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Residential community close to Duwamish Waterway
North Delridge, a community on the south side of the West Seattle Bridge, is located only about 5 miles from downtown. Residents appreciate the walkable, bicycle-friendly environment, which also has some access to public transportation. Areas associated with North Delridge include Pigeon Point, set on a bluff by the bridge; Cottage Grove and Youngstown. A busy roadway, Delridge Way, spans north to south down the middle. To the east runs Duwamish Waterway, named for an area tribe with a history dating back thousands of years. Visitors take in the peaceful views and explore the land's indigenous heritage at sites such as the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center.
North Delridge is totally bike friendly.
North Delridge is only a 15 minute drive to downtown Seattle.
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West Duwamish Greenbelt, the golf course
Situated between industrial areas, the West Duwamish Greenbelt is Seattle's largest contiguous forest, 550 acres from Pigeon Point to Westcrest Park. Visitors enjoy the hiking trails, including the river trail along the waterway. North Delridge points of interest along the greenbelt include Pigeon Point Park, Herring's House Park, Puget Park and the Heron's Nest Outdoor Education Center. Preserved habitats and abundant wildlife like foxes, hawks, red-legged frogs and bald eagles make this a serene spot for nature immersion, close to city life.
Taking up a large chunk of North Delridge is the West Seattle Golf Course. The municipal facility is open to beginners and experienced golfers. The banquet hall is used for parties, weddings, meetings and more. The site also has a restaurant, the Fox Den Grill, with breakfast and lunch menus and outdoor patio seating.
Get some fresh air at the West Seattle Putting Green in North Delridge.
Hike the trails in the West Duwamish Greenbelt in North Delridge.
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Youngstown Cultural Arts Center and more
The Youngstown Cultural Arts Center was created by the city-sponsored nonprofit Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association. The DNDA facilitates affordable live-work spaces for artists and housing units for nearly 700 low-income residents. The association's urban forest restoration program benefits West Seattle parks, including the Delridge Wetland Park, which is used as an outdoor classroom.
The Arts in Nature Festival, a multiday event held in late August and early September, is presented by the DNDA, in collaboration other community organizations. The festival focuses on natural sciences, Duwamish tribe culture and performance, art and wellness activities.
The Delridge Community Center has an array of programs for locals of all ages. Classes, a gym, tutoring, childcare and camps are a few of its offerings. The center is located by Delridge Playfield, where there's a skatepark, tennis courts and a wading pool.
Attend an event at the Delridge Community Center.
Learn to express yourself at the Youngstown Cultural Center's art class in North Delridge.
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Businesses along Delridge, the Junction's nearby
Along Delridge Way there are some businesses close to home. Uptown Espresso, a branch of the Seattle brand that started in the 1980s, has breakfast and lunch and is known for its coffee brewed from proprietary beans and topped with velvet foam. Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden stays loyal to Washington-only beers, cider and wine. Rotating food truck options and events like trivia night, Springfest and a Sunday run club make this a local favorite. Skylark Café & Club is the place to go at night: it stays open until midnight or 1 a.m., every day except Sunday.
Nearby is the Junction, also known as "West Seattle Junction" or "Alaska Junction." This strip of shops and eateries has a mix of long-established businesses and newer, hip shops and bars. California Avenue's shops include Easy Street Records & Cafe, Pegasus Book Exchange, the Antique Mall of West Seattle and tattoo parlors. "The Junction is a really popular destination for going out at night," says Marcel Kluetz, a Queen Anne Real Estate broker with more than ten years of sales experience and an impressive industry network.
There are several grocery options in the area and for locally sourced produce, residents shop West Seattle Farmers Market on Sunday mornings. Kluetz says people travel to the market in the off-season since it's open year-round.
Meet a friend for coffee at Uptown Espresso in North Delridge.
Grab a drink outside at Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden in North Delridge.
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From early 1900s houses to new Ridge Cottages
Single-family homes, dating from the early 1900s to the present, are typically priced from $475,000 for a two-bedroom of less than 1,400 square feet to $900,000s for roomier and newer houses.
In the past decade, North Delridge has seen new development replace older houses. For example, the brand-new pocket community Ridge Cottages features condos for about $628,000 to $960,000. Some of the Ridge Cottages come with monthly HOA dues of $36.
"Prices tend to increase as you travel north in this area," Kluetz says. On the high end of North Delridge's new construction, 2,500-to-3,400-square-foot builds go up to $1.4 million.
Many North Delridge residents live in newly built condos overlooking the neighborhood.
North Delridge has a multitude of historic homes.
North Delridge homes span a wade range of styles and eras.
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Ride on King County buses or water taxi
King County Metro Bus provides several routes in the area. One stop is at the Delridge and Andover intersection, where residents can hop on to get downtown quickly. Other options include a trip to Alki Beach to explore the shoreline or a ride to the Junction or Westwood Village shopping center for dozens of stores and eateries. Service on the RapidRide C Line is also available.
A Sound Transit light-rail line, the West Seattle Link Expansion, under planning and design as of 2024, is scheduled to start construction in 2027 and open in 2032.
To cross Elliott Bay from the peninsula to downtown by the King County Water Taxi, passengers embark from the West Seattle Pier, a couple of miles north. Drivers crossing the bridge will pass over Harbor Island on the way to Interstate 5. Taking I-5 south, it's about 14 miles to Sea-Tac, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Schools like Pathfinder K-8, West Seattle High
Kids may attend public schools like Pathfinder, a kindergarten through eighth grade school with an A-minus from Niche. This alternative school option has specialist programs in art, library, physical education and instrumental music. Middle school sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee and track. The school offers a nature consortium, a camping component and a nonprofit childcare service, Blazing Trails.
West Seattle High, A-minus, is a Global Navigator School, with study abroad programs benefiting from at least $25,000 in scholarship funding. Students can explore service-learning opportunities spanning several areas of interest, from food distribution to outdoor conservation.
South Seattle College, located about a mile south, offers two-year programs and a bachelor of applied science degree.
West Seattle High School is a public institution.
Pathfinder serves students in grades K-8 in the North Delridge neighborhood of Washington.
Take a class at South Seattle College in North Delridge to learn something new.
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Parks in this Area
Camp Long
Bike Trails
Grills
Trails
Dragonfly Pavilion
Bike Trails
Trails
Events
Delridge Playfield
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Cottage Grove Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Puget Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Nature Center
Greg Davis Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
24 min drive
Bus
SW Genesee St & 30th Ave SW
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Delridge Way SW & SW Hudson St
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Delridge Way SW & SW Oregon St
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21st Ave SW & 22nd Ave SW
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Delridge Way SW & SW Andover St
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22nd Ave SW & 23rd Ave SW
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Delridge Way SW & SW Genesee St
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.04 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
3/19/2017Niche Review
Got safer over the years as new people moved in. Lots of new housing due to the influx of people moving into Seattle. Not much of a big community feel.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North Delridge
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Delridge Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
4,947
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,999
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,099
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.1%
College Graduates
49.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.6%
% Population in Labor Force
77.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
74/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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