First Hill

The Urban Oasis on the Rise

First Hill is another Seattle neighborhood experiencing a growth in population and infrastructure. Nicknamed ‘Pill Hill’ due to the many medical programs and facilities located in the area, the First Hill area also boasts beautiful historic mansions, cultural centers like the Frye Art Museum and the Roman Revival Town Hall, and good food and shopping options on Madison Street. Regular hot spots include 8oz Burger & Co., The Other Coast Café and Vito’s.

Renters in First Hill love the convenient location between Downtown Seattle and Capitol Hill. Because of the equally convenient travel options, renters here are often young professionals, commuters traveling to the business district of Downtown Seattle, or students. Though a good distance away from the heart of Seattle’s nightlife, First Hill still experiences a lot of noise due to the sirens and activities of the many medical facilities in the area.

What First Hill Residents
Think About Their Apartments

overall

7.0

value

7.0

amenities

6.0

social

7.0

management

8.0

Median rents in First Hill

Studio

1,700

1 Bedroom

2,250

2 Bedroom

3,100

Living in
First Hill

Transitional

Convenient

Historic

Close to Downtown

Walkable

Nightlife

Safe

Hard to Find Parking

Noisy

New Restaurants

First Hill — 6.9/10 Rating (based on 11 neighborhood reviews)

Pros
- Close to everything--right between Capitol Hill and downtown (across the Madison Street bridge).
- Feels safe; a few blocks south, and things get a little dicier, but this is a solid, quiet neighborhood.
- Some (more upscale) grocery shopping very nearby--Stockbox (of Harborview Medical complex), etc.

Cons
- Not a totally "neighborhood" feel - Bars and shops aren't "just outside your door," for the most part. They're a medium-length walk away (e.g. to Capitol Hill). - Right next to I-5, though the noise pollution isn't that bad. - No wonderful, scenic places to walk your dogs

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Seattle Resident

/10

Neighborhood Rating

The Landes

Pros:

+ Lots of nightlife
+ Hot new restaurants and shops open frequently
+ Extremely walkable
+ Lot of public transportation options
+ Walking distance to Downtown, SLU

Cons:
- Noisy
- Weekends bring in non-residents in droves
- Problems with homeless (though this is mostly a Seattle problem)
- Crime increasing, especially on weekends

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Seattle Resident

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Evolve Apartment Homes

First Hill is a small residential neighborhood between bustling downtown and lively Capitol Hill. It's quiet, except for the sirens due to the close proximity of the hospitals. Every year, though, it seems to get more and more built up.

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Seattle Resident

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Cielo

It's great. Very close to PIKE/PINE neighborhood and is walking distance to a lot of restaurants/bars. It is in a very convenient location where it is central to everything (i.e. downtown, international district, etc)

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Seattle Resident

/10

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Shannon Apartments

Great location close to the highway however not noisy at all. Close in/out access to I-5 and I-90.
15 minute walk into downtown and the shopping district and 20 minute walk up the hill to Capitol Hill.

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First Hill Resident

/10

Neighborhood Rating

m street apartments

Great!

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Seattle Resident

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Vesper

The McDonald's on Madison seems to attract some questionable characters, but overall I still feel safe living on First Hill. There's a Bartell's (also on Madison), but if you want proper grocery shopping, you'll have to go to QFC in Capitol Hill, which is still close by. Noise levels aren't bad. Overall, First Hill is a good area to live in, and the proximity to both downtown and First Hill make it very convenient.

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Anonymous

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Coppins Well

Pros: Close to bars, food, transportation, and Cap Hill/ Downtown. Cons: Near hospital/loud sirens, pavement needs to be redone, hard to find parking.

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Seattle Resident

/10

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Portico on Terrace

Tends to be a bit noisy as is close to Seattle U, hospitals and halfway housing. Close to everything. Parking can be difficult. Fairly safe and close to public transportation and the new street car service that will be opening soon.

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Lauren

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Aldercrest Apartments

not a bad neighborhood. I appreciate the preserved historic homes and the mix of early-mid 20th century apartments. new construction is all high-rise, so it's very much a blended/transitonal neighborhood.

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Neighborhood Rating

Tuscany

Pros:
Close to Seattle U/bars/restaurants
Walk to everything you need Busy and vibrant Cons: Noisy, lots of sirens Can be unsafe Very little parking

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Reviewed by

Elise

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Aldercrest Apartments

Getting to Know
First Hill

Neighborhood Boundaries

East to West Boundaries: 12th Ave to I-5 Express
North to South Boundaries: E Pike St to Alder St

dining

Ba Bar

HoneyHole

Meat & Bread

Sushi Kanpai

convenience

Chevron

CVS Pharmacy

fitness

barre3

Live Love Flow

NW Fitness 247

Seattle Boxing Gym

parks

Cal Anderson Park

Freeway Park

Harborview Park

coffee

Diva Espresso

Kaladi Brothers Coffee

Niche

Piroshki on Madison

bus

2 (bus)

3 (bus)

49/9 (bus)

60 (bus)

rail

Stcr FHS (light rail)

parking

Premier Parking - Marion & Minor Garage

Towne Park Homewood Suites Hilton Parking

About your Neighbors

Data from the 2013 American Community Survey

	Zip Codes First Hill includes zip codes 98101, 98122, and 98104
	Rent vs Own 72 % of First Hill residents are renters
	Driving to Work 32 % of First Hill residents drive to work
	New Construction 22 % of housing units in First Hill have been built in the last 15 years