Montlake vs Madrona

Seattle, WA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Madrona leads
Madrona wins 4 of 4 categories
Neighborhood A
Montlake
$1.5M median
Upscale Quiet
Neighborhood B
Madrona
$1.3M median
Upscale Quiet
⭐ Overall Leader
Montlake
Metric
Madrona
$1.5M

Median Price
$1.3M
9/10

School Rating
9/10
A-

Crime Grade
A-
48/100

Walk Score
48/100
12 min

Commute
12 min
18

Parks Nearby
20
2

Cafes
3
1

Groceries
1
6 min

Hospital
5 min
Montlake
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
100%
Madrona
Median Price
89%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montlake or Madrona more expensive?

Montlake has a median home price of $1.5M and Madrona is $1.3M. Madrona is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Montlake or Madrona?

Montlake has a school rating of 9/10 and Madrona rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Montlake or Madrona safer?

Montlake has a crime grade of A- and Madrona is graded A-.

Which is more walkable?

Montlake scores 48/100 for walkability. Madrona scores 48/100. Madrona is the more walkable option.