The neighborhood of Gatewood is situated within the city of Seattle, Washington.

The character of Gatewood is exemplified by its calm environment. This area is good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, greenery is quite prominent in this part of the city as numerous streets have fairly good tree coverage. Accessing public green spaces in the neighborhood, including Lincoln Park, is easy since there are a few of them close by for residents to explore.

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing around 70% of the dwellings in Gatewood, and the remaining properties are mainly large apartment buildings. This neighborhood has a good variety of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly 70% of the properties in the neighborhood are occupied by home owners and 30% are occupied by renters. Most homes in this area were constructed pre-1960, during its most significant housing boom.

It is easy to get to the closest grocery store by walking from any location in Gatewood. In addition, residents won't have to look far to take advantage of the nearest coffee shop, and there are also a few restaurants in Gatewood. In terms of education, both primary and secondary schools are easy to access on foot from anywhere in Gatewood.

Most houses for sale in this area are located in places that are reasonably conducive to walking; carrying out daily needs is convenient on foot. This part of Seattle is car friendly. It is convenient to park. However, public transit riders may have limited options in Gatewood as a result of the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is served by a few bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop.