West Seattle

A Neighborhood Guide

Welcome To West Seattle

What To Expect From West Seattle

Situated south of downtown and west of the Duwamish River, West Seattle is a sprawling area, comprising a group of neighborhoods set into a lush and hilly landscape. From the best record store in the city to huge parks, terrific restaurants, a golf course, and the beach vibes on Alki, West Seattle has something for everyone.

The Available Housing Stock

An excellent mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos from quiet hillside communities to bustling and walkable urban streets. In 2021, 64% of sales in West Seattle were single-family homes, 25% were townhomes, and 11% were condos. These home sales ranged in price from $199,000 to $4,200,000.

Incredible Views

Spanning the Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, Elliott Bay, the Seattle skyline, and of course the ubiquitous Washington State Ferries in action every day.

Beautiful Homes

From the Craftsman homes of the 1920s to luxury waterfront condos and everything in between, West Seattle has a home for everyone.

Home sold by Aaron Janus at the JanusGroup - West Seattle craftsman front exterior

Beautiful Homes

From the Craftsman homes of the 1920s to luxury waterfront condos and everything in between, West Seattle has a home for everyone.

Parks, Beaches, More

One-third of Seattle’s green space is found in West Seattle! From the abundance of green space in Lincoln Park to the beach volleyball courts on Alki Beach, West Seattle offers a wide variety of options to get outdoors and unwind.

West Seattle Quick Facts And Details:

Public Transit Options:

King County Metro Bus service covers a healthy portion of West Seattle, and includes the Rapid Ride H (formerly the 120 bus), the Rapid Ride C, as well as the 50, and 21 buses and their ancillaries.

The King County Water Taxi shuttles commuters back and forth between the West Seattle Water Taxi Pier on Harbor Ave SW and Pier 50 in downtown Seattle. Passengers are allowed to bring bicycles and strollers onboard.

Washington State Ferries operate from the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal in southwest West Seattle, connecting commuters to and from both Vashon Island and Southworth

There are four Light Rail Stations that are scheduled to open in 2032, but there are many details to be ironed out between now and then, including the exact path that the trains would travel, and the final locations of the stations.

West Seattle Population:

There are 99,698 residents in the 16 square miles that comprise the West Seattle area of Seattle, according to the 2020 Census. This represents 13.5% of all of Seattle. West Seattle residents are 67% White, 9% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 6% two or more races.

Median Property Value:

At the end of 2021, the median sale price for West Seattle was $683,950. This is below the median for the whole city of Seattle, which was $762,475.

Additionally, 59% of residences in West Seattle are owner-occupied, while 41% are renter-occupied.

Median Household Income:

The median West Seattle household makes $81,429 per year.

Median Age:

The median West Seattle resident is 39.8 years old.

Seattle City Council District:

District 1, represented by Rob Saka.

Boundaries:

Surrounded by water on three sides: Puget Sound to the west and Elliott Bay to the east. The southern boundary is generally understood to be SW Roxbury St.

Homes For Sale In West Seattle

West Seattle Homes Sold by the JanusGroup

Have a West Seattle real estate question?

Our Managing Broker, Aaron Janus, has been a West Seattle resident for over ten years and has assisted many home buyers, sellers, and investors in West Seattle.

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