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Moving to North Seattle

Seattle's smaller, Chabad-centered Orthodox community in the north end — Shaarei Tefila – Lubavitch in View Ridge with its own mikvah, and the Chabad House near the University of Washington.

  • 2 shuls
  • 1 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
  • Median home $1,094,600 · 40% rent

Home value and renters: Census, ZIP 98115, 2020–2024.

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Moving to North Seattle: a practical guide

Housing and what it costs

North Seattle is mostly single-family homes and, near the university, apartments. It is among the more expensive parts of an expensive city. Figures change fast — use the apartment search above for live listings.

Picking a street

Shaarei Tefila – Lubavitch on 43rd Avenue NE in View Ridge is the community’s shul, so look at the streets within walking distance of it. The Chabad House of Seattle near the University of Washington serves students and the University District.

Kosher and daily life

Kosher food is limited; families use supermarket kosher sections and plan specialty shopping. Life is mostly by car. The Mikvah Yisroel Mei Menachem is at Shaarei Tefila.

Schools

There is no Orthodox day school in North Seattle that we have mapped; the Torah Day School of Seattle is in Seward Park, about half an hour away. Ask the shul about schooling before choosing a house.

Who it fits

University of Washington families and those working in the north of the city who want a warm, Chabad-centered community, and who are comfortable driving to Seward Park for school and a larger community.

Homes & apartments in North Seattle

A pre-filtered search for North Seattle. Check each listing against the map to see which shuls are within walking distance.

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Frequently asked questions

Is North Seattle a good place to live for an observant family?

Seattle's smaller, Chabad-centered Orthodox community in the north end — Shaarei Tefila – Lubavitch in View Ridge with its own mikvah, and the Chabad House near the University of Washington. This guide covers what housing costs, which section to look at, kosher shopping, and schools — and the map shows the 2 shuls you'd be walking to.

How much does it cost to live in North Seattle?

North Seattle sits in the $$$ range relative to the other communities on ShulMap. The US Census median home value for its ZIP (98115) is $1,094,600 (2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 40% of households rent — a ZIP-wide figure that trails today's asking prices. The housing section below gives the specifics. Figures are approximate and move with the market — use the home and apartment search on this page for current listings.

What Jewish amenities does North Seattle have?

North Seattle has 1 mikvah mapped on ShulMap, alongside 2 shuls. Walking distances shown are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.

How do I find a home near a shul in North Seattle?

Start from the map on the North Seattle shul page to see which blocks sit within walking distance of the shul you'd daven in, then use the home and apartment search on this page for live listings in that area. Walking distances are approximate and are not a halachic ruling — confirm with your rav.

Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.

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