If you know Seattle

[Amira]

We're planning on moving to Seattle at the end of the summer. I'm starting to recover from the sticker shock for housing, but I'm still trying to figure out a good neighborhood to live in.

Here's what I'd like in a place to rent:
-Quiet
-Not too expensive since we'd like to keep the rent under $1800
-Within walking distance (less than a mile) of at least two of the following- University of Washington, library, an LDS church building, taekwondo studio, farmer's market or grocery store

Does anyone have any suggestions? And what else do I need to know about Seattle? It looks like a great place to live.

Thanks in advance!

[Jean in Newcastle]

Check out the Wallingford neighborhood - close to UW (and probably at least one or two of the other requirements). Prices here are high in general though!

[pixelroper]

The only thing I didn't like about Seattle was the traffic. Specifically the freeways & congestion. Try to have a passenger with you and "know thy rush hours". I consulted dh as he lived there for many years he says "This is a trick question." :lol: What do you like to do? Seattle is a great city.

Try mapquest and search for businesses (LDS, TKD, libraries) in areas you are looking at. We moved out in '01 so I have no recent reliable info on where a good place to be is. Good luck.

[Amira]

I was hoping this wouldn't be a trick question. But I was afraid it would be.

We will check Wallingford though. Thanks!

[Melinda in VT]

Someone here clued me in to the forums on city-data.com. They have a separate forum for each state in the U.S., and there is even a subforum just on the Seattle area.

You can often get quite detailed information about neighborhoods.

[Natalieclare]

If you were willing to go further out, Renton might have some neighborhoods that meet your requirements. The Renton Library is fairly close to the Renton Farmer's Market, a Safeway, and a Fred Meyer. The Farmer's Market is also close to the transit center, too, so busing into Seattle wouldn't be too hard. Also, the prices might be a fair bit better there.

I'm out further still...sorry I can't help you more!

[Whisperlily]

Well... I'll tell you from what I've seen, one mile from UW and Quiet aren't going to mix well... ;)

Every city/neighborhood has it's own feel. You might have to do some driving around to see what suits your personality. There's a very wide range.