Phinney Ridge is names after the ridge that runs north and south which separates Ballard from Green lake. Phinney Ridge is a very walkable, vibrant community, with many restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques. The housing consists of a mix of older, smaller houses mixed with larger older homes, and a number of updated, newly-constructed modern homes. Phinney Ridge is close to Greenlake, Ballard and Downtown.
Places to Visit: Woodland Park and the Woodland Park Zoo
Wow!: Per square mile, Phinney Ridge has 98.2 times as many restaurants than average in Washington. And the Woodland Park Zoo is home to thousands of formerly-domesticated rabbits which can be seen foraging throughout the year.
Walking score: 79
Livability: 80% out of 100% (higher is better)
Safety: 53% Safer than the Seattle average
Public Schools with rating:
- Elementary: West Woodland Elementary (A)
- Middle School: Hamilton Middle School (A)
- High School: Roosevelt (A)
Estimated travel times (without traffic):
- 9 min to Lake Union
- 14 min to Downtown Seattle
