CITY NEIGHBORHOODS
The U.S. Census Bureau has designated 97 neighborhoods within the city limits of Seattle. Here is an introduction to the city's population centers.

Northwest Neighborhoods
Green Lake, Wallingford, Fremont and Phinney Ridge surround the ever-popular Woodland Park Zoo and Green Lake. The Fremont area houses an eclectic artist community. Distinctive bungalow houses are found in Wallingford. Ballard is known as Seattle's Scandinavia, and hosts many waterfront activities.

Northeast Neighborhoods
The University District and Ravena surround the University of Washington campus, northeast of downtown Seattle. Here you'll find the high-energy lifestyle associated with college life.

Central Neighborhoods
A high percentage of renters and single people enjoy the energetic surroundings and convenient location of Capitol Hill, one of the city's most diverse, yet harmonious, neighborhoods. Queen Anne and Magnolia house residents who enjoy magnificent views and easy access to many city attractions.

Southeast Neighborhoods
The people who call these neighborhoods home take pride in a supportive network of business and residential neighborhoods, community participation and cultural diversity. Residents of neighborhoods such as Mount Baker, Seward Park and Rainier Beach have views of the mountains, access to Lake Washington and a large number of city parks practically in their backyards.

Southwest Neighborhoods
Only a few minutes from downtown Seattle, West Seattle residents enjoy the peacefulness of long stretches of waterfront. Housing reflects the beach-community atmosphere, with old cottages tucked in between newer apartments and condominiums, and elegant manors nestled on bluffs.