Hey, seriously, as a person who obsessively researches for years before making a decision I’ve seen every video on RUclips about Seattle. Literally hundreds. Yours is exactly what I’ve been wanting. Actual street view your, not just someone sitting in their office talking about the different neighborhoods. You go into detail, give relevant facts and mixed in opinions. Perfect mix. New sub!
Super appreciative for the sub and support first off! I am so so excited to hear that I'm able to give you the information you need - I myself had to make a big move years ago to a whole different part of the country and it would've been so helpful to have a local provide knowledge so I could avoid some unpleasantries, so I'm so glad that my content has helped to provide enough information for you to make such a big decision for yourself! Can't wait for you to experience Seattle one day - it's not a perfect city, but the pros will definitely shine above the cons! :)
This video has been a stroll down memory lane and reconnaissance for future trip to Seattle. I grew up there in the 50s and lived in all the neighborhoods you drive thru! Primarily Ballard Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, First Hill. I lived on Yesler Way and Boron when I was 5. So thank you so much for the tour.
I’m a Starbucks barista from Richmond Virginia looking to transfer to the reserve Roastery, I’ve watched sooooo many videos on Seattle and yours are by far the best thank you!!!!
Thanks Hannah! I love the energy at the Seattle Reserve Roastery - it gets a lot of tourists too so you'll always be meeting new people from all over the world!
Thank you so much for making these in depth videos! I’ve been considering Seattle as one of the cities I’ll move to when I graduate, so these types of videos really help my process of figuring it out ☺️
The best seattle video I’ve seen yet while doing research! I love how you not only went in depth into each neighborhood but you showed each neighborhood as well so I got a better idea of the layout and such. This helps me so much!!! I’ll be working as a new grad nurse in downtown seattle and I’ll be moving towards the end of the year, super excited :) ty for this helpful and informative video. I do have one question though! How is the asian food there and how does it compare to other big cities you’ve been to?
First off - early welcome to Seattle! :) I'm super happy that my content has been helpful for you and allows you to get a better picture of Seattle! The Asian food here still has some room to grow, but it's not bad at all, you just have to know where to go to find it. You can get any type of Asian food you crave so it won't be an issue at all. Once Covid is over, Vancouver Canada is just a couple hours away and it is literally a mini Asia with amazing food so you'll have access to a whole other Asian mecca! :)
So thankful for your videos, my friend and I are moving to Seattle from Michigan in the fall and we’re trying to figure out what areas or neighborhoods appeal to us. Very appreciative 🙌🏼
Thank you for watching! I’m really glad this gives you a bit more confidence in your move and helps you be able to get an idea of the greater Seattle area - good luck on your move and welcome to the PNW soon! 🤗
(What no notification about the upload? Thanks youtube.) Happy to see part two up. Love how knowledgeable and informative your tours are and love hearing about your experience with the different neighborhoods. Can't wait to move in June.
Loved the content and have been thinking about Denver, SF and Seattle for a while and I guess I will now settle down for Seattle. I will reach out if any help needed. Loved both the parts of the video.
Wow! Really great cities you've put on the roster for moving to - honestly I think you'd enjoy any of these cities, but really happy to hear you've selected Seattle! Reach out anytime if you run into any hard decisions and I will try my best to give you some options to help make your decisions more informed ;)
I really love your videos! I'm looking to move to Seattle in 2025 to further my career. My friend moved out there a few years ago and lives in the Roosevelt district. What do you know about Green Lake and the surrounding parts?
Great video, so helpful to drive through some of the neighborhoods! I am starting grad school at UW in the fall, and Wallingford seems expensive :/ What’s your option of Ravenna/ Laurelhurst, that area? We’re mid-30s, no kids, looking for more quiet neighborhood with easy transit to school and access to coffee shops and grocery stores
Ravenna/Laurelhurst is really cute and fairly quiet neighborhood with good access to the University yet still provide a suburb feel! Plenty of grocery stores and small coffee shops around so it's a great option. Northgate is also another great option that will be a bit more affordable than Ravenna even and still have easy access to UW and downtown! Good luck! :)
Thank you for introducing different neighborhoods in Seattle! I'd like to check out the East Lake per your recomm. I like Bellevue area the most as I feel pretty safe there. Would you say East Lake area is the same? I'd to walk/run outside without the fear. Thank you!
Hi I already subscribed ☺ in your channel I like it so much . You explain clearly all that Caine the stuff about Seattle . Few months ago I am thinking is a good place for living . And I found your channel . Thanks 😊 for share. You really do a good job. Take Care.
