UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
Homes
- Median price: $388,000
Crime
- Per 1,000 residents: 83
Schools and Parks
- 4th-graders passing the WASL: 79%
- Park acreage: 61
Commute (minutes)
- To downtown Seattle: 8
- To Redmond: 18
Population
- Estimates: 17,665
Characteristics
- A vibrant student neighborhood for the UW.
ROOSEVELT
Homes
- Median price: $303,250
Crime
- Per 1,000 residents: 92
Schools and Parks
- 4th-graders passing the WASL: 67%
- Park acreage: 61
Commute (minutes)
- To downtown Seattle: 7
- To Redmond: 17
Population
- Estimates: 7,781
Characteristics
- Family-owned business make up the majority of the commmercial core.
University District/ Roosevelt
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Just a few blocks from the University of Washington campus, University Way—The Ave, as it’s commonly called—has been an off-campus haven for many UW students since the 1940s. Now, five years after undergoing a wide streetscape makeover that replaced The Ave’s infrastructure, businesses are making a comeback, drawing Seattleites of all ages in search of eclectic finds, especially the section between 43rd and 50th streets. Whether you’re looking for trendy vintage fashion, a hard-to-find title at the mainstay University Book Store or hoping to grab some international fare, be it tortellini or Thai, you’ll find it on The Ave. Seattelites (and often the post-collegiate crowd) are also drawn to the nearby Roosevelt district, known for its electic and laid-back vibe. The streets are lined with storefronts touting the merits of meditation, massage, astrology, yoga and other alternative practices, in addition to quiet cafés, restaurants and shops.
Articles
An Urban Safari Through the Roosevelt Neighborhood
Wide-ranging interests draw Seattleites to this eclectic and laid-back neighborhood
Urban Safari: The Ave
A strip that’s heavy on college haunts, The Ave between 43rd and 50th streets offers more than just student watching.From Creative to Japanese Designs, More Of Our Favorite Boutiques
Seattle is ripe with specialized clothing stores. Here are the picks that we couldn't fit in the magazineIn the Dawg House
Aging Husky Stadium needs an overhaul before it falls apart—and to compete in NCAA football recruiting. But with a $300 million price tag, who’s going to foot the bill? And will a renovated stadium help the Huskies get on a winning track?
The Insider's Beauty Guide
The city’s best boutique salons, up-and-coming (and affordable) stylists, spas and services.
Fashion School
Art Institute grad opens elegant, affordable U-District shop, Turquoise.
Sutra
Yoga duo brings yogi sensibilities to Wallingford eatery.Blog Entries
Farmers markets? In this weather? Yep!
Don't be a fareweather farmers market friend! Some very brave farmers are making the trek to the U-District farmers market tomorrow; the least you can do is show up.
Eat + Drink: Seattle's Best St. Patrick's Day Pubs
We may not get to kiss the blarney stone this year but Irish pubs all over town are still wooing Seattleites. From old school Irish music and step dancing to beer pounding and karaoke, these bars are entertaining and definitely Irish.
FidoFEST
Sunday, September 26 at 9:30 amJoin us for a party to celebrate all things dog!
