How many gyms and fitness studios are there within 1 km of South Lake Union?
17 gyms and fitness studios within 1 km of South Lake Union, 5.4 per km². There is room for a gym that does better than the 4.7★ average here.
South Lake Union, Seattle · scanned 13 October 2026 · the 4th most crowded of 10 areas mapped in Seattle
Within 1 km
17
gyms and fitness studios
Per km²
5.4
moderate competition
With 10+ reviews
12
enough to judge a rating
Established
10
100 or more reviews
Average rating
4.7★
places with 10+ reviews
Median reviews
118
per gym
Every gym in the circle
Measured within 1 km of the centre: LOW under 5, MODERATE 5–15, HIGH 15–40, INTENSE over 40 places per km².
Rating spread
How the 17 gyms and fitness studios here are rated. Places with fewer than 10 reviews are counted apart.
- 4.5 and up10 (59%)
- 4.0 to 4.42 (12%)
- 3.5 to 3.90 (0%)
- Below 3.50 (0%)
- Under 10 reviews5 (29%)
Top rated
Highest rating among places with at least 50 reviews.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald City Pilates | 5.0★ | 69 | 960 m |
| Transform 180 Fitness - SLU Gym | 4.9★ | 376 | 520 m |
| Shred415 Seattle | 4.9★ | 197 | 980 m |
| INDUSTRIOUS - SLU Gym | 4.9★ | 137 | 540 m |
| DRIFT Yoga + Juice Bar | 4.9★ | 56 | 620 m |
| Club Pilates (South Lake Union) | 4.8★ | 392 | 360 m |
| KlickWay Athletics | 4.7★ | 184 | 680 m |
| Pro Fit Training Gym | 4.7★ | 103 | 390 m |
| Barry's Seattle | 4.6★ | 190 | 630 m |
| MOOV SEATTLE | 4.5★ | 118 | 480 m |
Most reviewed
The places customers here write about most.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Pilates (South Lake Union) | 4.8★ | 392 | 360 m |
| Transform 180 Fitness - SLU Gym | 4.9★ | 376 | 520 m |
| Shred415 Seattle | 4.9★ | 197 | 980 m |
| Orangetheory Fitness | 4.2★ | 191 | 980 m |
| Barry's Seattle | 4.6★ | 190 | 630 m |
Chains
No brand has two or more outlets within 1 km of South Lake Union.
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Questions
How many gyms and fitness studios are there in South Lake Union?
17 within 1 km of the centre of South Lake Union, Seattle, counted on 13 October 2026. That is 5.4 per km², which we rate moderate competition. It is the 4th most crowded of the 10 Seattle areas we mapped.
Is South Lake Union a good place to open a gym?
MODERATE competition: 17 gyms and fitness studios within 1 km of South Lake Union, 5.4 per km². There is room for a gym that does better than the 4.7★ average here. The numbers here are for the area centre; a free scan shows every competitor on a map around your exact address.
What is the average rating of gyms and fitness studios in South Lake Union?
4.7 out of 5, across the 12 with at least 10 reviews. 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. The typical gym here has 118 reviews.
Which gyms and fitness studios in South Lake Union are rated highest?
Among places with at least 50 reviews: Emerald City Pilates (5.0, 69 reviews), Transform 180 Fitness - SLU Gym (4.9, 376 reviews), Shred415 Seattle (4.9, 197 reviews).
How was this counted?
We scanned a 1 km circle around the centre of South Lake Union on 13 October 2026 and counted every gym on the map inside it. Places missing from the map or opened since are not counted, so treat the numbers as a floor. Average rating only counts places with 10 or more reviews.