I’m so glad to hear that my content was helpful and enjoyable for you! It’s not the perfect city, but it’s a great city to live in if you have the right expectations and mindset! Thank you for your support and viewership! 🤗❤️
Yes! Belltown is super convenient and there are a lot of amenities, restaurants, bars, public transportation, shopping, etc around Belltown. The only area that gets a little rowdy is 3rd Ave which is where all the bus lines go on, but even so it's not dangerous or anything - just annoying at most due to all the activity that goes on there. Though if you're in the north end of Belltown its super quiet and you'll likely never deal with much noise, but some people like the south end due to Amazon headquarters and much of the restaurants and shopping being there. Either way I lived in the southeast end of Belltown for the past 2 years and it's been great!
Enjoyed your video. I live in Seattle but haven't been to some of those neighborhoods for years. Was interesting to see how much they have grown/changed.
This is so awesome and so informative, thank you!! You definitely featured way more neighborhoods than I've seen in other similar videos which is so great and helps me out a lot as I try to figure out where exactly I'd want to move to. Visited Oct 2019 and November last year, and while I like some parts of downtown, 2nd street close to pike place, but going towards the mall, wanting to take the monorail to the space needle, that area ehhh definitely want to avoid lol. I noticed you stopped at First Hill and didn't really go over Pioneer Square, and understandably it's one of the smallest burbs of Seattle, but what's your opinion of that neighborhood? The reason I ask I'm interested in waking up early and walking around parks, and notice they have cute, small ones. Especially with that old towny kind of feel to it. Unless it's not as safe as it seems?
I'm so glad this was helpful for you! :) Pioneer Square is really cute and charming - I myself have thought about living there many times! Though for practicality I wouldn't live in Pioneer Square as it does get pretty rowdy there with tourists and the clubbing crownd (once Covid is over), and it doesn't have too many amenities or parking so it will get pretty annoying to implement the everyday things you need to get done. It is really easy to access pioneer square from nearby areas so if you love it you can easily come by regularly. If you like that feel though and want to live somewhere similar, I would recommend somewhere along the north side of Pike Place Market where Belltown begins. There are a lot of great apartments in the alleys and lower parts leading down to the Pier - try to look for Condos for rent as I've found the owners give you a much better deal than corporate run apartment buildings. Goodluck and welcome!
great video! but side note, headquarters is not the same thing as offices. Amazon and Microsoft have their headquarters located in the Seattle area. other companies just have offices
Oh man the central district is getting so nice and a really great area - can’t wait for you to discover all the cool local places to frequent when you move in! 🤗🤗🤗
I loved the video. I was born and raised in Bellevue and work in Seattle. only thing you didn’t add to some of the areas you are talking about is the high crime rates in these neighborhoods and the homeless issues you will face. I lived in ViA6 across from Amazon in belltown/ south lake union and lasted about a year due to the crime that happened around my apartment.
I did mention that crime is going to be a given - especially when you compare the suburbs to a metropolitan city. Though compared to other major cities I've lived and worked in, Seattle's crime rates are not amazingly higher. We have experienced a bit more due to the reduction in police force last year from defunding, but I would hardly say it is a super dangerous place. I lived few blocks down the street from Via6 and did not have any issues at all, but perhaps since you were close to 3rd Ave it could be the reason!
You mentioned Columbia City but didn’t go into detail much. Do you think it’s a safe place to live for a couple with no kids? Is the walkability good with good public transport? We’d make 80,000 total for the two of us looking to rent. Thanks!
Columbia City has certain areas that look rough, but for the most part it is fairly safe for a young couple with no kids for sure! I have lots of friends who both rent and have bought homes in the neighborhood and have had no issues at all. I go there myself quite a bit to eat and hang out - no issues! :) I think you'll be able to find some good deals around Columbia City for housing and the public transportation is great - multiple lightrail stations in the area and lots of bus options also!
Super late on this sorry! I don't know if you still need the info, but I would say most areas in the inner city has very few children in general...I would stay away from Upper Queen Anne, Madison Valley, Montlake, Ballard if you're not wanting children around!
Just new to your channel, This video is so informative! It shows how much effort you put on it, thanks!🙏 I am contemplating to move to downtown area in a month to be close to Work (work relo). I have kids. Any recommendations for my case? Thanks again
Wow that’s a big move! There are lots of more suburban areas around downtown that are very convenient to get to downtown for work while being more residential for kids! Try central district, First Hill, Montlake, Madison Valley, Eastlake, Beacon Hill, Mt Baker areas! Some will be fancier than others, but they will be great for someone with kids. I have seen folks with kids live directly downtown, it’s not impossible though you should stay closer to the Queen Anne side or north bell town as it has more parks snd outdoors space for your kids to roam (Elliot Bay Park or the sculpture park). Good luck with your move and welcome! 🤗
Very informative stuff...I'm trying to move there so I appreciate your videos. Do you have an opinion of the 112th Street area? My agent said it's "less desired" but not sure why.
