Ballard is located in the northwestern corner of Seattle and is bordered by both Puget Sound and the Lake Washington Ship Canal. One of the neighborhood’s most iconic landmarks, the Ballard Locks, allows boats to transition between the freshwater lakes of Seattle and the saltwater of Puget Sound.
Originally established as a Scandinavian fishing community, Ballard has a rich maritime heritage that still influences the neighborhood today. In recent years, the area has experienced significant growth and revitalization, with new development bringing an exciting mix of nightlife, boutique shops, and acclaimed restaurants.
Today, Ballard blends historic charm with modern energy, creating a vibrant and youthful neighborhood while still honoring its unique cultural roots.
44,640 people live in Ballard, where the median age is 37 and the average individual income is $95,827. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Ballard, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including La Pasta, Setolicious, and Charlie’s Queer Books.
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| Dining | 3.25 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.25 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.25 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.68 miles | 25 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.68 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.89 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.67 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.66 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.66 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.34 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.11 miles | 24 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.68 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.9 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.69 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.34 miles | 27 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.7 miles | 30 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.67 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.29 miles | 49 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.75 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.68 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.83 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.34 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.75 miles | 23 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.37 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Ballard has 22,241 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ballard do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 44,640 people call Ballard home. The population density is 16,945.208 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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