University District

student · 98105

The U-District is the largest single dating pool in the target zones, fed directly by UW's 50,000-plus enrollment and the tech-adjacent renters who follow cheap leases up the Ave. The skew is steep male, the median age young, the bar economics undergraduate. Big Time Brewery and Earl's on the Ave run loud; Cafe Allegro and Bulldog News work for daylight coffee that does not announce itself. Ravenna Park and the Burke-Gilman give you a walk option when weather cooperates. The honest read: density and youth are the draw, but you are competing against a campus calendar and a gender ratio that does not flatter the men showing up.

23,361

singles 22–50

50%

male

$34,761

median income

$1,849

median rent

The data

University District by the numbers

University District is close to balanced, about 50% men to 50% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in University District is about $34,800.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Washington has no party registration, so the 2024 vote stands in: King County, which contains University District, broke about 74% for Harris to 22% Trump, one of the most Democratic large counties in the country.
● Verified · King County 2024 canvass
The median renter in University District pays about $1,850 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 23,400 University District residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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20 spots across University District

University District
Activity
Neptune Theatre
Performing arts theater★ 4.6 · 3,602
Wheelchair access
University District
Dining
Canlis
Pacific Northwest restaurant (US)$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,830
University District
Dining
Mamma Melina Ristorante & Pizzeria
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,232
University District
Dining
How to Cook a Wolf
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,197
University District
Activity
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Museum★ 4.5 · 1,126
Wheelchair access
Find it
4303 Memorial Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98195
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,126 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
University District
Drinks
Ba Bar University Village
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,038
University District
Dining
Joule
Asian fusion restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,036
University District
Drinks
The Octopus Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 997
University District
Cafés
Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery
Ice cream shop★ 4.4 · 976
Wheelchair access
Find it
4301 University Wy NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 976 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
Call Site Maps
University District
Activity
Laughs Comedy Club
Comedy club★ 4.5 · 969
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
5220 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 969 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Laughs Comedy Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed7 to 10 PM
Thu7 to 10 PM
Fri6 to 11 PM
Sat6 to 11 PM
Sun6 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
University District
Dining
The Harvest Vine
Spanish restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 851
University District
Dining
Piatti
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.1 · 812
University District
Drinks
The Mountaineering Club
Bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 738
University District
Drinks
Blue Moon Tavern
Live music bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 619
University District
Drinks
Finn MacCool’s Pub at the Dub
Irish pub$$$$★ 4.1 · 577
University District
Dining
Cantinetta
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 574
University District
Activity
Henry Art Gallery
Art museum★ 4.3 · 438
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
15th Ave NE & University of Washington, NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98195
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 438 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Henry Art Gallery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu10 AM to 7 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Assisted listening devices · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
University District
Activity
CANVAS! Paint and Sip - Kirkland
Painting studio★ 4.7 · 233
Wheelchair access
Find it
223 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 233 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at CANVAS! Paint and Sip - Kirkland.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu6 to 9 PM
Fri6 to 9 PM
Sat2 to 5 PM, 6 to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 1 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
University District
Activity
Center for Urban Horticulture
Botanical garden★ 4.8 · 116
Wheelchair access
Find it
3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 116 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Center for Urban Horticulture.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 8 PM
Tue9 AM to 5 PM
Wed9 AM to 5 PM
Thu9 AM to 5 PM
Fri9 AM to 5 PM
Sat9 AM to 3 PM
Sun9 AM to 5 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
University District
Drinks
Alley Cat Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 106
Find it
1312 NE 43rd St, Seattle, WA 98105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 106 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Alley Cat Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat4 PM to 1 AM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
Maps

University District

University District by the numbers

Local date spots

Neptune Theatre

Canlis

Mamma Melina Ristorante & Pizzeria

How to Cook a Wolf

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Ba Bar University Village

Joule

The Octopus Bar

Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery

Laughs Comedy Club

The Harvest Vine

Piatti

The Mountaineering Club

Blue Moon Tavern

Finn MacCool’s Pub at the Dub

Cantinetta

Henry Art Gallery

CANVAS! Paint and Sip - Kirkland

Center for Urban Horticulture

Alley Cat Lounge

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