Hey yall, I actually might be moving to Seattle next month for a new job (still some things timing wise to iron out). Could I ask for a rundown of your favorite/recommended neighborhoods (housing costs, nightlife, etc.) for some insight as I start to apartment hunt?
From one transplant to potentially another, welcome!!
I'm sure other here have more and better info than me, but I can chime in a bit. I've only lived here for the last 4 years and love it...except for the rent! Paying twice as much for half the space that I had in Rhode Island. Having only been here so long (and cuz I dont really meet people at my job) I am still discovering things. If you find any affordable areas yourself let me know lol
I live in the northern part University District which I feel like is just close enough to everything but still just removed enough from most of the hustle and bustle. Rent is ok in my area but it's a challenge to find a good deal in my opinion (and we wanna move soon but we will stay in the same area, wish me luck!). I'm a bit of a foodie and nature nerd, so I tend to hang out in Capitol Hill, or Fremont/Frelard/Ballard area where I find lots of good places to eat, Discovery Park for walking (if you're a bird nerd, Union Bay/Montlake Fill near UW is the absolute best), and plenty of great music venues. You're never far from a good show here. I particularly enjoy Nectar Lounge, Tractor Tavern, and Neumos. Just 3 of many. My brother who is a session bassist in NYC came to visit and was blown away by the live music scene here, says NYC has nothing on us, so you're definitely in for a treat!
I'm a superfan of our community radio station KEXP, they have live music there often and they have a nice gathering space in Seattle Center with a great coffee shop and a record store.
West Seattle is pretty fun to hang out in too but I just haven't spent that much time there yet to give any sort of directions or recommendations but Easy Street Records there is pretty nifty, even has a diner on the ground floor.
Let's keep each other in the loop with our new discoveries! Hope you have a smooth journey out here and enjoy yourself when you make it
