Pioneer Square is the oldest original neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, because it’s where pioneers made a permanent settlement in 1852. The city’s century-old charm consists of brick buildings, cobblestone streets, underground passageways and historic exhibits. Nestled in the southwest corner of Seattle, Pioneer Square is bounded by Retail Core, Chinatown—International District, SoDo District and Central Waterfront.
This historic neighborhood is home to a collection of art galleries, bookstores, businesses, cafés, fine restaurants, nightclubs, sports bars and more. Locals and tourists alike can enjoy rare activities like panning for gold at the Klondike Gold Rush, reliving the history of Seattle’s Fire Department at the Last Resort Fire Department Museum or exploring the city’s original streets underground with Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour or Beneath the Streets tour company.
Other hidden treasures and things to do in Seattle’s Pioneer Square include a 360-degree view of the city at Smith Tower, a 22-foot man-made waterfall at a pocket park in the middle of the city called Waterfall Garden Park, and a national historic landmark known as the Iron Pergola and Totem Pole.
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Seattle’s Pioneer Square is one of the most well-connected neighborhoods in town. Plus, the recent influx of tech companies, internet marketing businesses and startups has brought new life to the neighborhood.
Although Pioneer Square is one of the least residential areas in Seattle, residents enjoy the neighborhood’s architecturally beautiful, early 20th-century brick apartment buildings. Professionals moving into this neighborhood may also prefer Pioneer Square’s modern towers of luxury apartments and condominiums. These are mainly located within Stadium Place, a mixed-use development project near the home of the Seattle Seahawks Lumen Field and the Seattle Mariners’ ballfield T-Mobile Park. These are also ideal for sports enthusiasts as you can watch the games from your apartment or stunning rooftop decks.
- Median Listing Price: $598,000
- Price Per Square Foot: $863/Sq. Ft.
- Total Population: 4,149
- Median Age: 42
- Renter/Homeowner: 87.07%/12.89%
Who Lives in Pioneer Square?
Pioneer Square has approximately 2,358 households and a total population of about 4,000. Pioneer Square’s median household income is $68,440 and average household income is $95,810, according to the highly trafficked real estate marketplace Point2. The neighborhood has 1,142 married residents and 2,984 single residents. There’s also a much higher percentage of white-collar employees vs. blue-collar employees.
Walk Score® places Pioneer Square as the 5th most walkable neighborhood in Seattle, with a walk score of 98. Additionally, Pioneer Square has a transit score of 100, which makes it the most transit-friendly neighborhood in the northwest. Residents enjoy easy access to Ballard, the University District, Fremont, and even Tacoma and Everett by bus, link-light rail or Sounder trains.
K-12 Schools and Colleges near Pioneer Square
Schools serving the Pioneer Square neighborhood are part of the Seattle Public Schools district, which is the largest school district in Washington. Seattle Public Schools serve about 47,000 students.
Public Schools
- Garfield High School
- Cascadia Elementary School
- McClure Middle School
- Washington Middle School
- Thornton Creek School
- Hazel Wolf K-8 STEM School
People who are considering higher education in the area can attend Seattle Central College, South Seattle College, Seattle University or the University of Washington College of Education. Each institution offers a range of academic programs and continuing education opportunities for students.
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Why Pioneer Square?
According to Niche, a leading ranking and review site, Pioneer Square ranked #16th out of 88 for best neighborhoods for young professionals in Seattle, #30th out of 88 for most diverse neighborhoods in Seattle and #71st out of 88 for best neighborhoods to live in Seattle. Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census as well as expert insights.
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