Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) A+
Coffee Junction
Coffee Shop
Evolve Chocolate + Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafeblue
Coffee Shop
Tony's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Harris Avenue Cafe
Coffee Shop
Avenue Bread & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Shirlee Bird Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fire House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee Bldg
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Underground
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Saku Tea Bar
Coffee Shop
Naan & Brew
Coffee Shop
The Bean Stop
Coffee Shop
Zoom Zoom Espresso
Coffee Shop
Kombucha Town
Coffee Shop
NEKO Cat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cool Beans
Coffee Shop
Ochalicious
Coffee Shop
Iwanamoka
Coffee Shop
Black Fern
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Fire House Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Underground Nightclub
Nightclub
Cafe Bouzingo
Nightclub
UpFront Theatre
Theatre Arts
Royal Nightclub
Nightclub
The 202
Nightclub
Mindport Exhibits
Museum
Wild Buffalo House Of Music
Nightclub
Spark Museum of Electrical Invention
Museum
Pickford Film Center
Cinema
20th Century Bowling
Bowling Alley
Syre Education Center
Museum
PFC's Limelight Cinema
Cinema
Allied Arts
Theatre Arts
Sylvia Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Marine Life Center
Museum
Make.Shift Art Space
Theatre Arts
Mount Baker Theatre
Theatre Arts
Whatcom Museum - The Lightcatcher
Museum
George E. Pickett House
Museum
Lee Memorial Park
Attraction
Food and Drink (7) C+
Paws for a Beer
Bar
Streat Food
Fast Food
Archer Ale House
Bar
Fairhaven Village Tacos
Fast Food
Acme Valley
Sweets
Fairhaven Poke
Fast Food
1-Up Lounge
Bar
Zane's Drive-In
Fast Food
Topio's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Vendor's Row
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Red Light
Bar
Mochinut
Fast Food
Boomer's Drive-In
Fast Food
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
Bar
Miller's Back Door Comradery & Cocktails
Bar
Rumors Cabaret
Bar
Pye Hole
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Flux Power Yoga
Gym
Wade King Recreational Facility
Gym
Carver Gym
Gym
Bikram Yoga
Gym
Kaleidoscope
Community Centre
Bell Tower Community Center
Community Centre
Vital Yoga
Gym
Fitness Gear & Training
Gym
Bellingham Fitness
Gym
Bellingham Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
Core Physio
Gym
Joy of Pilates
Gym
Elements Hot Yoga
Gym
Fitness Evolution
Gym
Apex Fitness NW
Gym
Groceries (2) B
Iron Rooster Bakery
Bakery
Sweet Bellingham
Bakery
Haggen
Grocery Store
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Slice of Heaven
Bakery
Community Food Coop
Grocery Store
SconeGrown
Bakery
Community Food Co-op Bakery
Bakery
The Bagelry
Bakery
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Carne
Butcher
Erin Baker's
Bakery
Avellino Gluten Free Bakery
Bakery
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Marine Park
Park
Fairhaven Village Green
Park
Post Point Dog Park
Park
Fairhaven Community Garden
Park
Lowell Elementary Playground
Playground
Fairhaven Park Water Play Area
Playground
Fairhaven Park Playground
Playground
Boulevard Park
Park
Fairhaven Park
Park
Happy Valley Park
Park
Tennis Court
Park
Volleyball
Park
Basketball
Park
Salish Landing Park (future)
Park
Woodstock Farm
Park
Forest and Cedar Park
Park
Arroyo Nature Reserve
Park
Ridgemont Neighborhood Park
Park
Laurel Park
Park
West Lake Padden Park
Park
Zuanich Park
Park
Waypoint Park
Park
Harriet Spanel Park
Park
Tom Glen Commons
Park
Rock Hill Neighborhood Park
Park
Shops (14) A+
Seattle Electric Bike Co.
Bicycle
Whimsey
Fashion
Rebecca's Flower Shoppe
Florist
Jewelry Affair
Fashion
Garden Room
Gift Shop
Salon Elysium
Hairdresser
The Silvery Moon
Fashion
A Lot Of Flowers
Florist
The Barbershop at Fairhaven
Hairdresser
Village Books
Books
Three French Hens
Clothing
Fairhaven Runners & Walkers
Shoes
Fairhaven Bike and Ski
Bicycle
Current and Furbish
Houseware
JJ's Food Stop
Convenience Store
Mediterranean Specialties
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
HairMasters
Beauty
Ed Wyse Beauty Supply
Beauty
Pet Stop
Pets
Sprint
Electronics
Happy Nails
Beauty
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Data-Link West Inc
Electronics
Trek
Bicycle
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Puget (A+)

