Denny Triangle
Moving to Seattle? What is Denny Triangle like?
Denny Triangle presents itself as urban sophistication. Framed by the pulse of downtown to the south and the sweeping greens of Denny Park to the north, its flat, regraded terrain unfolds into a skyline of glass towers and leafy promenades. Public amenities include sculpted plazas like McGraw Square, groves and pathways in Denny Park with a dog‑off‑leash section, and seamless connections to light rail, bus routes and the monorail that place Seattle’s core within effortless reach. In the private realm you’ll find high‑rise condos with rooftop decks, fitness and spa installations, green‑roof terraces, smart mechanical systems, and curated retail podiums offering boutique groceries and fine dining at your doorstep.
What’s around the Denny Triangle neighborhood?
EXPLORE
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The neighborhood of Denny Triangle is dense with businesses and a sprinkling of small parks. Amazon has implemented the Amazon SPeheres and it’s neighboring dog park, which are both open to the public. These are the main communal draws in the area.
DINE
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With a 99 walk score (and 100 transit score!), it’s easy to find great food nearby. Denny Triangle offers a variety of quick eats (think lunch break for the employees of the area) as well as fantastic bars and restaurants. One does need to pay attention to business hours, as many of the popular spots are closed on weekends as many of the customers are brought in weekdays by the larger businesses. However, there are great spots to check out- try Marination for a casual feel, or if you’re looking for a more formal vibe, try 2120.
SHOP
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Denny Triangle offers a variety of shopping both inside the triangle, and just blocks away in the surrounding neighborhoods. Westlake Center is kitty corner to Denny Triangle, making it easy to pick up just about anything.
Where is Denny Triangle?
North of Downtown
East of Belltown
South of South Lake Union
West of Capitol Hill
Downtown Seattle: 3 min (0.3 mi)
SLU: 2 min (0.2 mi)
I-5 Access: 3 min (0.5 mi)
520 Access: 6 min (2.4 mi)
I-90 Access: 7 min (2.4 mi)
Downtown Bellevue: 18 min (11 mi)
Westlake Center: 3 min (0.4 mi)
Pike Place Market: 5 min (0.6 mi)
Capitol Hill’s Broadway 6 min (0.9 mi)
Is Denny Triangle safe?
Facts and resources for Denny Triangle
It used to be a big hill—literally removed
The neighborhood’s flat terrain is artificial: originally there was Denny Hill, one of Seattle’s “seven hills.” The Denny Regrade project removed it in stages from ~1897 through 1930, using methods ranging from hydraulic sluicing into Elliott Bay to steam shovels. The final stage (Regrade No. 2, 1929–30) removed the last portion east of 5th Avenue. Learn more about the regrade history: https://www.historylink.org/file/21204
Neighborhood names
“Denny Triangle” is a somewhat recent name (~1990s), other still used names include “Denny Regrade” and “Cascade.” Interestingly, official city maps do not always define the neighborhood the same way.
Recent massive development boom and density growth
The neighborhood has seen a rapid increase in high-rise residential and mixed-use towers since the 2010s. Many of these projects add several thousand new housing units.
Population Growth (since 2000): 199%
Population Density (ppl / mile): 28,763.40
Household Size (ppl): 1
Median Age: 41.88
Denny Triangle/98121 Demographics and Statistics
Annual Residential Turnover: 34%
5+ Years in Residency: 13%
Median Year in Residency: 2
Households w/ Children: 3%
Household Income by Dollar Range
Population by Age Group
Highest Education Level Attended
Denny Triangle Homes For Sale
Homes currently for Sale in Denny Triangle
Q&A with your Denny Triangle realtor
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Yes! What, am I going to say no? Not in this urban area! Moving into a condo in Denny Triangle is an excellent way to way to walk everywhere- or, with its excellent transit score (100/100), you can navigate the whole city with ease. Also, condos are typically maintenance-free and we are seeing a lot of younger career-focused and older populations who want the maintenance-free lifestyle of condos. Many of Denny Triangle’s condo options offer luxury amenity packages that are worth the hype. Much less work than owning a house but still have the joy of improving something that is growing in value! Denny Triangle also has a great rental market should you want to rent it out later to upgrade to a larger home.