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Living in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

South Lake Union Area Facts

  • South Lake Union has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • South Lake Union crime rates are 76% higher than the Seattle average
  • Cost of living in South Lake Union is 7% lower than the Seattle average
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Very ugly area User Rating 0.5 rating By Gustavo ( Jul 15, 2022) Why would anyone want to live here. It’s literally just a shopping area. It’s like a ghost town too. It has a bunch of construction too. It’s a soulless area. ...Read More Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Lake Union? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Denny Park
      The Park at Onni South Lake Union
      Cascade Playground
      Lake Union Park
      Urban Triangle Park
      Waterway 5 Park
      Playdate SEA
      Growing Vine Street Headwaters Park

      Entertainment

      Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center
      Raisbeck Performance Hall
      Center for Wooden Boats
      Museum of History and Industry
      Twilight
      MoPOP: Museum of Pop Culture
      Virginia V
      Arthur Foss

      Food & Drink

      Berliner Doner Kebab
      Jimmy John's
      Hand Of God
      Thomas Street Warehouse
      The Halal Guys
      Manna
      Chipotle
      Evergreens

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Lake Union? Of all people who commute, 10.9% take public transportation in South Lake Union.
      Drive to Work
      10%

      62% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      57%

      54% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Lake Union 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