Livability Score

61
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Happy Lemon
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cruisin Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cruisin' Coffee
Coffee Shop
Angel's Gluten Free Bakery
Coffee Shop
Brewed Awakening
Coffee Shop
Cruisin Coffee Iowa
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cool Beans
Coffee Shop
Lettered Streets Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bar Cicotti
Coffee Shop
Banter
Coffee Shop
Caffé Adagio
Coffee Shop
Refresh Juice Co.
Coffee Shop
Cafe Velo
Coffee Shop
Chocolate Necessities
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Regal Barkley Village 16 IMAX & RPX
Cinema
Lee Memorial Park
Attraction
Whatcom Museum - The Lightcatcher
Museum
George E. Pickett House
Museum
Mount Baker Theatre
Theatre Arts
Make.Shift Art Space
Theatre Arts
Sylvia Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Allied Arts
Theatre Arts
PFC's Limelight Cinema
Cinema
Syre Education Center
Museum
20th Century Bowling
Bowling Alley
Pickford Film Center
Cinema
Spark Museum of Electrical Invention
Museum
Wild Buffalo House Of Music
Nightclub
Mindport Exhibits
Museum
UpFront Theatre
Theatre Arts
The 202
Nightclub
Royal Nightclub
Nightclub
Marine Life Center
Museum
Cafe Bouzingo
Nightclub
The Underground Nightclub
Nightclub
Food and Drink (5) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Robeks
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Vitality Bowls Superfood Cafe
Fast Food
Liquor & Wine
Alcohol
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Big Bites! Sandwiches & Stuff
Fast Food
Boots Bar & Lounge
Bar
Overflow taps
Bar
The Blue Abode Bar
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
KFC / A&W
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Slo Pitch Sports Grill & Casino
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Gandolfo's New York Deli
Deli
Fitness (1) F
Ageless Fitness
Gym
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Ride Culture
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Apex Fitness NW
Gym
1-For-1 Training
Gym
Joy of Pilates
Gym
Fitness Evolution
Gym
Elements Hot Yoga
Gym
Core Physio
Gym
Bellingham Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
Bellingham Fitness
Gym
Fitness Gear & Training
Gym
Vital Yoga
Gym
Kaleidoscope
Community Centre
Bell Tower Community Center
Community Centre
Bikram Yoga
Gym
Carver Gym
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Top Shelf Cannabis
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Europa Foods
Health Food
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Community Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Avellino Gluten Free Bakery
Bakery
Intercontinental Foods Market
Grocery Store
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Erin Baker's
Bakery
Carne
Butcher
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Mount Baker Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
The Bagelry
Bakery
SconeGrown
Bakery
Community Food Co-op Bakery
Bakery
Community Food Coop
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Slice of Heaven
Bakery
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Parks (3) F
Westhills Park
Park
Northridge Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Highland Heights
Park
Big Rock Garden
Park
Cornwall Park
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Silver Beach Elementary Playground
Playground
Sunnyland Park
Park
Broadway Park
Park
Roeder Home
Park
Gossage Garden
Park
Saint Clair Neighborhood Park
Park
Cornwall Tot Lot
Park
Bloedel Donovan Park
Park
Cordata Park
Park
Peabody Plaza
Park
Peabody Plaza
Park
Congregation Beth Israel Cemetery
Park
Whatcom Falls Park
Park
Lorraine Ellis Park
Park
Battersby Field
Park
Fouts Park
Park
Shuksan Meadows Neighborhood Park
Park
Bayview Cemetery
Park
Shops (10) F
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Beauty
Sunset Beauty Supply
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
DD Nails & Skincare
Beauty
At Home
Houseware
Verizon
Electronics
Statement Apparel
Clothing
Hamann's Gallery & Gift
Gift Shop
Imperial Spa
Beauty
Nina's Nails & Spa
Beauty
Lowe's
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Cycle Gear
Bicycle
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
HKT Nails & Spa
Beauty
Petco
Pets
Marshalls
Department Store
ReStyle
Clothing
Ross
Department Store
West Coast Oriental Grocer
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Whistle Workwear
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
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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 A+

