Name: First Hill
Address: Seattle

About the neighborhood

First Hill features convenient transit options with about 20 nearby bus lines, providing effortless commuting without needing a car. The neighborhood boasts extensive cycling infrastructure and accessible bike share stations, supporting diverse travel choices. Residents have close access to primary and high schools, as well as numerous grocery stores offering general and specialty items. Dining options abound, with over 50 restaurants and approximately 10 cafes distributed throughout the area. Lush tree-lined streets and plentiful nearby parks contribute to a vibrant, green environment. This area features predominantly large apartment buildings with lofts and one-bedroom homes, constructed mainly around 1986, enhancing its urban charm.

Characteristics

Transportation

First Hill is an excellent neighborhood with regards to getting around without driving. Owing to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Seattle Monorail and Northgate - Angle Lake, and over 100 nearby bus lines, First Hill features an excellent transit system. It is also very convenient for pedestrians to get around in First Hill; running daily errands is very convenient without a car, and there are also countless businesses nearby. Bicycling is rather embraced in this neighborhood as there is generally a bike-share station in proximity, and First Hill has very good cycling infrastructure.

Services

Residents will find that wherever their house is located in First Hill, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. Concerning eating, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short pedestrian trip away in First Hill. Moreover, owing to 500-odd restaurants and cafes in this part of the city, there is almost always a place to get a meal or beverage just around the corner, for instance along Madison Street. Property owners can find a very large number of clothing stores within a short distance.

Character

First Hill offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. It is very easy to find bustling streets in this part of the city. There is a broad selection of entertainment venues, the streets are almost always busy with people, and with its over 100 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Greenery is quite present in this area; it is very easy to get to green spaces since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to visit. Moreover, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for many streets is good.

Car friendly4.4

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly10.0

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Transit friendly9.8

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

Restaurants9.8

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.6

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping9.2

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes10.0

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet2.2

Multiple sources of noise nearby