Livability Score

73
/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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Angel's Gluten Free Bakery
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cruisin' Coffee
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cruisin Coffee
Coffee Shop
Common Grounds Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Happy Lemon
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Narrative Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cruisin Coffee
Coffee Shop
Lettered Streets Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cool Beans
Coffee Shop
Bar Cicotti
Coffee Shop
Cafe Velo
Coffee Shop
Black Fern
Coffee Shop
Banter
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ashuri
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Marine Life Center
Museum
Regal Barkley Village 16 IMAX & RPX
Cinema
George E. Pickett House
Museum
Lee Memorial Park
Attraction
Sylvia Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Syre Education Center
Museum
Whatcom Museum - The Lightcatcher
Museum
Make.Shift Art Space
Theatre Arts
Mount Baker Theatre
Theatre Arts
Pickford Film Center
Cinema
Spark Museum of Electrical Invention
Museum
Mindport Exhibits
Museum
Wild Buffalo House Of Music
Nightclub
UpFront Theatre
Theatre Arts
PFC's Limelight Cinema
Cinema
Allied Arts
Theatre Arts
Cafe Bouzingo
Nightclub
20th Century Bowling
Bowling Alley
The 202
Nightclub
Royal Nightclub
Nightclub
The Underground Nightclub
Nightclub
Food and Drink (12) D-
BevMo!
Alcohol
Taco Time
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Gandolfo's New York Deli
Deli
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Fireside
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Tacqueria La Gloria
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Scotty Browns
Bar
Slo Pitch Sports Grill & Casino
Bar
Fitness (1) F
1-For-1 Training
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
North Bellingham Grange #201
Community Centre
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Ageless Fitness
Gym
Joy of Pilates
Gym
Bellingham Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
Ride Culture
Gym
Core Physio
Gym
Kaleidoscope
Community Centre
Fitness Gear & Training
Gym
Bellingham Fitness
Gym
Bikram Yoga
Gym
Vital Yoga
Gym
Apex Fitness NW
Gym
Fitness Evolution
Gym
Bell Tower Community Center
Community Centre
Elements Hot Yoga
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Intercontinental Foods Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Community Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Mount Baker Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
Europa Foods
Health Food
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Top Shelf Cannabis
Grocery Store
Avellino Gluten Free Bakery
Bakery
Carne
Butcher
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Erin Baker's
Bakery
SconeGrown
Bakery
The Bagelry
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
La Gloria Latin Groceries
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Community Food Co-op Bakery
Bakery
Parks (10) A+
Julianna Park
Park
Cordata Park
Park
Maplewood / Mcleod
Park
Shuksan Meadows Neighborhood Park
Park
Cornwall Park
Park
Birchwood Neighborhood Park
Park
Peabody Plaza
Park
Squalicum Creek Park
Park
Lorraine Ellis Park
Park
Peabody Plaza
Park
Lockwood Open Space
Park
Little Squalicum Park
Park
Roeder Home
Park
Broadway Park
Park
Gossage Garden
Park
Elizabeth Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Carl Lobe Park
Park
Cornwall Tot Lot
Park
Fouts Park
Park
Broadway Overlook
Park
Battersby Field
Park
Sunnyland Park
Park
Zuanich Park
Park
Tom Glen Commons
Park
Shops (25) A-
PetSmart
Pets
United Furniture Warehouse
Furniture
Macy's Furniture
Furniture
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Personal Touch Salon
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Grizzly Commercial Park
Mall
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
Blossom Commons
Mall
Soul Sisters
Clothing
Lucky Foot & Spa
Beauty
M & T Nails
Beauty
Ku cumber
Beauty
ClearView Eyecare
Optician
Zorganics Institute
Beauty
Jade Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Choices Scrubs & Footwear
Shoes
V's Barbershop
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Burlington
Department Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Silver Nails & Spa
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.7% take public transportation in Guide Meridian.
Public Transit Stops (48)
Stops & Stations
A+
Horton Rd at Pacific Rim Way
Bus Stop
Cordata Pkwy at Sea Mar
Bus Stop
Cordata Pkwy at Cordata Park
Bus Stop
Horton Rd at Cordata Pkwy
Bus Stop
Cordata Pkwy at Horton Rd
Bus Stop
Horton Rd at Aldrich Rd
Bus Stop
Horton Rd at Ryzex Way
Bus Stop
Cordata Pkwy at Stuart Rd
Bus Stop
Cordata Pkwy at El Dorado Way
Bus Stop
June Rd at Fuchsia Dr
Bus Stop
June Rd at Fuchsia Dr
Bus Stop
June Rd at Fuchsia Dr
Bus Stop
June Rd at Fuchsia Dr
Bus Stop
June Rd at Fuchsia Dr
Bus Stop
June Rd at Fuchsia Dr
Bus Stop
June Rd at Fuchsia Dr
Bus Stop
June Rd at Fuchsia Dr
Bus Stop
June Rd at Fuchsia Dr
Bus Stop
Cordata Pkwy at Stuart Rd
Bus Stop
Cordata Pkwy at Sequoia Rd
Bus Stop
Meadowbrook Ct at Tremont Ave
Bus Stop
Kellogg Rd at Village Dr
Bus Stop
June Rd at Aldrich Rd
Bus Stop
June Rd at Aldrich Rd
Bus Stop
June Rd at Aldrich Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.7%
B
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Guide Meridian is 122/100 - which is 3% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Guide Meridian crime rates are 8,705 per 100k, which is 133% higher than Washington
Property Crime
8,193 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
511 crimes per 100k
F
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employment A