Thank you! if You're referring to the area on the south western part of Rainier Beach, then the reason why it's considered less desired is due to it historically being a lower income area of Seattle. I believe crime here is a bit higher on average than surrounding areas of Seattle, but I have friends who live in this area and they haven't complained to me about crime. This area has been gentrifying a lot in the last few years so crime and things like that have begun to decrease. The other reason I believe is that there are not a lot of amenities (grocery stores, home improvement stores, etc.) in this area so you have to go either South or North to run errands or get access to amenities. Good luck on your House Hunting and wishing you an early welcome to Seattle! :)
@@SeattleMatt925 White Center is great! I go there for the food all the time! If you like seafood then you have to try Crawfish House - best Asian/Cajun fusion in all of Washington State :)
A few things: First, thank you for these. Absolute best Seattle videos out there. I think it's so strange what's considered downtown and not in Seattle. You said one of these neighborhoods is a 5 minute drive away. That seems so close, I'd personally consider that downtown. I'm so glad to hear that a bunch of these more affordable areas are SO close to downtown. I plan to move to Seattle at the start of next year. Not sure what area yet, but I'm coming for another visit this month and am excited to look around a bit more!
Any thoughts on centennial tower and court apartment and that area of belltown? My girlfriend and I are moving into that apartment and I’d like to know if that’s a good area of belltown.
It's a quiet area of Belltown so you get to be away from the noise, but still have direct access to all parts of the city and it's amenities. You are walking distance to the Sculpture Park and Elliot Bay which is an amazing outdoor area for going on runs/fishing/squidding and more! Very convenient place to live - good choice! :)
It’s cuz this was filmed during the end of winter and early spring so trees have lost their leaves for the season 😉 usually will be like this for a few months.
Thanks god I found this video, very informative and realistic about places in Seattle. Would love to see your view on other cities nearby like Kirkland, Renton, Bellevue, Sammamish, etc. Which places considered great for raising kids? also do you prefer Seattle over So Cal? as I am planning to move my family to Seattle from So cal. Thanks !
Yes! I am in the process of doing a video about nearby cities and suburbs like the ones you’ve mentioned! Tbh Seattle and the greater areas around it are great for raising children. Your kids will get exposure to big city life and it’s diversity to open up their perspectives, while living in suburban areas with great schools and amenities. I definitely prefer Seattle for raising kids and leading a comfortable life. I enjoyed Cali in my early 20’s Bc my goals in life were different (partying and clubbing), which you can get here also just not at the endless extent of SoCal. Overall I chose Seattle, Bc it allows for me to grow my career and wealth much better yet giving me a very comfortable place to live with great moderate weather and lots of outdoor activities within minutes and hours from the city!
The issue is that many people expect Seattle to be a perfect pristine suburb type city, but at the end of the day it’s a major city with all the issues that large cities have. That doesn’t mean that overall it’s still not one of the safest big cities in America and one of the most beautiful cities too. Covid and police defunding have brought some issues to the city’s crime and homelessness situation, but living here and having packages stolen couple times or seeing some homeless people around here and there, or reading about a shooting on ring or neighborhood apps. I have yet to experience myself any real threat or have fear for my life. Social media and the ability to share news and events around the city helps bring things to people’s attention more than in the past so there’s a perception that the city is infested with crime, but I rarely personally see any major crimes occurring nor do I see it occur at a rate that makes me feel like Seattle is so dangerous to live in. Many people continue to live here and purchase homes here so that’s a big indication of the health of the city.
Exactly - I think if you're used to seeing the same prices your whole life you don't get as much sticker shock as someone who has lived in a more affordable city and having to deal with west coast prices lol
As I’ve mentioned before - crime and homelessness is there, and will be there in any major city you choose to move to. It’s not realistic to compare a small town with a major metropolitan and point to crime and homelessness statistics. You have to compare major cities with major cities - in doing so you will see they for those choosing a major city as their home, Seattle is still much better than most of the other major cities in America.
@@Phamever I was not comparing to small town with big cities, simply comparing to what Seattle use to be twenty years ago. The situation has gotten worse and worse by each day.
I would not recommend Seattle it has a serious drug crime problem and it's just getting worse. I lived there for a total of 10 years and can't wait to leave towards the end. It's really expensive to live, it rains all the time and it's kind of depressing.
Sorry to hear Seattle isn't your cup of tea. One thing I'd like to correct is that overall crime rates in Seattle is actually still lower now than in the past decades when you look at crime stats. It is an expensive city to live in, but the salary is much higher so balances out. Rain is subjective so each person will have to think about that, I enjoy the rain and don't think it's depressing - it's rather relaxing and cozy to me (and other folks who enjoy rain) ;) to each their own!
Seattle sucks. Used to be nice up until the late eighties or so. I grew up there and I won't go back. Too crowded, too expensive and the traffic is awful.