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Mount Baker.
Public Transit Stops (38)
Stops & Stations A+
WTA Offices
Bus Stop
WTA Offices
Bus Stop
Midway Ln at Bakerview Spur
Bus Stop
Midway Ln at Irongate Rd
Bus Stop
Irongate Rd at Alpine Way
Bus Stop
Bakerview Rd at Kramer Ln
Bus Stop
Division St at Bakerview Spur
Bus Stop
Irongate Rd at Alpine Way
Bus Stop
Bakerview Rd at Kramer Ln
Bus Stop
Division St at Bakerview Spur
Bus Stop
Division St at Hannegan Rd
Bus Stop
Division St at Hannegan Rd
Bus Stop
Bakerview Rd at James St
Bus Stop
Sunset Dr at Woburn St
Bus Stop
Sunset Dr at Woburn St
Bus Stop
Sunset Dr at 2500 block
Bus Stop
Sunset Dr at Idell Dr
Bus Stop
Sunset Dr at Idell Dr
Bus Stop
Bakerview Rd at James St
Bus Stop
James St at McLeod Rd
Bus Stop
James St at McLeod Rd
Bus Stop
Sunset Dr at Vining St
Bus Stop
Sunset Dr at Vining St
Bus Stop
Woburn St at Sunset Dr
Bus Stop
Telegraph Rd at James St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9% 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 Mount Baker is 141/100 - which is 19% 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 F

Mount Baker crime rates are 8,684 per 100k, which is 133% higher than Washington
Property Crime
8,211 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
473 crimes per 100k D-
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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 A-

The median income in Mount Baker is $66,042 - which is 5% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$66,042 C
Unemployment Rate
2.0% 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 not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
NeuroStim TMS
Clinic
Safeway
Pharmacy
Whatcom Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Barkley Village Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Northside Dental Care
Dentist
Lee Family Dental
Dentist
Fire Station #6
Fire Station
Center for Medical Testing and After Hours Care
Clinic
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
Hospital
Fire Station #12 (Britton Loop)
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Meridian Dental Center
Dentist
Hoagland Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station #4
Fire Station
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Crowns by Design
Dentist
Fire Station #5
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Sea Mar Bellingham Medical Clinic
Clinic
Bellingham Police Department
Police
Fire Station #1
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 B

Mount Baker home prices are $404,757 - which is 50% higher than Washington
Home Price
$404,757 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
6.1x (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 C-

The Mount Baker graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
56% D
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Bellingham Christian School
Northern Heights Elementary Schl
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Roosevelt Elementary School
Sunnyland Elementary School
Parkview Elementary School
Silver Beach Elementary School
St Paul'S Academy
Assumption Catholic School
Cedar Tree Montessori
Whatcom Middle School
Shuksan Middle School
Columbia Elementary School
Gardenview Montessori
Birchwood Elementary School
Cordata Elementary School
Carl Cozier Elementary School
Kulshan Middle School
Geneva Elementary School
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus
Alderwood Elementary School
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
High Schools (1) F
Squalicum High School
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Options High School
Bellingham High School
Bellingham Re-Engagement Program
Explorations Academy
Whatcom Co Detention Ctr
Home Port Learning Center
Home Port Learning Center
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-)

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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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  • Mount Baker has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Mount Baker crime rates are 26% higher than the Bellingham average
  • Cost of living in Mount Baker is 2% higher than the Bellingham average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mount Baker? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Westhills Park
      Northridge Park
      Memorial Park
      Highland Heights
      Big Rock Garden
      Cornwall Park
      Roosevelt Park
      Silver Beach Elementary Playground

      Entertainment

      Regal Barkley Village 16 IMAX & RPX
      Lee Memorial Park
      Whatcom Museum - The Lightcatcher
      George E. Pickett House
      Mount Baker Theatre
      Make.Shift Art Space
      Sylvia Center for the Arts
      Allied Arts

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Robeks
      Taco Bell
      Subway
      Vitality Bowls Superfood Cafe
      Liquor & Wine
      Jimmy John's
      Big Bites! Sandwiches & Stuff

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mount Baker? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Mount Baker.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mount Baker? The cost of living in Mount Baker is 141/100 - which is 19% higher than Washington.
      Mount Baker
      141

      41% more expensive than average

      Bellingham
      138

      38% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mount Baker? Mount Baker crime rates are 8,684, which are 133% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      8,684 per 100k people

      274% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      274% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      27%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Mount Baker? The median income in Mount Baker is $66,042 which is 5% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $66,04219% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,69613% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      56% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Mount Baker 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

      B Housing

      What are Mount Baker home prices? Mount Baker home prices are $404,757 - which is 50% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $404,757119% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,46154% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      24% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Mount Baker have good schools? The Mount Baker graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      56%

      16% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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