The median income in Guide Meridian is $64,620 - which is 3% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$64,620
C
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
A
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Sea Mar Bellingham Medical Clinic
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Care Medical Group
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fire Station #6
Fire Station
Meridian Dental Center
Dentist
Fire Station #32 (Bellingham Airport)
Fire Station
Fire Station #5
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
Hospital
Fire Station #31 (Marietta)
Fire Station
Center for Medical Testing and After Hours Care
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Whatcom Dental
Dentist
Safeway
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station #43 (North Bellingham)
Fire Station
CBP Bellingham Border Patrol Station
Police
Northside Dental Care
Dentist
Lee Family Dental
Dentist
Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Bellingham Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
NeuroStim TMS
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Guide Meridian home prices are $279,750 - which is 4% higher than Washington
Home Price
$279,750
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
44%
A+
Home Affordability
4.3x (home price to income ratio)
D-
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schools D-

The Guide Meridian graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C
Elementary Schools (0) F
Cordata Elementary School
Shuksan Middle School
Gardenview Montessori
Birchwood Elementary School
Alderwood Elementary School
St Paul'S Academy
Parkview Elementary School
Bridgeway Christian Academy
Baker View Christian School
Columbia Elementary School
Cedar Tree Montessori
Bellingham Christian School
Sunnyland Elementary School
Whatcom Middle School
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Assumption Catholic School
Roosevelt Elementary School
Northern Heights Elementary Schl
High Schools (0) F
Blaine Re-Engagement
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement
Windward High School
Bellingham Re-Engagement Program
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Bellingham High School
Options High School
Home Port Learning Center
Home Port Learning Center
Whatcom Co Detention Ctr
Explorations Academy
Meridian High School
Squalicum High School
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  • Guide Meridian has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Guide Meridian crime rates are 26% higher than the Bellingham average
  • Cost of living in Guide Meridian is 12% lower than the Bellingham average
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Guide Meridian? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Julianna Park
      Cordata Park
      Maplewood / Mcleod
      Shuksan Meadows Neighborhood Park
      Cornwall Park
      Birchwood Neighborhood Park
      Peabody Plaza
      Squalicum Creek Park

      Entertainment

      Marine Life Center
      Regal Barkley Village 16 IMAX & RPX
      George E. Pickett House
      Lee Memorial Park
      Sylvia Center for the Arts
      Syre Education Center
      Whatcom Museum - The Lightcatcher
      Make.Shift Art Space

      Food & Drink

      BevMo!
      Taco Time
      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      Arby's
      Gandolfo's New York Deli
      DQ Grill & Chill
      Fireside

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Guide Meridian? Of all people who commute, 5.7% take public transportation in Guide Meridian.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Guide Meridian a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some 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