Livability Score

74
/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 C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mr. Wish
Coffee Shop
Lifeline Espresso
Coffee Shop
Divinity Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
St. James Espresso
Coffee Shop
Visible Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Thruline Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Zoka Coffee - Kirkland
Coffee Shop
LizzyKate
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Happy
Coffee Shop
Alanya Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caffe Ladro
Coffee Shop
Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Divinity Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
DIY Tea Lab
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Midnight Cookie Co.
Coffee Shop
Top Pot Doughnuts
Coffee Shop
DIY Tea Lab
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
203 Degrees F Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kitanda Espresso And Acai
Coffee Shop
Urban Coffee Lounge
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Kirkland Performance Center
Theatre Arts
Kirkland Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Tech City Bowl
Bowling Alley
Regal Bella Bottega 11
Cinema
Chateau Ste. Michelle Stage
Theatre Arts
Betz Winery
Attraction
Goldfish Swim School - Redmond
Water Park
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Attraction
iPic Theaters
Cinema
Magnuson Community Garden Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
JM Cellars
Attraction
SecondStory Repertory
Theatre Arts
VALA Art Center
Art Gallery
Columbia Winery
Attraction
Januik Winery
Attraction
Novelty Hill Winery
Attraction
Lachini Vineyards
Attraction
William Church Winery
Attraction
aMaurice Cellars
Attraction
Dusted Valley Wine Gallery
Attraction
Brian Carter Cellars
Attraction
Fidelitas Cellars
Attraction
Silver Lake Winery
Attraction
Sparkman Cellars
Attraction
Jaine Cottage
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) D-
Burger Addict
Fast Food
The LIme
Bar
Taco Time
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Maelstrom Brewing
Bar
Chainline Brewing Company
Bar
Shake Shack
Fast Food
Emerald City Smoothie
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Pub 85
Bar
Taco Del Mar
Fast Food
The Dub Pub
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Central Tavern
Bar
Central Club
Bar
Sirena Gelato
Sweets
Countryside Donut House
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Side Hustle Taproom
Bar
Maison DeLille Wine Lounge
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
VoVina
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Gold's Gym
Gym
Hola House
Gym
9 Round
Gym
Solar You Yoga
Gym
Barre 3
Gym
Imaj Pilates
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Columbia Athletic Club
Gym
Be One Yoga
Gym
Fitness Together
Gym
EBC Training Centers
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Eastside Gym
Gym
Friends Youth
Community Centre
Fitness Center
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Redmond Pilates Center
Gym
PRO Club
Gym
FIT4MOM
Gym
Gymboree Play & Music
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
The Bar Method
Gym
CycleBar
Gym
Hot Yoga Experience
Gym
North Bellevue Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Deru Market
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Sweet Cakes
Bakery
Lady Yum - Downtown Kirkland
Bakery
Aria Food & Bakery
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
PCC Community Market - Kirkland
Grocery Store
Metropolitan Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Hoffman's
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Cow Chip Cookies
Bakery
The French Bakery
Bakery
Pinkabella Cupcakes
Bakery
Kringles Bakery
Bakery
Mayuri International Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Highlands Park
Park
Spinney Homestead Park
Park
Cotton Hill Park
Park
Forbes Creek Park
Park
Crestwoods Park
Park
Forbes Lake Park
Park
Forbes Lake Park
Park
North Rose Hill Woodlands Park
Park
Van Aalst Park
Park
Reservoir Park
Park
Rose Hill Meadows Park
Park
Neal-Landguth Wetland Park
Park
Peter Kirk Memorial Park
Park
Tot Lot Park
Park
Juanita Bay Park
Park
Mark Twain Park
Park
Everest Memorial Park
Park
McAuliffe Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Marina Park
Park
Lake Avenue West Street End Park
Park
Waverly Beach Playground
Playground
Waverly Beach Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Street End Park
Park
Shops (0) A-
Kush Kirkland
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
Rocket
Convenience Store
Nails And Spa
Beauty
Aqua Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Rose Hill Nail Spa
Beauty
European Deli & Produce
Convenience Store
Tacoma Screw
Home Improvement
Organized Spaces
Furniture
Food Mart
Convenience Store
BB Nail & Spa
Beauty
Food Mart
Convenience Store
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Zip Market
Convenience Store
Dooley's Dog House
Pets
Renew Skin & Wellness
Beauty
The Market on Central
Convenience Store
Sorella
Hairdresser
Nail And You
Beauty
Nail and you
Beauty
Scruff to Fluff
Pets
Knockouts
Hairdresser
AV Smart Solutions
Electronics
Rock Star Tan Bar
Beauty
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Juanita (A+)

2. South Rose Hill (A)

3. Highlands (C)

4. Market-Downtown (C)

5. Houghton (C)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.4% take public transportation in Highlands.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
124th Ave NE & NE 97th St
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 97th St
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 100th St
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 100th St
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 104th St
Bus Stop
NE 85th St & 114th Ave NE
Bus Stop
NE 85th St & Kirkland Way
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 90th St
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 104th St
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 90th St
Bus Stop
7th Ave & 6th St
Bus Stop
NE 85th St & 120th Ave NE
Bus Stop
NE 85th St & 124th Ave NE
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 85th St
Bus Stop
3rd St & 13th Ave
Bus Stop
18th Ave & 3rd St
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 108th Pl
Bus Stop
3rd St & 13th Ave
Bus Stop
18th Ave & 3rd St
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 85th St
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 108th Pl
Bus Stop
6th St & 4th Ave
Bus Stop
3rd St & 9th Ave
Bus Stop
Central Way & 5th St
Bus Stop
Central Way & 5th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.4% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Highlands (A+)

