James St, Pioneer Square
Great for
- Internet Access
- Nightlife
- Eating Out
- Public Transport
- Resale or Rental Value
Not great for
- Childcare
- Gym & Fitness
- Medical Facilities
- Parking
- Parks & Recreation
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Tourists
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rating details
May 21, 2010
- Clean & Green
- Cost of Living
- Eating Out
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Public Transport
- Resale or Rental Value
- Shopping Options
- Safe & Sound
"Rags to Riches"
Just eleven and a half blocks long, James St. originates near Pioneer Square, branching off of Yesler Way. Nightclubs and businesses line the street and there is a direct onramp to I-5 and I-90 off of James St. Under the freeway overpass gets a little spooky, though. Several homeless take up residence there to be close to the Northwest Harvest food bank on 7th & Cherry. One of Seattle's original streets, it wouldn't really be described as lush, though there are some leafy trees lining the street on the east side of the freeway. Lack of parking and traffic congestion make it a less-than-desirable street to live on, though the nightlife action is plentiful.
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids