Question 1

Is 98118 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98118 in Seattle has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Seattle city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 98118 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 98118?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98118 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 98118. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 98118 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Seattle. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 98118?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 98118 is approximately $752K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 98118 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 98118 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 98118 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98118 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Seattle. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 98118 scores similarly to the middle tier of Seattle neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Seattle — ZIP 98118

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy	06–12	—	—	—
Impact \| Salish Sea Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Dunlap Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Emerson Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Graham Hill Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Rainier Beach High School	09–12	—	—	—
Aki Kurose Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Wing Luke Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Hawthorne Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
South Shore PK-8 School	PK–08	—	—	—