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"Quaint, walkable, green, and...white"

Wallingford, aka Wallyhood is a combination of small-town vibe and big-city perks. A charming, walkable neighborhood full of green spaces, it has a vibrant downtown with a movie theater, restaurants, pubs, and stores.

Just north of Lake Union, Wallingford is squeezed between parks in the north and south (Woodland/Greenlake and Gasworks, respectively), and highways to the East and West (I-5 and Aurora/99). The main downtown runs along 45th.

In addition to "The Guild," the local movie... Full review
Pros
  • Vibrant downtown area
  • Large parks
  • Easy busses to downtown
  • Bicycle friendly
  • Great restaurants
Cons
  • Lack of ethnic diversity
  • High traffic on arterial streets
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • LGBT+
  • Trendy & Stylish
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