Sorry to hear you no longer enjoy what Seattle has to offer - we each have different priorities in life and enjoy/dislike different things so I wouldn't say Seattle "sucks" - just that it doesn't meet everyone's personal criteria ;)
OMG...I'm beginning to think you're my "soul mate"!....... Just kidding!! So..Dont get nervous...LOL! I'm just referring to a couple of things: In part one you mentioned the SUN in SoCal and I thought I was alone in how much it bothers me, but you know who else is with us? Cameron Diaz! On this part 2..Dick's Fries! LOVE them! Last time I visited Seattle though, I went to Dicks Capitol Hill and I almost DIED when they told me...No Fries!! I thought it was a joke! They said I had to go to another location! Wonder why? (Hope they brought them back!) Anyway....Great Job!!
I KNOW! When I moved back to Seattle from LA everyone thought I was crazy LOL and when I tell people I like soggy fries they look at me like I'm crazy too haha. They sometimes run out due to stock since the Cap Hill location is one of the busiest...Next nearest location is Lower Queen Anne so I always jump over there! Thanks for your viewership and so much fun talking about crazy Seattle stuff lol
@@Phamever Yes..people in SoCal LOVE their SUN but I find it almost aggresive, while Cloudiness kind of "Soothes my Soul"...lol! But Yeah...regarding the fries, on that visit to Seattle I didnt have a rental car, otherwise I wouldve jumped on it and gone over to Queen Anne. So, since I was already there, I just had the burger and shake and did not accept the bag of potato chips they suggested. I thought...How DARE they?!!...Lol! Funny thing, before I even discovered their fries, I always liked Wendy's (and still do) because their fries sometimes tend to be soft-ish too. Anyway..thx for commenting back and continued success with all your pursuits 😀!
Very dirty city , needles everywhere, Homeless folks everywhere, garbage all over. A beautiful city has been destroyed by a city council that is ineffective.
Hey, seriously, as a person who obsessively researches for years before making a decision I’ve seen every video on RUclips about Seattle. Literally hundreds. Yours is exactly what I’ve been wanting. Actual street view your, not just someone sitting in their office talking about the different neighborhoods. You go into detail, give relevant facts and mixed in opinions. Perfect mix. New sub!
Super appreciative for the sub and support first off! I am so so excited to hear that I'm able to give you the information you need - I myself had to make a big move years ago to a whole different part of the country and it would've been so helpful to have a local provide knowledge so I could avoid some unpleasantries, so I'm so glad that my content has helped to provide enough information for you to make such a big decision for yourself! Can't wait for you to experience Seattle one day - it's not a perfect city, but the pros will definitely shine above the cons! :)
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This video has been a stroll down memory lane and reconnaissance for future trip to Seattle. I grew up there in the 50s and lived in all the neighborhoods you drive thru! Primarily Ballard Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, First Hill. I lived on Yesler Way and Boron when I was 5. So thank you so much for the tour.
I’m a Starbucks barista from Richmond Virginia looking to transfer to the reserve Roastery, I’ve watched sooooo many videos on Seattle and yours are by far the best thank you!!!!
Thanks Hannah! I love the energy at the Seattle Reserve Roastery - it gets a lot of tourists too so you'll always be meeting new people from all over the world!
Thank you so much for making these in depth videos! I’ve been considering Seattle as one of the cities I’ll move to when I graduate, so these types of videos really help my process of figuring it out ☺️
Of course! I'm really glad the content is useful for you and helps make your decision-making process less chaotic! :)
100k income, I know this video ain’t for me 😅 and maybe Seattle isn’t either
Omg thank you so much. I'm relocating from NY and this video is by far the best video I have seen about the different areas of Seattle.
The best seattle video I’ve seen yet while doing research! I love how you not only went in depth into each neighborhood but you showed each neighborhood as well so I got a better idea of the layout and such. This helps me so much!!! I’ll be working as a new grad nurse in downtown seattle and I’ll be moving towards the end of the year, super excited :) ty for this helpful and informative video. I do have one question though! How is the asian food there and how does it compare to other big cities you’ve been to?
First off - early welcome to Seattle! :) I'm super happy that my content has been helpful for you and allows you to get a better picture of Seattle! The Asian food here still has some room to grow, but it's not bad at all, you just have to know where to go to find it. You can get any type of Asian food you crave so it won't be an issue at all. Once Covid is over, Vancouver Canada is just a couple hours away and it is literally a mini Asia with amazing food so you'll have access to a whole other Asian mecca! :)
6:16 thats the housing authority building to the left, i got my first seattle parking ticket. LOL im trying to move there before the year is out
Oh man - the bane of city living is parking tickets...I've definitely gotten my fair share LOL hope your move here is smooth! :)
@@Phamever Thanks im driving from NOLA
@@SavageScientist oh wow! That's quite a trip, but a lot of fun places to stop by on the way ;)
@@Phamever Yes i made this drive before and enjoyed it. Thanks for the kind words.
