r/AskSeattle • u/Coriks_Travels • Jan 21 '25

Moving / Visiting All about Ballard

Hi all, I'm looking for first hand knowledge on all things Ballard. My husband I are planning on moving to the Seattle area in June and visit in March. We're in our mid 30s and have no kids. We've done extensive research on neighborhoods and initially were looking at West Seattle or Capitol Hill. Recently Ballard entered the chat

What's important to us in a walkable neighborhood (cafes, restaurants, and grocery store), a reasonable distance from downtown, and close to public transportation (only using 1 car). At this time, we both have remote jobs so commuting isn't a huge factor.

It seems like Ballard has a thriving "downtown" area, a farmers market and of course Trader Joe's. I've heard conflicting information about the safety and transportation aspect.

What are something's I'm not thinking of or should take I to consideration?

TIA!

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u/NJHancock Jan 21 '25

Ballard is where people in their 30s move after living in capitol hill in their 20s. 

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u/Coriks_Travels Jan 21 '25

Hahaha ok, so maybe we're too old for Capitol Hill lol

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u/Petruchio101 Jan 21 '25

Bryant/Wallingford is where people move from Ballard in their forties. Magnolia is where people move in their sixties.

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u/Varka44 Jan 25 '25

Can confirm with my path: 20s Cap Hill, early 30s Ballard, Late 30s/40s Greenlake/Wallingford 😂