When helping you find a home, we as Realtors are prohibited from “steering” you to a specific neighborhood. However we are constantly asked by clients new to the area to help them find a “nice, safe place” to live. One of the things we CAN do, is point you to resources where you can evaluate these subjective characteristics. We strongly recommend that you investigate a neighborhood to your satisfaction before purchasing a home there. Here are some resources to help you.


Seattle Police Department Crime Statistics

Federal Statistics by State

US Census Data

US Department of Education

State Crime Statistics

Statistics by County

Criminal Justice Information

King County Sex Offender Search