So thankful for your videos, my friend and I are moving to Seattle from Michigan in the fall and we’re trying to figure out what areas or neighborhoods appeal to us. Very appreciative 🙌🏼
Thank you for watching! I’m really glad this gives you a bit more confidence in your move and helps you be able to get an idea of the greater Seattle area - good luck on your move and welcome to the PNW soon! 🤗
(What no notification about the upload? Thanks youtube.)
Happy to see part two up. Love how knowledgeable and informative your tours are and love hearing about your experience with the different neighborhoods. Can't wait to move in June.
You’re so close to moving! Hopefully all the planning is done and you just get to enjoy the move! :)
Loved the content and have been thinking about Denver, SF and Seattle for a while and I guess I will now settle down for Seattle. I will reach out if any help needed. Loved both the parts of the video.
Wow! Really great cities you've put on the roster for moving to - honestly I think you'd enjoy any of these cities, but really happy to hear you've selected Seattle! Reach out anytime if you run into any hard decisions and I will try my best to give you some options to help make your decisions more informed ;)
I'm about to move to East Lake! Glad to hear someone mention it, because a lot of videos I've watched haven't mentioned it at all.
I LOVE! Eastlake - for one reason or another I always wanted to live there but the stars just never aligned lol you made an excellent choice though!
@@Phamever That's so great to hear! We're actually moving tomorrow!!!
@@shesjustbeinemily have a good moving day and hopefully you'll get all settled in so you can enjoy all that the Eastlake area has to offer! :)
This is the best VDO. on this subject. Thanks.
I need a 2023 update on this! My husband and I have a work opportunity for a 107k job but is that workable for a fam of 3?
This video is soo helpful! Thank you so much for making it and doing such a good job.
Of course - thank you for watching and hope to put more content out there soon! :)
These videos are very comprehensive. I really appreciate your perspective.
Thank you Tracy! I'm glad to have provided enough thoroughness in details! :) really appreciate your support!
I really love your videos! I'm looking to move to Seattle in 2025 to further my career. My friend moved out there a few years ago and lives in the Roosevelt district. What do you know about Green Lake and the surrounding parts?
Love the Seattle videos.
Thanks for the support and viewership! ;)
Great video, so helpful to drive through some of the neighborhoods! I am starting grad school at UW in the fall, and Wallingford seems expensive :/ What’s your option of Ravenna/ Laurelhurst, that area? We’re mid-30s, no kids, looking for more quiet neighborhood with easy transit to school and access to coffee shops and grocery stores
Ravenna/Laurelhurst is really cute and fairly quiet neighborhood with good access to the University yet still provide a suburb feel! Plenty of grocery stores and small coffee shops around so it's a great option. Northgate is also another great option that will be a bit more affordable than Ravenna even and still have easy access to UW and downtown! Good luck! :)
This video is very well done! Subbed.
Thanks for subbing! :)
Thank you so much for this video! I'm moving to Seattle later this year and this helped me out so much :)
Really glad to hear this was helpful for you - I'll be putting out content on updates for 2022 so look out for it! ;)
Hi Phamever, what areas of Seattle have the Asian communities? I know gentrification has changed many areas of the city.
Thank you for introducing different neighborhoods in Seattle! I'd like to check out the East Lake per your recomm. I like Bellevue area the most as I feel pretty safe there. Would you say East Lake area is the same? I'd to walk/run outside without the fear. Thank you!
just paid my deposit for my first hill apartment! your content was super informative, thank youuu!
Yay! I’m glad it was helpful - you’ll really enjoy first hill, it’s very conveniently located to everything! :)
Thank you for such an awesome video! I may be moving shortly from NYC
That's super exciting - I hope you do end up moving here! I'm glad to provide any insight you need - it's a huge move :)
This is everything I needed, thank you so so so much!!
Glad to hear it was helpful! Good luck on your move and hope to have you join the Greater Seattle Family! :)
This is very informative! Thanks bro, Keep it up! 👍
Glad to hear it was useful for you! :) Will do my best to bring more good info!
Look at the beautiful gray sky
Seattle police response time in Seattle is now 60 minutes. When seconds count the police are AN HOUR away.
I agree with you that the slowness in response by law enforcement is an issue and hope that the city budgets for more officers to be hired.
This is common in EVERY major city.
Hi I already subscribed ☺ in your channel I like it so much .
You explain clearly all that Caine the stuff about Seattle .
Few months ago I am thinking is a good place for living .
And I found your channel .
Thanks 😊 for share.
You really do a good job.
Take Care.
