Overall Edge
Montlake leads
Montlake wins 6 of 8 categories
Neighborhood A
Montlake
$1.5M median
Upscale Quiet
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Wallingford
$1.1M median
Suburban Family
Montlake
Metric
Wallingford
$1.5M
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Median Price
Median Price
$1.1M
9/10
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School Rating
School Rating
8/10
A-
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
B+
48/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
38/100
12 min
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Commute
Commute
12 min
18
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
9
2
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Cafes
Cafes
7
1
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Groceries
Groceries
0
6 min
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Hospital
Hospital
8 min
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Is Montlake or Wallingford more expensive?
Montlake has a median home price of $1.5M and Wallingford is $1.1M. Wallingford is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Montlake or Wallingford?
Montlake has a school rating of 9/10 and Wallingford rates 8/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Montlake or Wallingford safer?
Montlake has a crime grade of A- and Wallingford is graded B+.
Which is more walkable?
Montlake scores 48/100 for walkability. Wallingford scores 38/100. Montlake is the more walkable option.