First Hill

Rose to popularity in the 1890s as a location close enough for convenience.

Welcome to First Hill

First Hill is named for being the first hill one encounters traveling east from downtown Seattle toward Lake Washington. First Hill is bounded on the west by Interstate 5, on the north by E. Pike and E. Madison Streets, and on the south by S. Main St. Its eastern limit is bounded by Broadway and Boren Avenue.

First Hill rose to popularity in the 1890s as a location close enough to downtown for convenience, but far enough out to offer a sense of retreat for the wealthier residents of Seattle. Among the elite to live on First Hill at that time were local judge Cornelius H. Hanford, successful meatpacker Charles Frye (whose private art collection is now open to the public at First Hill's Frye Art Museum), contractor Morgan Carkeek (for whom Carkeek Park is named), William Boeing, founder of the Boeing Company and Judge Hiram Bond. Noted photographer Imogen Cunningham and her husband Roi Partridge lived on First Hill in a boarding house in the 1910s until the residents of the house were evicted and the property converted into a hospital.
 
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Browse Properties in the Area

For Sale
MLS® 2301687
Provided by NWMLS, Blake Investment Advisors

$5,750,000

814 Columbia Street, Seattle, WA 98104
7,194 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 2295651
Provided by NWMLS, Windermere Real Estate Midtown

$1,350,000

1301 Spring Street #21I, Seattle, WA 98104
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,845 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 2309359
Provided by NWMLS, Windermere Real Estate Midtown

$1,350,000

1301 Spring Street #21I, Seattle, WA 98104
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,845 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 2231108
Provided by NWMLS, Windermere Bellevue Commons

$1,260,000

1420 Terry Avenue #2201, Seattle, WA 98101
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,666 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 2294752
Provided by NWMLS, Windermere Real Estate Midtown

$1,150,000

1301 Spring Street #15D, Seattle, WA 98104
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,330 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 2312334
Provided by NWMLS, Windermere Real Estate Midtown

$1,150,000

1301 Spring Street #15D, Seattle, WA 98104
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,330 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 2262510
Provided by NWMLS, Ewing & Clark, Inc.

$1,095,000

1301 Spring Street #23H, Seattle, WA 98104
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,425 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 2305032
Provided by NWMLS, Ensemble

$1,085,000

1017 Minor Avenue #1403, Seattle, WA 98104
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,541 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
MLS® 2309151
Provided by NWMLS, Real Residential

$997,500

1120 Spring Street #1602, Seattle, WA 98104
2 Beds 3 Baths 1,526 Sq.Ft.
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Overview for First Hill, WA

11,465 people live in First Hill, where the median age is 34 and the average individual income is $74,648. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

11,465

Total Population

34 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$74,648

Average individual Income

Around First Hill, WA

There's plenty to do around First Hill, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
86
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
98
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Goodness Grazers, Dolcetta Artisan Sweets, and Cherish Art Culture & Science Academy.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Goodness Grazers Logo
Dining 4.64 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets Logo
Dining 4.55 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Cherish Art Culture & Science Academy Logo
Active 3.68 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.1 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
NW Corporate Yoga Logo
Active 0.46 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Trained by Alexandra Logo
Active 2.91 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for First Hill, WA

Population Households Employment

First Hill has 6,801 households, with an average household size of 1. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in First Hill do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,465 people call First Hill home. The population density is 47,639.721 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

11,465

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34

Median Age

54.43 / 45.56%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
6,801

Total Households

1

Average Household Size

$74,648

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

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60+ Minutes

Schools in First Hill, WA

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The following schools are within or nearby First Hill. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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