2. Roosevelt (A+)

3. Western Washington University (A+)

4. Fairhaven (A+)

5. South Hill (A+)

commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Fairhaven.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
Fairhaven Transportation Center
Bus Stop
Bellingham Fairhaven
Transit Station
Harris Ave at 6th St
Bus Stop
Harris Ave at 9th St
Bus Stop
Harris Ave at 9th
Bus Stop
10th St at McKenzie Ave
Bus Stop
10th St at McKenzie Ave
Bus Stop
Donovan Ave at 12th St
Bus Stop
12th St at McKenzie Ave
Bus Stop
12th St at Mill Ave
Bus Stop
Finnegan Way at 11th St
Bus Stop
12th St at McKenzie Ave
Bus Stop
12th St at Mill Ave
Bus Stop
11th St at Douglas Ave
Bus Stop
11th St at Fillmore Ave
Bus Stop
Hawthorne Rd at Cowgill Ave
Bus Stop
Hawthorne Rd at Bayside Rd
Bus Stop
Harris Ave at 14th St
Bus Stop
Old Fairhaven Pkwy at 14th St
Bus Stop
Old Fairhaven Pkwy at 14th St
Bus Stop
Hawthorne Rd Middlefield Rd
Bus Stop
11th St at Taylor Ave
Bus Stop
Chuckanut Center
Bus Stop
Fieldston Rd at Hawthorne Rd
Bus Stop
11th St at Fillmore Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Alabama Hill (A+)

2. Merdian (A+)

3. Roosevelt (A+)

4. Puget (A+)

5. Mount Baker (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Fairhaven is 159/100 - which is 34% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Merdian (B)

2. Guide Meridian (B-)

3. Sehome (C+)

4. Birchwood (C)

5. Western Washington University (C)

crime D-

Fairhaven crime rates are 4,781 per 100k, which is 28% higher than Washington
Property Crime
4,501 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
281 crimes per 100k B-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Western Washington University (A+)

2. Whatcom Falls (A+)

3. Alabama Hill (A)

4. Samish Hill (A-)

5. South (B+)

employment C

The median income in Fairhaven is $54,500 - which is 13% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$54,500 D-
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Edgemoor (A+)

2. Cornwall Park (A+)

3. Whatcom Falls (A+)

4. Puget (A+)

5. Columbia (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Chuckanut Medicine
Doctor
Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Western Washington University Police Department
Police
Bellingham Urgent Care
Clinic
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ideal Option
Clinic
Sunrise Dental
Dentist
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Bellingham Dental Group
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bellingham Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Super Track Urgent Care
Clinic
Unity Care NW
Clinic
Bayview Dental
Dentist
Bellingham Police Department
Police
Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Fire Station #16
Fire Station
Crowns by Design
Dentist
Fire Station #31 (Marietta)
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fire Station #18 (Chuckanut)
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Mount Baker (A+)

2. Samish Hill (A+)

3. Whatcom Falls (A+)

4. Edgemoor (D)

5. South (D)

housing C

Fairhaven home prices are $573,900 - which is 113% higher than Washington
Home Price
$573,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
10.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Guide Meridian (A+)

2. Cornwall Park (A+)

3. Puget (A+)

4. Columbia (A+)

5. Whatcom Falls (A+)

schools B

The Fairhaven graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Fairhaven Middle School
Lowell Elementary School
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Happy Valley Elementary School
Montessori At Samish Woods
Carl Cozier Elementary School
Whatcom Middle School
Columbia Elementary School
Wade King Elementary School
Assumption Catholic School
Cedar Tree Montessori
St Paul'S Academy
Birchwood Elementary School
Parkview Elementary School
Gardenview Montessori
Sunnyland Elementary School
Kulshan Middle School
High Schools (0) F
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Sehome High School
Home Port Learning Center
Home Port Learning Center
Whatcom Co Detention Ctr
Explorations Academy
Bellingham Re-Engagement Program
Bellingham High School
Options High School
Blaine Re-Engagement
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Columbia (A+)

2. Lettered Streets (A+)

3. Western Washington University (A+)

4. South Hill (A+)

5. Edgemoor (A-)

ratings A

Fairhaven has an overall rating of 82% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Edgemoor (A+)

2. Whatcom Falls (A+)

3. Alabama Hill (A+)

4. Fairhaven (A)

5. Roosevelt (B+)

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fairhaven? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Marine Park
      Fairhaven Village Green
      Post Point Dog Park
      Fairhaven Community Garden
      Lowell Elementary Playground
      Fairhaven Park Water Play Area
      Fairhaven Park Playground
      Boulevard Park

      Entertainment

      Fire House Performing Arts Center
      The Underground Nightclub
      Cafe Bouzingo
      UpFront Theatre
      Royal Nightclub
      The 202
      Mindport Exhibits
      Wild Buffalo House Of Music

      Food & Drink

      Paws for a Beer
      Streat Food
      Archer Ale House
      Fairhaven Village Tacos
      Acme Valley
      Fairhaven Poke
      1-Up Lounge
      Zane's Drive-In

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairhaven? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Fairhaven.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      6% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      13% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fairhaven? The cost of living in Fairhaven is 159/100 - which is 34% higher than Washington.
      Fairhaven
      159

      59% more expensive than average

      Bellingham
      138

      38% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fairhaven? Fairhaven crime rates are 4,781, which are 28% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      4,781 per 100k people

      106% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      106% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      27%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Fairhaven? The median income in Fairhaven is $54,500 which is 13% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $54,5001% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,26042% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fairhaven a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Safeway
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Chuckanut Medicine

      C Housing

      What are Fairhaven home prices? Fairhaven home prices are $573,900 - which is 113% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $573,900211% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,33140% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      5% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Fairhaven have good schools? The Fairhaven graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Fairhaven a good place to live? Fairhaven has an overall rating of 82% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      2 total surveys

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