I’m so glad to hear that my content was helpful and enjoyable for you! It’s not the perfect city, but it’s a great city to live in if you have the right expectations and mindset! Thank you for your support and viewership! 🤗❤️
Thanks 😊
This was excellent and so thorough! Thank you ❣️.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the content! :)
I will be moving in Belltown to O2 apartment from Texas. Is belltown a nice area to live??
Yes! Belltown is super convenient and there are a lot of amenities, restaurants, bars, public transportation, shopping, etc around Belltown. The only area that gets a little rowdy is 3rd Ave which is where all the bus lines go on, but even so it's not dangerous or anything - just annoying at most due to all the activity that goes on there. Though if you're in the north end of Belltown its super quiet and you'll likely never deal with much noise, but some people like the south end due to Amazon headquarters and much of the restaurants and shopping being there. Either way I lived in the southeast end of Belltown for the past 2 years and it's been great!
Enjoyed your video. I live in Seattle but haven't been to some of those neighborhoods for years. Was interesting to see how much they have grown/changed.
This is so awesome and so informative, thank you!! You definitely featured way more neighborhoods than I've seen in other similar videos which is so great and helps me out a lot as I try to figure out where exactly I'd want to move to. Visited Oct 2019 and November last year, and while I like some parts of downtown, 2nd street close to pike place, but going towards the mall, wanting to take the monorail to the space needle, that area ehhh definitely want to avoid lol.
I noticed you stopped at First Hill and didn't really go over Pioneer Square, and understandably it's one of the smallest burbs of Seattle, but what's your opinion of that neighborhood? The reason I ask I'm interested in waking up early and walking around parks, and notice they have cute, small ones. Especially with that old towny kind of feel to it. Unless it's not as safe as it seems?
I'm so glad this was helpful for you! :) Pioneer Square is really cute and charming - I myself have thought about living there many times! Though for practicality I wouldn't live in Pioneer Square as it does get pretty rowdy there with tourists and the clubbing crownd (once Covid is over), and it doesn't have too many amenities or parking so it will get pretty annoying to implement the everyday things you need to get done. It is really easy to access pioneer square from nearby areas so if you love it you can easily come by regularly. If you like that feel though and want to live somewhere similar, I would recommend somewhere along the north side of Pike Place Market where Belltown begins. There are a lot of great apartments in the alleys and lower parts leading down to the Pier - try to look for Condos for rent as I've found the owners give you a much better deal than corporate run apartment buildings. Goodluck and welcome!
@@Phamever Yes! I fell in love with a few along Denny Way with a lot of walkability. Thank you so much for your input! 😄
Yay so happy for this!
Yay! Glad to provide some joy! lol
great video! but side note, headquarters is not the same thing as offices. Amazon and Microsoft have their headquarters located in the Seattle area. other companies just have offices
You're totally right, though Seattle is quickly becoming a second headquarters for many tech companies from the baby - especially Facebook!
Amazing video! I’m moving to central district in about a month 🤗 super excited
Oh man the central district is getting so nice and a really great area - can’t wait for you to discover all the cool local places to frequent when you move in! 🤗🤗🤗
How is central district so far?
@@hurricanes___6982 I love it. especially the area I’m in. Right down the street from Capitol Hill and downtown is also super close.
I loved the video. I was born and raised in Bellevue and work in Seattle. only thing you didn’t add to some of the areas you are talking about is the high crime rates in these neighborhoods and the homeless issues you will face. I lived in ViA6 across from Amazon in belltown/ south lake union and lasted about a year due to the crime that happened around my apartment.
I did mention that crime is going to be a given - especially when you compare the suburbs to a metropolitan city. Though compared to other major cities I've lived and worked in, Seattle's crime rates are not amazingly higher. We have experienced a bit more due to the reduction in police force last year from defunding, but I would hardly say it is a super dangerous place. I lived few blocks down the street from Via6 and did not have any issues at all, but perhaps since you were close to 3rd Ave it could be the reason!
You mentioned Columbia City but didn’t go into detail much. Do you think it’s a safe place to live for a couple with no kids? Is the walkability good with good public transport? We’d make 80,000 total for the two of us looking to rent. Thanks!
Columbia City has certain areas that look rough, but for the most part it is fairly safe for a young couple with no kids for sure! I have lots of friends who both rent and have bought homes in the neighborhood and have had no issues at all. I go there myself quite a bit to eat and hang out - no issues! :) I think you'll be able to find some good deals around Columbia City for housing and the public transportation is great - multiple lightrail stations in the area and lots of bus options also!
Hello! Awesome video, super informative - thank you!! Which area would you recommend that is most peaceful/quiet and has the fewest children?
Super late on this sorry! I don't know if you still need the info, but I would say most areas in the inner city has very few children in general...I would stay away from Upper Queen Anne, Madison Valley, Montlake, Ballard if you're not wanting children around!
