54,614 people live in North Seattle, WA, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $68,559. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around North Seattle, WA, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Seductive Specialty Foods, Continent Books & Music - Russian language bookstore, and Pilates Northwest.
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| Dining | 4.07 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.17 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.36 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.08 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 1.74 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.56 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.92 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.86 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.46 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.42 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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North Seattle, WA has 24,113 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in North Seattle, WA do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 54,614 people call North Seattle, WA home. The population density is 12,037.961 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Total Population
Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
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10-17 Years
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North Seattle, Washington — At a Glance
What You Need to Know About North Seattle Neighborhoods
County
King County
Median Home Price
$900K – $1.4M+
Top Neighborhoods
Ballard · Green Lake · Fremont · Shoreline
Light Rail
Roosevelt · Northgate · Shoreline stations
To Amazon SLU
15–25 min (transit)
To Google Fremont
5–15 min (bike or bus)
Best Value
Shoreline — bigger lots, Light Rail, strong schools
Most Walkable
Ballard (Walk Score 92) · Fremont (Walk Score 96)
North Seattle is in King County and encompasses the neighborhoods north of the Ship Canal — including Ballard, Fremont, Green Lake, Phinney Ridge, Greenwood, Wallingford, Roosevelt, and Shoreline. It is the primary destination for Amazon and Google employees who want to own a home rather than rent downtown. The Northgate and Lynnwood Link extensions connect North Seattle directly to downtown with no bridge crossings required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. North Seattle consistently ranks as one of the best residential areas in the city for families and tech workers. Neighborhoods like Ballard (Walk Score 92), Fremont (Walk Score 96), and Green Lake offer genuine walkability, strong community character, and direct Light Rail access downtown. Shoreline, just north of the city limits, offers larger lots and the Shoreline School District at lower price points. Median home prices range from approximately $900K in Shoreline to $1.4M+ in Ballard and Green Lake.
North Seattle is in King County, Washington. Shoreline, which sits directly north of the Seattle city limits and is considered part of the North Seattle metro area, is also in King County. All North Seattle neighborhoods — Ballard, Fremont, Green Lake, Phinney Ridge, Greenwood, Wallingford, Roosevelt, Northgate, and Lake City — are within Seattle city limits in King County.
Shoreline offers the lowest price points in the North Seattle area, with single-family homes typically ranging from $550K–$850K. The Lynnwood Link Light Rail extension (Shoreline South/148th and Shoreline North/185th stations) has significantly improved its commute profile. Within Seattle city limits, Lake City and Northgate typically offer lower price points than Ballard or Green Lake while maintaining good transit access.
For Amazon employees: Green Lake (15 min via E-Line) and Roosevelt (18 min via Link Light Rail) offer the best balance of lifestyle and commute. For Google Fremont employees: Phinney Ridge (5 min by car) and Ballard (12 min by bus) are the closest residential options. For Microsoft employees on the Eastside: Shoreline (25 min via car or I-405) or Roosevelt (30 min via car) are the most practical North Seattle options.
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