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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee Bldg
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Underground
Coffee Shop
Avenue Bread & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fire House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Evolve Chocolate + Cafe
Coffee Shop
Harris Avenue Cafe
Coffee Shop
Shirlee Bird Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tony's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafeblue
Coffee Shop
Saku Tea Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Junction
Coffee Shop
Naan & Brew
Coffee Shop
The Bean Stop
Coffee Shop
Kombucha Town
Coffee Shop
Woods Coffee
Coffee Shop
NEKO Cat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Zoom Zoom Espresso
Coffee Shop
Cool Beans
Coffee Shop
Iwanamoka
Coffee Shop
Ochalicious
Coffee Shop
Little Cheerful
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Fire House Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Underground Nightclub
Nightclub
Cafe Bouzingo
Nightclub
Royal Nightclub
Nightclub
The 202
Nightclub
UpFront Theatre
Theatre Arts
Mindport Exhibits
Museum
Wild Buffalo House Of Music
Nightclub
Spark Museum of Electrical Invention
Museum
Pickford Film Center
Cinema
20th Century Bowling
Bowling Alley
PFC's Limelight Cinema
Cinema
Allied Arts
Theatre Arts
Syre Education Center
Museum
Sylvia Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Make.Shift Art Space
Theatre Arts
Mount Baker Theatre
Theatre Arts
Whatcom Museum - The Lightcatcher
Museum
Lee Memorial Park
Attraction
George E. Pickett House
Museum
Marine Life Center
Museum
Regal Barkley Village 16 IMAX & RPX
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) C+
Topio's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Vendor's Row
Fast Food
Acme Valley
Sweets
Fairhaven Poke
Fast Food
Zane's Drive-In
Fast Food
1-Up Lounge
Bar
Fairhaven Village Tacos
Fast Food
Archer Ale House
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Paws for a Beer
Bar
Streat Food
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Red Light
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
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 (0) A+
Wade King Recreational Facility
Gym
Carver Gym
Gym
Flux Power Yoga
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
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Ride Culture
Gym
Ageless Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Sweet Bellingham
Bakery
Iron Rooster Bakery
Bakery
Haggen
Grocery Store
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Slice of Heaven
Bakery
Community Food Coop
Grocery Store
Community Food Co-op Bakery
Bakery
SconeGrown
Bakery
The Bagelry
Bakery
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Erin Baker's
Bakery
Carne
Butcher
Avellino Gluten Free Bakery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Europa Foods
Health Food
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Tennis Court
Park
Volleyball
Park
Basketball
Park
Boulevard Park
Park
Lowell Elementary Playground
Playground
Salish Landing Park (future)
Park
Forest and Cedar Park
Park
Fairhaven Village Green
Park
Laurel Park
Park
Fairhaven Community Garden
Park
Happy Valley Park
Park
Fairhaven Park Playground
Playground
Fairhaven Park Water Play Area
Playground
Ridgemont Neighborhood Park
Park
Marine Park
Park
Harriet Spanel Park
Park
Waypoint Park
Park
Post Point Dog Park
Park
Fairhaven Park
Park
Tom Glen Commons
Park
Rock Hill Neighborhood Park
Park
Zuanich Park
Park
Maritime Heritage Park
Park
Lee Memorial Park
Park
Broadway Overlook
Park
Shops (1) C+
JJ's Food Stop
Convenience Store
Fairhaven Bike and Ski
Bicycle
Mediterranean Specialties
Convenience Store
Village Books
Books
Current and Furbish
Houseware
Fairhaven Runners & Walkers
Shoes
A Lot Of Flowers
Florist
Three French Hens
Clothing
Rebecca's Flower Shoppe
Florist
Whimsey
Fashion
The Barbershop at Fairhaven
Hairdresser
The Silvery Moon
Fashion
Salon Elysium
Hairdresser
Garden Room
Gift Shop
Jewelry Affair
Fashion
Pet Stop
Pets
Ed Wyse Beauty Supply
Beauty
HairMasters
Beauty
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Sprint
Electronics
Seattle Electric Bike Co.
Bicycle
Happy Nails
Beauty
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Data-Link West Inc
Electronics
Belle Flora & Home
Florist
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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, 1.7% take public transportation in South Hill.
Public Transit Stops (31)
Stops & Stations A+
Highland Dr at Ridgeway
Bus Stop
Highland Dr at Ridgeway
Bus Stop
Bill McDonald Pkwy at Rec Center
Bus Stop
Bill McDonald Pkwy at Rec Center
Bus Stop
State St at 200 Block
Bus Stop
State St at 14th St
Bus Stop
State St at 14th St
Bus Stop
State St at 200 Block
Bus Stop
Bill McDonald Pkwy at Campus Services
Bus Stop
Bill McDonald Pkwy at Campus Services
Bus Stop
State St at 13th St
Bus Stop
State St at 13th St
Bus Stop
State St at 12th St
Bus Stop
Bill McDonald Pkwy at Buchanan Towers
Bus Stop
State St at S Hill Apts
Bus Stop
Bill McDonald Pkwy at Buchanan Towers
Bus Stop
21st St at Taylor Ave
Bus Stop
State St at 12th St
Bus Stop
Haggard Hall
Bus Stop
25th St at Bill McDonald Pkwy
Bus Stop
11th St at Easton Ave
Bus Stop
11th St at Easton Ave
Bus Stop
Bill McDonald Pkwy at Ferry Ave
Bus Stop
Bill McDonald Pkwy at Ferry Ave
Bus Stop
11th St at Fillmore Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% 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 South Hill is 146/100 - which is 24% 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