Just new to your channel, This video is so informative! It shows how much effort you put on it, thanks!🙏 I am contemplating to move to downtown area in a month to be close to Work (work relo). I have kids. Any recommendations for my case? Thanks again
Wow that’s a big move! There are lots of more suburban areas around downtown that are very convenient to get to downtown for work while being more residential for kids! Try central district, First Hill, Montlake, Madison Valley, Eastlake, Beacon Hill, Mt Baker areas! Some will be fancier than others, but they will be great for someone with kids. I have seen folks with kids live directly downtown, it’s not impossible though you should stay closer to the Queen Anne side or north bell town as it has more parks snd outdoors space for your kids to roam (Elliot Bay Park or the sculpture park). Good luck with your move and welcome! 🤗
love this pham, im moving there in December
Super late to respond, but hope your move went well and welcome! :)
@@Phamever - thanks man all good, love to connect sometime if your still in Seattle ?
Very informative stuff...I'm trying to move there so I appreciate your videos. Do you have an opinion of the 112th Street area? My agent said it's "less desired" but not sure why.
Thank you! if You're referring to the area on the south western part of Rainier Beach, then the reason why it's considered less desired is due to it historically being a lower income area of Seattle. I believe crime here is a bit higher on average than surrounding areas of Seattle, but I have friends who live in this area and they haven't complained to me about crime. This area has been gentrifying a lot in the last few years so crime and things like that have begun to decrease. The other reason I believe is that there are not a lot of amenities (grocery stores, home improvement stores, etc.) in this area so you have to go either South or North to run errands or get access to amenities.
Good luck on your House Hunting and wishing you an early welcome to Seattle! :)
@@Phamever hey thanks for the info. I ended up getting a place near the "white center" - can't wait to get there.
@@SeattleMatt925 White Center is great! I go there for the food all the time! If you like seafood then you have to try Crawfish House - best Asian/Cajun fusion in all of Washington State :)
@@Phamever I'm so glad to hear that reassurance...it's a little scary to move somewhere that I've never even been before.
A few things:
First, thank you for these. Absolute best Seattle videos out there.
I think it's so strange what's considered downtown and not in Seattle. You said one of these neighborhoods is a 5 minute drive away. That seems so close, I'd personally consider that downtown. I'm so glad to hear that a bunch of these more affordable areas are SO close to downtown.
I plan to move to Seattle at the start of next year. Not sure what area yet, but I'm coming for another visit this month and am excited to look around a bit more!
Any thoughts on centennial tower and court apartment and that area of belltown? My girlfriend and I are moving into that apartment and I’d like to know if that’s a good area of belltown.
It's a quiet area of Belltown so you get to be away from the noise, but still have direct access to all parts of the city and it's amenities. You are walking distance to the Sculpture Park and Elliot Bay which is an amazing outdoor area for going on runs/fishing/squidding and more! Very convenient place to live - good choice! :)
I dont mind the rain and cloudy skies and all that. But why are all the trees dead? Lol
It’s cuz this was filmed during the end of winter and early spring so trees have lost their leaves for the season 😉 usually will be like this for a few months.
Winter
excellent video. Great content. Glad to be a new subscriber :-)
Thank you for the viewership and welcome aboard! ;P
i was so calm in the beginning and then nearly had a damn seizure from ur intro O_O be careful with that flashing !
ps thanks for the videos
Oh man - I didn't realize the intro edit had such a negative effect on viewers! Will definitely see how I can update the intro clip ;)
Best video !
Thank you! 🙏🏼🤗
Great video
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
I miss living Seattle dearly…
Thanks god I found this video, very informative and realistic about places in Seattle. Would love to see your view on other cities nearby like Kirkland, Renton, Bellevue, Sammamish, etc. Which places considered great for raising kids? also do you prefer Seattle over So Cal? as I am planning to move my family to Seattle from So cal. Thanks !
Yes! I am in the process of doing a video about nearby cities and suburbs like the ones you’ve mentioned! Tbh Seattle and the greater areas around it are great for raising children. Your kids will get exposure to big city life and it’s diversity to open up their perspectives, while living in suburban areas with great schools and amenities. I definitely prefer Seattle for raising kids and leading a comfortable life. I enjoyed Cali in my early 20’s Bc my goals in life were different (partying and clubbing), which you can get here also just not at the endless extent of SoCal. Overall I chose Seattle, Bc it allows for me to grow my career and wealth much better yet giving me a very comfortable place to live with great moderate weather and lots of outdoor activities within minutes and hours from the city!
I was surprised how nice it looked actually after reading so much about crime and homelessness.
The issue is that many people expect Seattle to be a perfect pristine suburb type city, but at the end of the day it’s a major city with all the issues that large cities have. That doesn’t mean that overall it’s still not one of the safest big cities in America and one of the most beautiful cities too.
