Livability Score

70
/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 (1) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cruisin' Coffee
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Angel's Gluten Free Bakery
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Happy Lemon
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cruisin Coffee
Coffee Shop
Common Grounds Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Cruisin Coffee
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Narrative Coffee
Coffee Shop
Lettered Streets Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cool Beans
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bar Cicotti
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe Velo
Coffee Shop
Banter
Coffee Shop
Ashuri
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Regal Barkley Village 16 IMAX & RPX
Cinema
Marine Life Center
Museum
George E. Pickett House
Museum
Lee Memorial Park
Attraction
Sylvia Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Whatcom Museum - The Lightcatcher
Museum
Make.Shift Art Space
Theatre Arts
Syre Education Center
Museum
Mount Baker Theatre
Theatre Arts
Pickford Film Center
Cinema
Spark Museum of Electrical Invention
Museum
Mindport Exhibits
Museum
Wild Buffalo House Of Music
Nightclub
PFC's Limelight Cinema
Cinema
Allied Arts
Theatre Arts
UpFront Theatre
Theatre Arts
20th Century Bowling
Bowling Alley
Cafe Bouzingo
Nightclub
The 202
Nightclub
Royal Nightclub
Nightclub
The Underground Nightclub
Nightclub
Food and Drink (11) A+
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Slo Pitch Sports Grill & Casino
Bar
Fireside
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Gandolfo's New York Deli
Deli
BevMo!
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Grant's Burgers
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) C-
Anytime Fitness
Gym
1-For-1 Training
Gym
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Joy of Pilates
Gym
Ageless Fitness
Gym
Ride Culture
Gym
Bellingham Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
Core Physio
Gym
Fitness Gear & Training
Gym
Bellingham Fitness
Gym
Kaleidoscope
Community Centre
Apex Fitness NW
Gym
Fitness Evolution
Gym
Vital Yoga
Gym
Bikram Yoga
Gym
Elements Hot Yoga
Gym
Bell Tower Community Center
Community Centre
Carver Gym
Gym
Wade King Recreational Facility
Gym
North Bellingham Grange #201
Community Centre
Groceries (2) A+
Europa Foods
Health Food
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Community Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Intercontinental Foods Market
Grocery Store
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Avellino Gluten Free Bakery
Bakery
Carne
Butcher
Top Shelf Cannabis
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Mount Baker Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Erin Baker's
Bakery
SconeGrown
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
The Bagelry
Bakery
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Community Food Co-op Bakery
Bakery
Community Food Coop
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Slice of Heaven
Bakery
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Cornwall Park
Park
Shuksan Meadows Neighborhood Park
Park
Cordata Park
Park
Maplewood / Mcleod
Park
Peabody Plaza
Park
Peabody Plaza
Park
Lorraine Ellis Park
Park
Birchwood Neighborhood Park
Park
Julianna Park
Park
Roeder Home
Park
Squalicum Creek Park
Park
Broadway Park
Park
Gossage Garden
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Cornwall Tot Lot
Park
Elizabeth Park
Park
Little Squalicum Park
Park
Fouts Park
Park
Sunnyland Park
Park
Carl Lobe Park
Park
Battersby Field
Park
Broadway Overlook
Park
Lee Memorial Park
Park
Maritime Heritage Park
Park
Tom Glen Commons
Park
Shops (82) A+
West Coast Oriental Grocer
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
Barnes & Noble
Books
Ross
Department Store
Whistle Workwear
Clothing
Marshalls
Department Store
Macy's
Department Store
HKT Nails & Spa
Beauty
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Torrid
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Luchrist
Clothing
Cycle Gear
Bicycle
Spencer's
Gift Shop
Wishes
Toys
Verizon
Electronics
Maurices
Clothing
Mia & Maxx
Hairdresser
Forever 21
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ben Bridge
Fashion
T-Mobile
Electronics
Zales
Fashion
Macy's
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Merdian.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations
A+
Bellis Fair Pkwy at Value Village
Bus Stop
Bellis Fair Pkwy at Value Village
Bus Stop
Bellis Fair Pkwy at WinCo Foods
Bus Stop
Bellis Fair Pkwy at WinCo Foods
Bus Stop
Bellingham Fair Mall
Bus Stop
Bellingham Fair Mall
Bus Stop
Bakerview Rd at Deemer Rd
Bus Stop
Bakerview Rd at Deemer Rd
Bus Stop
Westerly Rd at Meridian St
Bus Stop
Westerly Rd at Meridian St
Bus Stop
Deemer Rd at Telegraph Rd
Bus Stop
Deemer Rd at Telegraph Rd
Bus Stop
Cordata Pkwy at Westerly Rd
Bus Stop
Meridian St at McLeod Rd
Bus Stop
Westerly Rd at Cordata Pkwy
Bus Stop
Cordata Station
Bus Station
Cordata Station
Bus Stop
Westerly Rd at Cordata Pkwy
Bus Stop
Telegraph Rd at Primrose Ln
Bus Stop
Telegraph Rd at Primrose Ln
Bus Stop
Meridian St at Baker St
Bus Stop
Kellogg Rd at Meridian St
Bus Stop
Kellogg Rd at Meridian St
Bus Stop
Cordata Pkwy at Whatcom Community College
Bus Stop
Meridian St at Orchard Dr
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.8%
F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Merdian is 125/100 - which is 6% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Merdian crime rates are 8,994 per 100k, which is 141% higher than Washington
Property Crime
8,465 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
528 crimes per 100k
F
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employment C+

The median income in Merdian is $49,184 - which is 22% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$49,184
F
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fire Station #6
Fire Station
Meridian Dental Center
Dentist
Fire Station #5
Fire Station
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Care Medical Group
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Sea Mar Bellingham Medical Clinic
Clinic
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
Hospital
Center for Medical Testing and After Hours Care
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Whatcom Dental
Dentist
Safeway
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northside Dental Care
Dentist
Lee Family Dental
Dentist
Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Fire Station #31 (Marietta)
Fire Station
NeuroStim TMS
Clinic
Bellingham Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Bellingham Police Department
Police
Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute
Clinic
Bayview Dental
Dentist
Fire Station #32 (Bellingham Airport)
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing B+

Merdian home prices are $303,800 - which is 13% higher than Washington
Home Price
$303,800
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
53%
A+
Home Affordability
6.2x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools F

The Merdian graduation rate is 81% - which is 7% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
81%
D+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Shuksan Middle School
Gardenview Montessori
Parkview Elementary School
St Paul'S Academy
Birchwood Elementary School
Cordata Elementary School
Sunnyland Elementary School
Columbia Elementary School
Bellingham Christian School
Cedar Tree Montessori
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Alderwood Elementary School
Whatcom Middle School
Assumption Catholic School
Roosevelt Elementary School
Northern Heights Elementary Schl
Carl Cozier Elementary School
Silver Beach Elementary School
Bridgeway Christian Academy
Kulshan Middle School
Baker View Christian School
High Schools (0) F
Blaine Re-Engagement
Bellingham Re-Engagement Program
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement
Bellingham High School
Options High School
Home Port Learning Center
Home Port Learning Center
Whatcom Co Detention Ctr
Explorations Academy
Squalicum High School
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      A Amenities

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

      Parks

      Cornwall Park
      Shuksan Meadows Neighborhood Park
      Cordata Park
      Maplewood / Mcleod
      Peabody Plaza
      Peabody Plaza
      Lorraine Ellis Park
      Birchwood Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Subway
      Cinnabon
      Burger King
      Panda Express
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Merdian? Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Merdian.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Merdian 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