South Hill crime rates are 7,670 per 100k, which is 106% higher than Washington
Property Crime
6,939 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
731 crimes per 100k F
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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 B-

The median income in South Hill is $61,014 - which is 3% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$61,014 D+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% 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. A
Western Washington University Police Department
Police
Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Chuckanut Medicine
Doctor
Bellingham Urgent Care
Clinic
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Bellingham Dental Group
Dentist
Ideal Option
Clinic
Sunrise Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Super Track Urgent Care
Clinic
Unity Care NW
Clinic
Bayview Dental
Dentist
Bellingham Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Bellingham Police Department
Police
Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Crowns by Design
Dentist
Fire Station #16
Fire Station
Fire Station #31 (Marietta)
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Center for Medical Testing and After Hours Care
Clinic
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-

South Hill home prices are $472,367 - which is 75% higher than Washington
Home Price
$472,367 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
7.7x (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 A+

The South Hill graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
72% B
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (1) F
Lowell Elementary School
Happy Valley Elementary School
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Montessori At Samish Woods
Fairhaven Middle School
Carl Cozier Elementary School
Whatcom Middle School
Assumption Catholic School
Cedar Tree Montessori
Columbia Elementary School
Wade King Elementary School
St Paul'S Academy
Sunnyland Elementary School
Parkview Elementary School
Kulshan Middle School
Birchwood Elementary School
Gardenview Montessori
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Shuksan Middle School
Roosevelt Elementary School
Bellingham Christian School
Alderwood Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Sehome High School
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
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
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
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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+

South Hill has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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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  • South Hill has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • South Hill crime rates are 11% higher than the Bellingham average
  • Cost of living in South Hill is 6% higher than the Bellingham average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Tennis Court
      Volleyball
      Basketball
      Boulevard Park
      Lowell Elementary Playground
      Salish Landing Park (future)
      Forest and Cedar Park
      Fairhaven Village Green

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Topio's
      Subway
      Panda Express
      Subway
      Vendor's Row
      Acme Valley
      Fairhaven Poke
      Zane's Drive-In

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Hill? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in South Hill.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      15%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Hill? The cost of living in South Hill is 146/100 - which is 24% higher than Washington.
      South Hill
      146

      46% 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 South Hill? South Hill crime rates are 7,670, which are 106% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      7,670 per 100k people

      230% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      230% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      27%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in South Hill? The median income in South Hill is $61,014 which is 3% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $61,01410% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,8163% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      40% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South Hill a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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

      B- Housing

      What are South Hill home prices? South Hill home prices are $472,367 - which is 75% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $472,367156% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,26433% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does South Hill have good schools? The South Hill graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      72%

      50% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is South Hill a good place to live? South Hill has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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