Hawthorne Hills, Seattle WA - Neighborhood Guide

This small residential area near View Ridge and Laurelhurst offers amazing views of Lake Washington, Downtown Seattle, and the Cascade Mountains. It is charming and quiet, but in a great location for zipping to other parts of the city.

History

Hawthorne Hills and View Ridge were being developed at the same time, and each had their appeals. Hawthorne Hills hoped to outshine Laurelhurst with paved streets, public utilities, and sewers, but View Ridge did a little better job of advertising and attracting residents. In the end, Hawthorne Hills didn’t quite reach its goal, but the careful planning had a great end result. Nearly all of the homes in Hawthorne Hills are the originals, with some renovations in the past few decades.

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Who Lives Here?

Urban Power Families - High-income couples with children.: Six-figure salaried couples with children who live an upscale life in a metro center. Highly educated professionals working in finance, medical, and high-tech fields.
Power Singles - High-income urban singles.: Highly educated professionals, many with advanced degrees. They draw a handsome salary and have reasonable living expenses while living a hip, upscale life in an urban center.
Comfy Couples - Upper-class couples.: Urban couples making a mid- to upper-scale household income. Most own their own homes. Some have a college education and work in a variety of occupations, including management-level positions.

	Hawthorne Hills	Seattle
Median Household Income	$65,136	$45,736
Owners/Renters	71%/29%	48%/52%
Median Age	38	37
Single Males	17%	23%
Single Females	16%	19%
Homes With Kids	28%	18%
Household Size	2.3	2.1
Commute Time	27 min	27 min

Vibe

People live the good life in Hawthorne Hills. Rolling, snaking boulevards give it a stress-free feel. And while there is no business district, none is really needed; the University District, Ravenna, and Wedgwood neighborhoods all have plenty of things to do and are within easy reach.

Activities and Attractions

From the bottom of the hill, it’s easy to hop on the Burke-Gilman trail. Heading east will give you great views of Lake Washington and access to its beaches. Head west will take you to the U-Village and all of the shopping and dining experiences you could imagine.