A mellow bedroom community for the University of Washington.
Ravenna has a below average violent crime rate and an above average property crime rate for Seattle.
Ravenna is a quiet neighborhood in northeast Seattle named after Ravenna, Italy. Students and professors from the nearby University of Washington call this home, but it's also popular with young families and professionals.
The main shopping hub is the U-Village outdoor mall which has plenty of big brands and entertainment for kids.
You can go for a run through the 50 acres (20 hectares) of Cowen-Ravenna Park or fire up one of its many grills for a barbecue.
Ravenna is bordered on the north by Wedgwood, on the east by Bryant, on the south by University District, and on the west by Roosevelt.
Commute:
Downtown Seattle: 5.9 miles / 15-40 minutes by car / 25-35 minutes by transit
Bellevue: 8.7 miles / 20-40 minutes by car / 45 minutes by transit
Redmond: 15 miles / 25-40 minutes by car / 45 minutes by transit
Ravenna LOCAL schools
Ravenna Local Flavor 
Frank’s Oyster House & Champagne parlor is a fresh take on the hospitality and warmth remembered from those adventures.
Queen Mary Tea is the destination for so many occasions; birthdays, baby showers, or just a place to take someone for something special.
Providing a blend of the finest recipes developed from Mid-European and Lebanese dishes.
Third Place Books is the deliberate and intentional creation of a community around books and the ideas inside them.
Ravenna Park is a ½ mile wooded ravine which connects two picnic areas just north of the University District, and is a popular spot for hiking, jogging and picnics. Park features include a play area for children, a wading pool, ballfield, trails, and tennis courts.
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