2. Bridle Trails (A+)

3. Everest (A+)

4. Houghton (A+)

5. Juanita (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Highlands is 119/100 - which is 1% 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. Bridle Trails (F)

2. Everest (F)

3. Highlands (F)

4. Houghton (F)

5. Juanita (F)

crime A-

Highlands crime rates are 1,775 per 100k, which is 52% lower than Washington
Property Crime
1,637 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
138 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Houghton (A+)

2. Highlands (A-)

3. Everest (A-)

4. Norkirk (A-)

5. South Rose Hill (B+)

employment A+

The median income in Highlands is $201,057 - which is 220% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$201,057 A+
Unemployment Rate
0.0% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Bridle Trails (A+)

2. Everest (A+)

3. Highlands (A+)

4. Houghton (A+)

5. Juanita (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Fire Station 26
Fire Station
Moss Bay Health Center
Doctor
Rose Hill Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
Kirkland Dental Excellence
Dentist
Overlake Medical Clinic
Clinic
Kirkland Family Dentistry
Dentist
Kirkland Smiles Dental Care
Dentist
Forbes Creek Fire Station 21
Fire Station
Kirha Healing Arts
Doctor
Market Street Natural Health
Pharmacy
Lake Washington Physical Therapy
Clinic
Market Street Chiropractic
Doctor
Lake Washington Therapy
Doctor
Waterfront Wellness
Doctor
Sea Dental Care
Dentist
Herban Wellness
Pharmacy
Kirkland Justice Center
Police
Kirkland Police Station
Police
Zachary Joos M.D.
Doctor
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Odegard Chiropractic Clinic
Hospital
Eastside Therapeutic Resource
Hospital
Prime Spine
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Everest (A+)

2. Juanita (A+)

3. Market-Downtown (A+)

4. Moss Bay (A+)

5. Norkirk (A+)

housing N/A

Highlands home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Washington
Home Price
n/a
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A
Home Affordability
N/A
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Totem Lake (A+)

2. North Rose Hill (A+)

3. Juanita (A-)

4. South Rose Hill (B+)

5. Lake View (B)

schools A-

The Highlands graduation rate is 99% - which is 15% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
99% A+
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Kirk Elementary
Kirkland Middle School
Twain Elementary
Bell Elementary
Rose Hill Elementary
Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy
Holy Family Parish School
Evergreen Academy
Lakeview Elementary
Community School
International Community School
Rose Hill Middle School
Stella Schola
Franklin Elementary
Northlake Academy
Ready Start Preschool
Kirkland Childrens School
Juanita Elementary
Northstar Middle School
Emerson K-12
Keller Elementary
Frost Elementary
Countryside Montessori School
Sandburg Elementary
Discovery School
High Schools (0) F
Lake Washington High
Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy
Lake Washington Technical Academy
Open Doors At Lwit
International Community School
Futures School
Juanita High
Eastside Academy--Redmond
Emerson High School
Emerson K-12
Eastside Preparatory School
Contractual Schools
Washington Network For Innovative Careers
Seattle Waldorf High School
Woodinville Community Center
Redmond High
Inglemoor Hs
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Moss Bay (A+)

2. Everest (A+)

3. South Rose Hill (A+)

4. Norkirk (A+)

5. Bridle Trails (A+)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Juanita (A+)

2. Lake View (A+)

3. Norkirk (A+)

4. Bridle Trails ()

5. Everest ()

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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Highlands Park
      Spinney Homestead Park
      Cotton Hill Park
      Forbes Creek Park
      Crestwoods Park
      Forbes Lake Park
      Forbes Lake Park
      North Rose Hill Woodlands Park

      Entertainment

      Kirkland Performance Center
      Kirkland Arts Center
      Tech City Bowl
      Regal Bella Bottega 11
      Chateau Ste. Michelle Stage
      Betz Winery
      Goldfish Swim School - Redmond
      Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

      Food & Drink

      Burger Addict
      The LIme
      Taco Time
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Maelstrom Brewing
      Chainline Brewing Company
      Shake Shack

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Highlands? Of all people who commute, 3.4% take public transportation in Highlands.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highlands? The cost of living in Highlands is 119/100 - which is 1% higher than Washington.
      Highlands
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      Kirkland
      183

      83% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highlands? Highlands crime rates are 1,775, which are 52% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      1,775 per 100k people

      24% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57

      24% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Highlands? The median income in Highlands is $201,057 which is 220% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $201,057263% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $95,749221% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      100% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Highlands a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      EvergreenHealth Kirkland
      Fairfax Hospital
      Eastside Therapeutic Resource
      Odegard Chiropractic Clinic

      Pharmacies

      Bartell Drugs
      Bartell Drugs
      Herban Wellness
      Bartell Drugs
      Market Street Natural Health
      Bartell Drugs
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Bartell Drugs

      Doctors

      Lake Washington Therapy
      Kirha Healing Arts
      Evergreen Health Urology & Urogynecology
      Empowered Pregnancy
      WA Urology and Urogynecology
      Neal, Leonard & Sorenson Facial Surgeons
      Zachary Joos M.D.
      Market Street Chiropractic

      Housing

      What are Highlands home prices? Highlands home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Washington
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      82%

      29% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Highlands have good schools? The Highlands graduation rate is 99% - which is 15% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      20% 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

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Highlands a good place to live? Highlands has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
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      0 total surveys

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