Woodland Park

Phinney Ridge sits on a hill in north Seattle, between Green Lake and the Ballard area, with neighborhood streets offering views toward the Olympics and Puget Sound. Its mild, rainy winters and dry summers make nearby outdoor spaces useful year-round. Woodland Park and the adjacent Woodland Park Zoo anchor the area’s green spaces, with trails and playgrounds; the Phinney Neighborhood Association’s community center and arts programs add local character. Phinney Avenue and Greenwood Avenue have cafés, restaurants, bakeries, and independent shops, while nearby Green Lake offers a popular walking and cycling loop. The neighborhood’s early-20th-century homes reflect its history as Seattle expanded north. Buses connect Phinney Ridge with downtown and other parts of the city, and hills shape walking and cycling routes. For the Phinney Ridge neighborhood, median rent is $2,430 per month, with a typical range of $1,225 to $7,900.