Livability Score

82
/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 (10) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Visible Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
203 Degrees F Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
DIY Tea Lab
Coffee Shop
Kitanda Espresso And Acai
Coffee Shop
Whidbey Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe 128
Coffee Shop
Whidbey Coffee
Coffee Shop
Whidbey Coffee
Coffee Shop
Divinity Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Urban Coffee Lounge
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Top Pot Doughnuts
Coffee Shop
Full Tilt Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Midnight Cookie Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gourmet Latte
Coffee Shop
Factory Donuts
Coffee Shop
Divinity Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lifeline Espresso
Coffee Shop
Mr. Wish
Coffee Shop
St. James Espresso
Coffee Shop
Thruline Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Chateau Ste. Michelle Stage
Theatre Arts
JM Cellars
Attraction
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Attraction
Kirkland Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Columbia Winery
Attraction
Kirkland Performance Center
Theatre Arts
Januik Winery
Attraction
Novelty Hill Winery
Attraction
Betz Winery
Attraction
Silver Lake Winery
Attraction
Woodhouse Winery
Attraction
Lachini Vineyards
Attraction
William Church Winery
Attraction
aMaurice Cellars
Attraction
Dusted Valley Wine Gallery
Attraction
Fidelitas Cellars
Attraction
Sparkman Cellars
Attraction
Brian Carter Cellars
Attraction
Mark Ryan Winery
Attraction
Jaine Cottage
Attraction
Patterson Cellars
Attraction
Challenger Ridge Winery
Attraction
Hollywood Hill Winery
Attraction
Goose Ridge Winery
Attraction
Airfield Estates
Attraction
Food and Drink (26) A+
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Arbat European Market
Deli
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Countryside Donut House
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Super Gyros
Fast Food
Joe's Burgers
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
El Burrito Mojado
Fast Food
The Dub Pub
Bar
Salt & Straw
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bok A Bok
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Taco Del Mar
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
Lucky 7 Bar and Grill
Bar
Fitness (3) A+
LA Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Be One Yoga
Gym
Friends Youth
Community Centre
Columbia Athletic Club
Gym
Hola House
Gym
9 Round
Gym
Solar You Yoga
Gym
Imaj Pilates
Gym
Eastside Gym
Gym
Barre 3
Gym
Alpha Gymnastics
Gym
Sammamish Valley Grange
Community Centre
Fitness Center
Gym
CrossFit Chateau
Gym
Fitness Together
Gym
EBC Training Centers
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Redmond Pilates Center
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness - Bothell
Gym
FIT4MOM
Gym
Gymboree Play & Music
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Aria Food & Bakery
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Deru Market
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Sweet Cakes
Bakery
Lady Yum - Downtown Kirkland
Bakery
PCC Community Market - Kirkland
Grocery Store
Metropolitan Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Gizmo's Butcher Shop
Butcher
QFC
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Seattle Cinnamon Roll Co
Bakery
Yakima Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Hoffman's
Bakery
Haggen
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Totem Lake Park
Park
Totem Lake Park
Park
McAuliffe Park
Park
Josten Park
Park
Braeburn Community Park
Park
Hazen Hills Park
Park
Forbes Creek Park
Park
132nd Square Park
Park
North Kirkland Community Center Playground
Playground
Kingsgate 1 & 2 Park
Park
Mark Twain Park
Park
Kingsgate Highlands 1 & 2 Playground
Playground
North Kirkland Community Center and Park
Park
Spinney Homestead Park
Park
Highlands Park
Park
Neighborhood Playground
Playground
Edith Moulton Park
Park
Crestwoods Park
Park
Brookhaven Park
Park
Cotton Hill Park
Park
North Rose Hill Woodlands Park
Park
Juanita Bay Park
Park
Sammamish Valley Park
Park
Kingsgate 3 and 4
Park
Forbes Lake Park
Park
Shops (41) A+
Dunn Lumber
Home Improvement
Imagine Salon and Barber
Hairdresser
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Dania
Furniture
Verizon
Electronics
West Coast Supplements
Nutrition Supplements
AT&T
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
T-Mobile
Electronics
Nordstrom Rack
Clothing
Urban Tread
Shoes
Zumiez
Clothing
Anthony Vince' Nail Spa
Beauty
NanaWall
Home Improvement
Seattle Sun Tan
Beauty
All The Best
Pets
Pendleton
Clothing
Lululemon
Clothing
Ross
Department Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Bathbuilders USA
Home Improvement
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Warren Jewelers
Fashion
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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, 8.6% take public transportation in Totem Lake.
Public Transit Stops (41)
Stops & Stations A+
NE 116th St & 120th Ave NE
Bus Stop
NE 116th St & 120th Ave NE
Bus Stop
Totem Lake Blvd & 120th Ave NE
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 124th St
Bus Stop
120th Ave NE & Totem Lake Blvd
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 120th St
Bus Stop
Totem Lake Blvd & NE 124th St
Bus Stop
NE 116th St & 115th Ln NE
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 116th St
Bus Stop
NE 116th St & 115th Ln NE
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 116th St
Bus Stop
NE 124th St & 116th Ave NE
Bus Stop
120th Ave NE & Totem Lake Way
Bus Stop
116th Ave NE & NE 124th St
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & Slater Ave NE
Bus Stop
NE 116th St & 114th Dr NE
Bus Stop
120th Ave NE & Totem Lake Way
Bus Stop
116th Ave NE & NE 124th St
Bus Stop
NE 116th St & 113th Pl NE
Bus Stop
124th Ave NE & NE 112th Pl
Bus Stop
NE 124th St & 113th Ave NE
Bus Stop
Totem Lake Transit Center Bay 3
Bus Stop
Totem Lake Transit Center Bay 2
Bus Stop
NE 124th St & 113th Ave NE
Bus Stop
Totem Lake Transit Center
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.6% B+
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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 Totem Lake is 167/100 - which is 42% 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 B

