Neighborhoods with the Cleanest Air in Washington (2026 Rankings)
Air quality directly impacts your health and quality of life. We ranked 7 neighborhoods in Washington by Air Quality Index (AQI). An AQI under 50 is considered "Good." The national average is AQI 42.
TacomaWA
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 14
Home Value: $380,000
Population: 219,346
Walk Score: 94/100
AQI: 14
SpokaneWA
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 20
Home Value: $280,000
Population: 228,989
Walk Score: 96/100
AQI: 20
Capitol HillSeattle, WA
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 27
Home Value: $680,000
Population: 35,000
Walk Score: 95/100
AQI: 27
4
BallardSeattle, WA
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 27
Home Value: $720,000
Population: 50,000
Walk Score: 85/100
AQI: 27
5
Queen AnneSeattle, WA
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 27
Home Value: $690,000
Population: 28,000
Walk Score: 96/100
AQI: 27
6
FremontSeattle, WA
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 27
Home Value: $750,000
Population: 15,000
Walk Score: 85/100
AQI: 27
7
SeattleWA
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 27
Home Value: $780,000
Population: 737,015
Walk Score: 99/100
AQI: 27
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