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South Lake Union is the 8th most walkable neighborhood in Seattle with 4,054 residents.
South Lake Union has excellent public transportation and is very bikeable.
Nearby neighborhoods: Westlake, Belltown, Downtown, East Queen Anne, First Hill, Eastlake and Lower Queen Anne.
Daily errands do not require a car.

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South-Lake Union
Daily errands do not require a car in South Lake Union Seattle.
South Lake Union is the 8th most walkable neighborhood in Seattle with a Walk Score of 92.
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Compare South Lake Union to other Seattle neighborhoods.
Rank # | Name | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Yesler Terrace | 94 | 98 | 72 |
| 7 | Lower Queen Anne | 92 | 69 | 56 |
| 8 | South Lake Union | 92 | 86 | 72 |
| 9 | Capitol Hill | 91 | 73 | 69 |
| 10 | University District | 91 | 71 | 85 |
There are about 374 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in South Lake Union.
People in South Lake Union can walk to an average of 13 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
Starbucks
Cuoco
Transit is convenient for most trips. Find South Lake Union Seattle apartments for rent near public transit.
South Lake Union has excellent public transportation and about 1 bus lines passing through it.
The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from South Lake Union on public transit.
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Biking is convenient for most trips.
South Lake Union has less personal crime and less property crime per person than the Seattle average.
South Lake Union Crime Rate
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Lake Union Park
Lake Union Park
The Center for Wooden Boats
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Beautifully designed pedestrian bridge as part of South Lake Union Park.
Jocelyn
on Lake Union Park
Chandler's Cove
Lake Union Park
Lake Union Park
Brave Horse Tavern
Tables with chairs and sunshades, sprinkler fountain and large grassy areas. Run down fun water feature to cool off on a hot day. Watch out for goose poop!
Renee
on Lake Union Park
Victory Lounge
South Lake Union Discovery Center
Salal Credit Union
Great place for families with sailing lessons for kids and adults.
Jocelyn
on The Center for Wooden Boats
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on The Center for Wooden Boats