Totem Lake crime rates are 2,833 per 100k, which is 24% lower than Washington
Property Crime
2,700 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
132 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 Totem Lake is $114,534 - which is 82% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$114,534 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (32)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Kirkland Police Station
Police
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kirkland Justice Center
Police
Prime Spine
Clinic
Indigo Urgent Care
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentist
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Totem Lake Dental
Dentist
EvergreenHealth Primary Care, Lakeshore
Clinic
Totem Lake Family Medicine
Clinic
My Kirkland Dentist
Dentist
PACLAB at EvergreenHealth Plaza
Clinic
Kirkland Dermatology Associates
Clinic
Evergreen Dental
Dentist
Kirkland Dentistry
Dentist
Virginia Mason Kirkland Medical Center
Clinic
EvergreenHealth Kirkland
Hospital
Evergreen Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Center for Women's Health at Evergreen
Clinic
Pacific Medical Centers - Totem Lake
Clinic
Thomas Dentistry
Dentist
Totem Lake Physical Therapy
Clinic
Washington Hand Therapy - Kirkland
Clinic
Evergreen Surgery & Physicians Center
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 A+

Totem Lake home prices are $577,156 - which is 114% higher than Washington
Home Price
$577,156 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
32% A+
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio) F
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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 Totem Lake graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Evergreen Academy
Bell Elementary
Northlake Academy
Frost Elementary
Keller Elementary
Kirkland Middle School
Juanita Elementary
Twain Elementary
Kamiakin Middle School
Kirk Elementary
Muir Elementary
Countryside Montessori School
Rose Hill Elementary
Sandburg Elementary
Discovery School
Woodmoor Elementary
Ready Start Preschool
Willows Preparatory School
Northshore Middle School
Holy Family Parish School
Environmental & Adventure School
Finn Hill Middle School
Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy
Evergreen Academy
Thoreau Elementary
High Schools (2) D-
Lake Washington Technical Academy
Open Doors At Lwit
Futures School
Juanita High
Eastside Academy--Redmond
Lake Washington High
Woodinville Community Center
Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy
Cedar Park Christian Schools
Inglemoor Hs
International Community School
Woodinville Montessori School
Northwest Liberty School
Redmond High
Brock'S Academy
Emerson High School
Emerson K-12
Contractual Schools
Washington Network For Innovative Careers
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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+)

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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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  • Totem Lake has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Totem Lake crime rates are 14% higher than the Kirkland average
  • Cost of living in Totem Lake is 9% lower than the Kirkland average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Totem Lake Park
      Totem Lake Park
      McAuliffe Park
      Josten Park
      Braeburn Community Park
      Hazen Hills Park
      Forbes Creek Park
      132nd Square Park

      Entertainment

      Chateau Ste. Michelle Stage
      JM Cellars
      Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
      Kirkland Arts Center
      Columbia Winery
      Kirkland Performance Center
      Januik Winery
      Novelty Hill Winery

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy John's
      Chick-fil-A
      Arbat European Market
      KFC
      Subway
      Countryside Donut House
      MOD Pizza
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Totem Lake? Of all people who commute, 8.6% take public transportation in Totem Lake.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      2% higher 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 Totem Lake? The cost of living in Totem Lake is 167/100 - which is 42% higher than Washington.
      Totem Lake
      167

      67% more expensive than average

      Kirkland
      183

      83% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Totem Lake? Totem Lake crime rates are 2,833, which are 24% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,833 per 100k people

      22% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      22% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Totem Lake? The median income in Totem Lake is $114,534 which is 82% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $114,534107% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $58,37996% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Totem Lake a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Totem Lake home prices? Totem Lake home prices are $577,156 - which is 114% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $577,156212% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,944105% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Totem Lake have good schools? The Totem Lake graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      14% 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

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