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Between Fremont and the University District. Quieter, family-oriented, good restaurants on 45th Street. More affordable than Capitol Hill, underrated by newcomers.
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
Wallingford, Seattle
Between Fremont and the University District. Quieter, family-oriented, good restaurants on 45th Street. More affordable than Capitol Hill, underrated by newcomers.
Seattle Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$2,100/mo
Median 2BR rent
$2,750/mo
Median home price
$780K
Avg utilities
$130/mo
City-wide medians. Wallingford rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full Seattle breakdown →
Other Neighborhoods in Seattle
Compare Wallingford with other popular areas.
Capitol Hill
Best urban living in Seattle. Dense, walkable, LGBTQ+ community anchors it. Cal Anderson Park, best bar and restaurant density. Link Light Rail stop. Expect $2,200–2,800/mo for a 1BR.
Ballard
Scandinavian-heritage fishing village turned hip dining corridor. Sunday farmers market, genuinely excellent restaurants, slightly below Capitol Hill rents. Most livable neighborhood for families.
Fremont
Self-proclaimed Center of the Universe. Troll sculpture, Sunday market, craft breweries. Quirky and genuine. Less expensive than Capitol Hill, decent bus access to downtown.
Queen Anne
Best views in the city — Space Needle, Elliott Bay, and the Olympics. Upper Queen Anne is quiet residential; Lower Queen Anne has theaters and bars. Less transit than Capitol Hill.
South Lake Union
Amazon's campus neighborhood. New construction, walkable if you work at Amazon. Sterile compared to older neighborhoods but extremely convenient. Streetcar access to downtown.
Columbia City / Rainier Valley
The most diverse neighborhood in Seattle. Link Light Rail access, affordability well below Capitol Hill, improving restaurant scene. The best-value urban neighborhood in the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wallingford a good neighborhood in Seattle?
Between Fremont and the University District. Quieter, family-oriented, good restaurants on 45th Street. More affordable than Capitol Hill, underrated by newcomers.
What is the rent in Wallingford, Seattle?
Seattle citywide median 1BR rent is $2,100/mo. Wallingford pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in Seattle often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is Wallingford in Seattle known for?
Between Fremont and the University District. Quieter, family-oriented, good restaurants on 45th Street. More affordable than Capitol Hill, underrated by newcomers.
How does Wallingford compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?
Wallingford is one of 7 notable neighborhoods in Seattle. Other options include Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont.
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