Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA Area Guide

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Capitol Hill Area Facts

  • Capitol Hill has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Capitol Hill crime rates are 5% higher than the Seattle average
  • Cost of living in Capitol Hill is equal to the Seattle average
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Great Diverse Area User Rating 5 rating By Gustavo ( Jul 15, 2022) It’s the most diverse area in Seattle. It has a great mix of architecture. There are historical buildings/apartments, bungalows, duplex’s, parks, stores, etc. I am from DC and it reminds me of DC. Every building or house looks so different from each other. It’s also has one ...Read More of the most diverse populations in the Seattle area. The crime is kind of bad being by downtown Seattle. The issue is the homeless people like every Seattle neighborhood. It’s best just to lock your doors and keep valuables out of sight. You can also just get an apartment with a garage if you’re extra paranoid. Read Less
Diverse and Unique Area User Rating 5 rating By Gustavo ( Jul 15, 2022) It’s a nice blend of all sorts of architecture, historical buildings, bungalows, apartments, stores, parks, and so on. I am from DC and it reminds me of DC. It has one of the most diverse populations compared to other neighborhoods. There is some crime being that it’s close t ...Read More o downtown with homeless people strolling through but it’s best just to lock your car and leave valuables out of sight. If you’re extra paranoid about crime, it’s best to get an apartment and one that has a garage for your car Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Capitol Hill? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Volunteer Park
      Volunteer Park Playground
      Broadway Hill Park
      Louisa Boren Overlook
      Ron K. Bills Fountain Spray Feature
      Miller Playfield
      Louisa Boren Park
      Saint Mark's Greenbelt

      Entertainment

      Seattle Asian Art Museum
      Amphitheater
      Japanese Garden
      Hugo House
      12th Ave Arts
      LO-FI Performance Gallery
      The Cuff Complex
      queer/bar

      Food & Drink

      Harry's Bar
      Liberty
      Hopvine Pub
      Subway
      Club Comedy Seattle
      Bait Shop
      De Luxe Bar & Grill
      Corvus & Co.

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Capitol Hill? Of all people who commute, 26.9% take public transportation in Capitol Hill.
      Drive to Work
      25%

      47% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      27%

      21% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      24%

      20% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Capitol Hill? The cost of living in Capitol Hill is 181/100 - which is 53% higher than Washington.
      Capitol Hill
      181

      81% more expensive than average

      Seattle
      180

      80% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Capitol Hill? Capitol Hill crime rates are 6,097, which are 88% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      6,097 per 100k people

      167% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      167% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Capitol Hill? The median income in Capitol Hill is $101,771 which is 62% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $101,77184% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $75,437153% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Capitol Hill a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Navos West Seattle Campus
      The Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center
      Seattle Children's Hospital
      University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest
      VA Medical Center - Seattle
      Harborview Medical Center
      University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake
      Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus

      Pharmacies

      Bartell Drugs
      Pharmaca West Seattle
      Bob Johnson Pharmacy
      Bartell Drugs
      Neighborcare Health Pharmacy
      Bartell Drugs
      Bartell Drugs
      Bartell Drugs

      Doctors

      Swedish Magnolia Primary Care
      MTI Physical Therapy-Magnolia
      Swedish Physicians
      Puget Sound Eye Care
      Alpine Physical Therapy
      Capitol Hill Chiropractic & Massage
      Simply Dental
      Belltown Spine & Wellness

      B- Housing

      What are Capitol Hill home prices? Capitol Hill home prices are $712,089 - which is 164% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $712,089286% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,79689% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      32%

      49% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Capitol Hill have good schools? The Capitol Hill graduation rate is 97% - which is 12% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      20% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Capitol Hill a good place to live? Capitol Hill has an overall rating of 91% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      6 total surveys

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