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Wedgwood

Established northeast Seattle neighborhood with mid-century homes and local retail.

What's Built Here

Home Types in Wedgwood

Wedgwood is known for mid-century ramblers, split-levels, and postwar homes on quiet, tree-lined streets. Many properties have been updated while keeping their original footprints and yard space.

Why People Live Here

Wedgwood Neighborhood Vibes

Calm, residential, and community-oriented, with a neighborhood village feel and strong access to parks.

How to Get Around

Getting Around Wedgwood

35th Ave NE and Lake City Way provide easy north-south access, with straightforward routes to the U District, downtown, and North Seattle.

By the numbers

Wedgwood Neighborhood Census Data

All data is provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Overview

Total population
7,895
Avg household income
$149,880
Total housing units
3,502
Median home value
$990,272

Households

Avg household size
2.3
Average age
39.5
College degree+ (25+)
70.6%
Total households
3,439

Demographics

Ownership
Owner: 63.7% • Renter: 36.3%
Owner Renter
Gender
Male: 53% • Female: 47%
Male Female
Occupation
White collar: 67.2% • Blue collar: 32.8%
White collar Blue collar
Employment
Employed: 96.3% • Other: 3.7%
Employed Other
Details

Wedgwood Neighborhood Brief

Wedgwood grew in the 1940s and 50s, and much of the neighborhood still reflects that era in both layout and housing style. You see a lot of mid-century ramblers and split-levels on wider, tree-lined streets, with yards that feel generous by Seattle standards. The tone is calm and residential, with a quiet rhythm that’s held steady for decades.

Wedgwood Village is the main retail node, and it keeps daily errands close: groceries, cafes, and small services all in one compact strip. That village center gives the neighborhood a bit of structure without making it feel busy.

Getting around is straightforward. 35th Ave NE and Lake City Way connect you quickly to the U District, downtown, and the rest of North Seattle, while Ravenna Park and the Burke-Gilman Trail are close enough for regular runs or bike rides. For buyers looking for a steady, low-noise neighborhood with solid homes and practical access, Wedgwood remains a reliable choice.

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