Covid and police defunding have brought some issues to the city’s crime and homelessness situation, but living here and having packages stolen couple times or seeing some homeless people around here and there, or reading about a shooting on ring or neighborhood apps. I have yet to experience myself any real threat or have fear for my life.
Social media and the ability to share news and events around the city helps bring things to people’s attention more than in the past so there’s a perception that the city is infested with crime, but I rarely personally see any major crimes occurring nor do I see it occur at a rate that makes me feel like Seattle is so dangerous to live in.
Many people continue to live here and purchase homes here so that’s a big indication of the health of the city.
@@Phamever I do agree with you, you make a good point.
Those prices look like Los Angeles. I don't even know what cheap living is as I have lived in Los Angeles most my adult life.
Exactly - I think if you're used to seeing the same prices your whole life you don't get as much sticker shock as someone who has lived in a more affordable city and having to deal with west coast prices lol
You might have overlooked high crime rate and homeless issues in Seattle
As I’ve mentioned before - crime and homelessness is there, and will be there in any major city you choose to move to. It’s not realistic to compare a small town with a major metropolitan and point to crime and homelessness statistics. You have to compare major cities with major cities - in doing so you will see they for those choosing a major city as their home, Seattle is still much better than most of the other major cities in America.
@@Phamever I was not comparing to small town with big cities, simply comparing to what Seattle use to be twenty years ago. The situation has gotten worse and worse by each day.
@Beast Mode that Seattle is a shit hole？🤣
@@Ppoorespect888 if seattle is a "shithole" you have NEVER been to the SOUTH 😆🤣😂
I would not recommend Seattle it has a serious drug crime problem and it's just getting worse. I lived there for a total of 10 years and can't wait to leave towards the end. It's really expensive to live, it rains all the time and it's kind of depressing.
Sorry to hear Seattle isn't your cup of tea. One thing I'd like to correct is that overall crime rates in Seattle is actually still lower now than in the past decades when you look at crime stats. It is an expensive city to live in, but the salary is much higher so balances out. Rain is subjective so each person will have to think about that, I enjoy the rain and don't think it's depressing - it's rather relaxing and cozy to me (and other folks who enjoy rain) ;) to each their own!
Seattle sucks. Used to be nice up until the late eighties or so. I grew up there and I won't go back. Too crowded, too expensive and the traffic is awful.
Sorry to hear you no longer enjoy what Seattle has to offer - we each have different priorities in life and enjoy/dislike different things so I wouldn't say Seattle "sucks" - just that it doesn't meet everyone's personal criteria ;)
@@Phamever - It's also possible that Seattle actually does suck.
Junkies, tweakers and crazies everywhere. Try not to step on any needles or poo.
Go live on the outskirts in a boring town grandpa.
@@d.martin7692 to you sure - to me it doesn't so like I said to each their own - no need to push your personal opinion onto others! ;)
OMG...I'm beginning to think you're my "soul mate"!....... Just kidding!! So..Dont get nervous...LOL!
I'm just referring to a couple of things: In part one you mentioned the SUN in SoCal and I thought I was alone in how much it bothers me, but you know who else is with us? Cameron Diaz!
On this part 2..Dick's Fries! LOVE them!
Last time I visited Seattle though, I went to Dicks Capitol Hill and I almost DIED when they told me...No Fries!!
I thought it was a joke! They said I had to go to another location! Wonder why?
(Hope they brought them back!)
Anyway....Great Job!!
I KNOW! When I moved back to Seattle from LA everyone thought I was crazy LOL and when I tell people I like soggy fries they look at me like I'm crazy too haha. They sometimes run out due to stock since the Cap Hill location is one of the busiest...Next nearest location is Lower Queen Anne so I always jump over there!
Thanks for your viewership and so much fun talking about crazy Seattle stuff lol
@@Phamever Yes..people in SoCal LOVE their SUN but I find it almost aggresive, while Cloudiness kind of "Soothes my Soul"...lol!
But Yeah...regarding the fries, on that visit to Seattle I didnt have a rental car, otherwise I wouldve jumped on it and gone over to Queen Anne.
So, since I was already there, I just had the burger and shake and did not accept the bag of potato chips they suggested. I thought...How DARE they?!!...Lol!
Funny thing, before I even discovered their fries, I always liked Wendy's (and still do) because their fries sometimes tend to be soft-ish too.
Anyway..thx for commenting back and continued success with all your pursuits 😀!
Lmao it’s only old people on the comments saying “Seattle changed.. it was only good in the 80s 🤡” girl bye
Very dirty city , needles everywhere, Homeless folks everywhere, garbage all over. A beautiful city has been destroyed by a city council that is ineffective.