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Seattle, Washington · ZIP 98115

Seattle — ZIP 98115

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Seattle (98115) scores 52/100 — Fair for Seattle. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.06M.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index83/100
Avg math proficiency70%
Avg reading proficiency78%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index30/100
Typical home value$1.06M
Median rent$2,316/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.06M

Median Rent

$2,316/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

70,251

Violent Crime

8,019

Property Crime

62,232

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for King County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Cascadia ElementaryKG–05531
98%
97%
Stephen Decatur Elementary SchoolKG–05188
98%
98%
Wedgwood Elementary SchoolKG–05333
82%
87%
View Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05290
82%
87%
Bryant Elementary SchoolKG–05470
75%
85%
Roosevelt High School09–121,542
68%
88%
Loyal Heights Elementary SchoolKG–05527
65%
72%
Eckstein Middle School06–081,024
61%
76%
Sacajawea Elementary SchoolPK–05220
52%
57%
Olympic View Elementary SchoolKG–05341
47%
62%
Sand Point ElementaryPK–05173
42%
52%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

54,248

Median Income

$156K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

37.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98115 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98115 has a school score of 83/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98115 is approximately $1.06M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98115 in Seattle has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.