Neighborhood Highlight: Capitol Hill, WA
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Capitol Hill - Seattle's Prized Possession
Just east of downtown, Capitol Hill is where you'll find a vivid, urban scene where streets lined with restaurants, bars, and shops meet tree-lined, residential serenity. As Seattle's LGBTQ core, you can count on Capitol Hill to be a melting pot of culture.
Aside from a fast-paced nightlife, Capitol Hill also boasts plenty of outdoor spaces that allow for a scenic and peaceful calm throughout the buzzing neighborhood. From Volunteer Parks 48 acres to the Washington Parks Arboretum on the northeast corner, you'll find a surprising amount of green space that almost allow you to forget you're living in a thriving city.
Quick Capitol Hill Neighborhood Takeaways:
- Lots of Local Amenities
- Urban & Residential Settings
- High Walk Scores Throughout Neighborhood
- Culture & Art Close By
Capitol Hill, WA Real Estate
The median listing price in Belltown is $624,900. The median list price per square foot in Capitol Hill is $587, which is higher than the Seattle average of $453.
DID YOU KNOW?
- The median home price on Capitol Hill is 170% higher than the national average.
- The average number of people per household on Capitol Hill is 33% lower than the national average.
- The number of renter-occupied households in Capitol Hill is 98% higher than the national average.
Living In Capitol Hill, WA
- Power Singles - Extremely educated professionals, commonly with advanced degrees. They draw an ample salary and have moderate living expenses while living a fun, upscale life in an urban metropolis.
- Corporate Climbers - Urban singles with an up-and-coming income, however, higher-than-average living costs. Most have college educations and work in mid-management professions.
- Bright Lights, Big City - Singles ranging in age from early 20s to mid-40s who have moved to an urban environment. The majority of BLBC's rent their apartment or condo.
Capitol Hill Demographic Facts
- The population density in Capitol Hill is 31% higher than Seattle.
- The median age (37) in Capitol Hill is 3% lower than Seattle.
- In Capitol Hill, 79.32% of the population is Caucasian, 5.71% of the population is African American, and 8.18% of the population is Asian.
Crime In Capitol Hill, WA
- The overall crime rate in Capitol Hill is 10% lower than the national average.
- For every 100,000 people, there are 7.01 daily crimes that occur in Capitol Hill.
- Capitol Hill is safer than 69% of the cities in the Washington.
- In Capitol Hill, you have a 1 in 40 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
Things To Do In Capitol Hill
Linda’s Tavern
707 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122
10AM–2AM
Elliott Bay Book Co.
1521 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
10AM–11PM
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
6AM–10PM
