What people are saying
"Quiet and friendly"
"apartment robberies"
"Have to drive everywhere"
"Great for families"
Movers & shakers in the rankings
#1 - Up 1 spot in San Francisco
#5 - Up 27 spots in Manhattan
#29 - Up 3 spots in Los Angeles
Top community reviews
rating details
- Childcare
- Clean & Green
- Cost of Living
- Eating Out
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Medical Facilities
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parking
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Public Transport
- Resale or Rental Value
- Shopping Options
- Safe & Sound
- Schools
"A Neighborhood That Oozes Character"
A historic icon, spilling over with diversity. The infamous Columbia City is a sight to behold, especially on foot. Just taking in the sheer number of businesses and restaurants along Ranier Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Way (MLK) can make any head spin. Located between Hinds Street (north) and Kenyon (south), with MLK and Ranier squeezing in tight on the south side. In the northern half, it spreads eastward along Alaska Street.
History
Formerly a dense conifer forest, named with... Full review
History
Formerly a dense conifer forest, named with... Full review
Pros
- Fascinating architecture
- Ethnically diverse
- Good parks
- Interesting historic sites
- Proximity to downtown
- Unique dining choices
Cons
- Further access from Interstate
- Limited accommodations
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Tourists
- LGBT+
- Hipsters
- Students
- Trendy & Stylish
- Beach Lovers
