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    Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Washington (2026 Rankings)

    Young professionals want vibrant, walkable neighborhoods close to work, dining, and nightlife. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in Washington by Walk Score to find the most dynamic urban areas for career-minded residents.

    SeattleWA
    Kurby Score: 63
    Walk Score: 99/100
    Transit Score: 100/100
    Median Rent: $2,519/mo
    Median Income: $97,185
    Population: 737,015
    SpokaneWA
    Kurby Score: 77
    Walk Score: 96/100
    Transit Score: 71/100
    Median Rent: $646/mo
    Median Income: $45,400
    Population: 228,989
    Queen AnneSeattle, WA
    Kurby Score: 68
    Walk Score: 96/100
    Transit Score: 61/100
    Median Rent: $2,178/mo
    Median Income: $160,313
    Population: 28,000
    4
    Capitol HillSeattle, WA
    Kurby Score: 68
    Walk Score: 95/100
    Transit Score: 81/100
    Median Rent: $1,959/mo
    Median Income: $161,926
    Population: 35,000
    5
    TacomaWA
    Kurby Score: 67
    Walk Score: 94/100
    Median Rent: $921/mo
    Median Income: $56,920
    Population: 219,346
    6
    FremontSeattle, WA
    Kurby Score: 67
    Walk Score: 85/100
    Transit Score: 62/100
    Median Rent: $1,874/mo
    Median Income: $120,216
    Population: 15,000
    7
    BallardSeattle, WA
    Kurby Score: 66
    Walk Score: 85/100
    Transit Score: 45/100
    Median Rent: $1,812/mo
    Median Income: $132,339
    Population: 50,000
    8
    KentWA
    Kurby Score: 66
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $86,966
    Population: 135,169
    9
    Bothell East CDPBothell East CDP, WA
    Kurby Score: 69
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $161,628
    Population: 13,948
    10
    North Yelm CDPNorth Yelm CDP, WA
    Kurby Score: 77
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $1,363/mo
    Median Income: $75,489
    Population: 2,785
    11
    MarysvilleWA
    Kurby Score: 69
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $98,288
    Population: 70,847
    12
    South Hill CDPSouth Hill CDP, WA
    Kurby Score: 70
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $103,707
    Population: 67,835
    13
    SammamishWA
    Kurby Score: 70
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $215,047
    Population: 66,586
    14
    KelsoWA
    Kurby Score: 66
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $59,405
    Population: 12,661
    15
    KennewickWA
    Kurby Score: 68
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $70,429
    Population: 83,823
    16
    Lake Forest ParkWA
    Kurby Score: 69
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $152,010
    Population: 13,462
    17
    BellevueWA
    Kurby Score: 66
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $149,551
    Population: 150,606
    18
    Liberty LakeWA
    Kurby Score: 70
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $101,936
    Population: 12,026
    19
    SumnerWA
    Kurby Score: 68
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $83,285
    Population: 10,589
    20
    Felida CDPFelida CDP, WA
    Kurby Score: 70
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $148,625
    Population: 10,520
    21
    Lake Morton-Berrydale CDPLake Morton-Berrydale CDP, WA
    Kurby Score: 70
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $121,272
    Population: 10,457
    22
    BurlingtonWA
    Kurby Score: 67
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $68,737
    Population: 9,361
    23
    EdmondsWA
    Kurby Score: 67
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $110,057
    Population: 42,705
    24
    RichlandWA
    Kurby Score: 70
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $89,283
    Population: 60,867
    25
    Spokane ValleyWA
    Kurby Score: 68
    Walk Score: 0/100
    Median Rent: $2,707/mo
    Median Income: $66,483
    Population: 103,761

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