What are the best neighborhoods in King County, WA?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Richmond Beach, Loyal Heights, Lakewood, Windwood, Phinney Ridge. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
County Rankings
Best neighborhoods in King County, WA
Eligible neighborhoods: 287
| Neighborhood | City | County Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Hill | Auburn | #172 of 287 | 47.0 | 41.9 |
| Eastgate | Bellevue | #88 of 287 | 53.2 | 57.0 |
| Phantom Lake | Bellevue | #90 of 287 | 53.1 | 56.8 |
| Newport Hills | Bellevue | #92 of 287 | 53.0 | 56.4 |
| Hidden Valley | Bellevue | #97 of 287 | 52.6 | 55.5 |
| Vasa | Bellevue | #118 of 287 | 51.1 | 51.6 |
| Somerset | Bellevue | #119 of 287 | 51.0 | 51.5 |
| Northwest Bellevue | Bellevue | #120 of 287 | 50.9 | 51.1 |
| Wilburton | Bellevue | #128 of 287 | 50.1 | 49.4 |
| Downtown | Bellevue | #132 of 287 | 49.6 | 48.1 |
| Overlake | Bellevue | #136 of 287 | 49.4 | 47.8 |
| Bridle Trails | Bellevue | #158 of 287 | 47.9 | 44.1 |
| Lake Hills | Bellevue | #162 of 287 | 47.7 | 43.5 |
| Robinswood | Bellevue | #168 of 287 | 47.3 | 42.5 |
| WoodRidge | Bellevue | #171 of 287 | 47.2 | 42.2 |
| Factoria | Bellevue | #180 of 287 | 46.4 | 40.4 |
| Cougar Mountain | Bellevue | #183 of 287 | 46.2 | 39.9 |
| Meydenbauer | Bellevue | #187 of 287 | 46.1 | 39.6 |
| Interlake | Bellevue | #189 of 287 | 46.0 | 39.4 |
| Newport Shores | Bellevue | #202 of 287 | 44.7 | 36.5 |
| Enatai | Bellevue | #207 of 287 | 43.9 | 34.9 |
| Tam O'Shanter | Bellevue | #225 of 287 | 42.2 | 31.0 |
| Crossroads | Bellevue | #227 of 287 | 42.2 | 31.0 |
| West Lake Sammamish | Bellevue | #235 of 287 | 41.2 | 28.8 |
| North Creek | Bothell | #163 of 287 | 47.6 | 43.2 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in King County, WA
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in King County, WA?
Richmond Beach is currently #1 of 287 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 72.2.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in King County, WA?
287 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for King County, WA.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in King County, WA?
Summerwind has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 79.0.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in King County, WA?
The Highlands has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 6.3%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in King County, WA?
Wedge currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 90.4.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in King County, WA?
Starwood has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $240,693.
How are neighborhood rankings in King County, WA calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed county ranking
Top Neighborhoods in King County, Washington
#1
Richmond Beach
Shoreline, Washington
#2
Loyal Heights
Seattle, Washington
#3
Lakewood
Seattle, Washington
#4
Windwood
Renton, Washington
#5
Phinney Ridge
Seattle, Washington
#6
Maureen Highlands
Renton, Washington
#7
Inglewood
Kenmore, Washington
#8
Windermere
Seattle, Washington
#9
Whittier Heights
Seattle, Washington
#10
Maplewood Glen
Renton, Washington
#11
Tanner
North Bend, Washington
#12
North Beach-Blue Ridge
Seattle, Washington
#13
Fauntleroy
Seattle, Washington
#14
Summerwind
Renton, Washington
#15
The Highlands
Shoreline, Washington
#16
Denny - Blaine
Seattle, Washington
#17
Riverview
Seattle, Washington
#18
Wedge
Woodinville, Washington
#19
Woodinville Heights
Woodinville, Washington
#20
Innis Arden
Shoreline, Washington
#21
Bryant
Seattle, Washington
#22
Seaview
Seattle, Washington
#23
Honey Creek Ridge
Renton, Washington
#24
View Ridge
Seattle, Washington
#25
Magnolia
Seattle, Washington