Georgetown
Seattle, WA
Georgetown - Seattle, WA
Area Guide
Where chic and trendy meet quirky and artistic
As Seattle’s oldest neighborhood, Georgetown was settled in the 1850s. It quickly became an industrial center, filled with brick warehouses and a few taverns. It was where Seattle residents came to work or play, but not to live. That all changed as the warehouses were slowly converted into lofts and artists began to move in. Today, Georgetown is hip, trendy, and a little bit quirky.
Georgetown is wedged between I-5 and the Duwamish Waterway, directly south of the Industrial District. It is less than four miles from Downtown Seattle. Industry still resides here – the neighborhood is home to Boeing, several distribution centers, and businesses like Grainger Industrial Supply. But this just adds a layer of gritty authenticity to Georgetown and makes the art galleries and breweries that much more interesting. Be sure to visit local favorites like Georgetown Brewery, Emerald City Beer, or Machine House Brewery.
If you love thrift stores and vintage shops, then you’ll love the Trailer Park Mall. This unique shopping experience involves vintage trailers hauling everything from works of art to second-hand clothing. The large number of artists in the neighborhood lend to events like Art Attack, a once-a-month street festival featuring the works of local artists.
Explore the Neighborhood
A large, orange cowboy hat serves as part of the roadside attraction, “Hat ‘n’ Boots”
The “Hat ‘n’ Boots” statues were built in 1954 and are located in Oxbow Park
Each of the trailers in the Georgetown Trailer Park Mall is an independently-owned, permanent shop
Local favorite Fonda La Catrina serves up Mexican cuisine
The Georgetown Ballroom is located in a historic building that once served as a warehouse garage and the Mission Theater
The historic Seattle Brewing and Malting Co. building dates back to 1900
Rent Trends
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Georgetown is $1,429 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Georgetown has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
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1 BR
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536 sq ft
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$1,429/month
Average Rent
Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Reviews of Georgetown - Seattle, WA
Current Resident
5 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
Georgetown has some cool restaurants and things to do but as a minor it feels pretty limited. There are only a few places that you can go that are family friendly. This neighborhood is getting pretty expensive now but it is still not very safe and can be pretty dirty as well. I would never walk there alone at night. One good thing though, is that there seems to be a pretty good community with those that live here and there are community meetings where people discuss how to help the health and safety of the neighborhood.
Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Jefferson Park
- South Seattle Community College Arboretum
- Westcrest Park
- Genesee Park and Playfield
- Pigeon Point Park
Military Bases
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- Seattle-Tacoma International
- Seattle Paine Field International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.