Seattle at 3am is solid. Cost of living is {col_feel} compared to where I came from..
29 upvotes
Jordan Y.
Night shift worker - Seattle at 3am is great. Traffic has gotten noticeably worse in the past year..
29 upvotes
Johnny A.
Weekend warrior here - Seattle is excellent for running. I keep discovering new spots even after {yr} years.
26 upvotes
Emilia Davis
Same experience here.
19 upvotes
Amelia K.
Needed to hear this.
5 upvotes
Ian Morris
Moved here recently, same feeling.
1 upvotes