Livability Score

69
/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 B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) B
BITS Cafe
Coffee Shop
Heyday Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Sidewalk Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dancing Goats Espresso
Coffee Shop
Traditions Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sofies Scoops
Coffee Shop
Volcano Vapor Cafe
Coffee Shop
New Moon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Braganza Pearl Tea
Coffee Shop
Cafe Vita
Coffee Shop
Batdorf & Bronson
Coffee Shop
Rush In Alaskan Dumplings
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Flawleys Gelato & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Burial Grounds Espresso
Coffee Shop
Drip Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Central
Coffee Shop
Mud Bay Coffee
Coffee Shop
Espresso House
Coffee Shop
Olympia Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Brim
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Westside Lanes
Bowling Alley
Sand Man Tug Boat
Museum
Cinemark Century Olympia
Cinema
Broadway Olympia Productions
Theatre Arts
L.O.T.T. W.E.T Center
Museum
State Theater
Theatre Arts
Capitol Theater
Cinema
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Hands On Children's Museum
Museum
Bigelow House Museum
Museum
Washington State Capitol Museum
Museum
Olympia Little Theater
Theatre Arts
Crosby House Museum
Museum
Henderson House Museum
Museum
Experimental Theater
Theatre Arts
Ingersol Stadium
Stadium
Tumwater Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (1) D-
Eagan's Westside
Fast Food
Westside Tavern
Bar
Skep & Skein
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Oly Tap Room
Bar
Rhythm and Rye
Bar
The Brotherhood Tavern
Bar
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Honey Baked Ham
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Wetzel's Pretzels
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hannah's Bar and Grille
Bar
Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar
Bar
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Wetzel's Prezels
Fast Food
Growler Garage
Bar
Menchie's
Sweets
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Tipsy Piano Bar
Bar
The Nom Nom Deli
Deli
Fourth Avenue Tavern
Bar
Fitness (0) F
[DEFINE] Fitness and Barre
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Whetstone Fitness
Gym
True Self Yoga
Gym
Friendly Village Clubhouse
Community Centre
Community Services Division
Community Centre
The Strong Center
Gym
MODS
Community Centre
South Sound Manor Event Center
Community Centre
Housing Community Center
Community Centre
Seminar II
Community Centre
CAB - College Activities
Community Centre
Briggs YMCA
Gym
Groceries (1) A+
Olympia Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Bayview Thriftway
Grocery Store
Stewart's Meat Market
Butcher
Wagner's European Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Bakery
Bakery
The Bread Peddler
Bakery
Bagel Brothers
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Wagner's Bakery
Bakery
Left Bank Pastry
Bakery
San Francisco Street Bakery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Haggen
Grocery Store
Jay's Farm Stand
Grocery Store
Farm Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ralph's Thriftway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Western Meats
Butcher
Olympia Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Cash and Carry
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Garfield Nature Trail Park
Park
West Bay Park
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
West Central Park
Park
Park of the Seven Oars
Park
Port Plaza Park
Park
Gallacci Gardens
Park
Isthmus Park
Park
Percival Landing Park
Park
Burri Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Decatur Woods Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Sylvester Park
Park
East Bay Public Plaza
Park
Marathon Park
Park
Artesian Commons Park [Closed]
Park
Yauger Park
Park
East Bay Waterfront Park
Park
Bigelow Springs Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Decatur Pathway Park
Park
Priest Point Park Playground
Playground
Bigelow Park
Park
Squaxin Park
Park
Shops (1) C+
West Side Food Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Day & Night Grocery
Convenience Store
Handy Pantry
Convenience Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Childhoods End Gallery
Gift Shop
Loft
Clothing
JCPenney
Department Store
Danger Room
Books
Ross
Department Store
Macy's Furniture Gallery
Department Store
B Natural Nails & Spa
Beauty
Pearle Vision
Optician
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Earthbound Trading Co.
Clothing
Washington Street Market
Convenience Store
Justice
Clothing
Best Buy
Electronics
Browser Books
Books
DSW
Shoes
H&M
Clothing
Xfinity store by Comcast
Electronics
Oly Bikes
Bicycle
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Westside (A+)

2. Bigelow Highlands (A+)

3. Carlyon-North (A-)

4. Eastside (A-)

5. Governor Stevens (B+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Northwest.
Public Transit Stops (20)
Stops & Stations A+
Bowman and Rogers [eb]
Bus Stop
Bowman and Rogers [wb]
Bus Stop
Bowman and Milroy [wb]
Bus Stop
Bowman and Milroy [eb]
Bus Stop
Rogers and Conger [sb]
Bus Stop
Rogers and Conger [nb]
Bus Stop
Division and Bowman [nb]
Bus Stop
Division and Bowman [sb]
Bus Stop
Division and Dickinson [nb]
Bus Stop
Division and Dickinson [sb]
Bus Stop
Division and Giles [nb]
Bus Stop
Division and Conger [sb]
Bus Stop
Division and Farwell [nb]
Bus Stop
Rogers and Jackson [nb]
Bus Stop
Division and Walnut [sb]
Bus Stop
Rogers and Jackson [sb]
Bus Stop
Division and Madison [nb]
Bus Stop
Division and Madison [sb]
Bus Stop
Conger and Jefferson MS [wb]
Bus Stop
Conger and Jefferson MS [eb]
Bus Stop
Garfield and Plymouth [wb]
Bus Stop
Division and Muirhead [nb]
Bus Stop
Division and Muirhead [sb]
Bus Stop
Rogers and Harrison [nb]
Bus Stop
Division and Garfield [sb]
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Eastside (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Bigelow Highlands (A+)

4. Wellington West (A+)

5. Northwest (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Northwest is 128/100 - which is 9% 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. Upper Eastside (D+)

2. Downtown (D+)

3. Bigelow (D+)

4. Eastside (D+)

5. Woodfield Estates (D+)

crime F

Northwest crime rates are 5,664 per 100k, which is 52% higher than Washington
Property Crime
4,867 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
797 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Nottingham (B)

2. Holiday Hills (B-)

3. Cain Road (C)

4. Goldcrest (D+)

5. Governor Stevens (D-)

employment B+

The median income in Northwest is $73,747 - which is 17% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$73,747 B
Unemployment Rate
6.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Cain Road (A+)

2. Fain Park (A+)

3. Walnut Park (A+)

4. Indian Creek (A+)

5. The Woods (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
OPD West Side Station
Police
Sea-Mar Community Health Center
Clinic
Indigo
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Olympia Police Department
Police
Northwest Resources
Doctor
WSP - Washington State Patrol
Police
Black Lake Family Dentistry
Dentist
Yauger Park Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Providence Family Medicine - West Olympia
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Olympia Fire Department
Fire Station
Capital Medical Center
Hospital
1st Choice Chiropractic
Doctor
Safeway
Pharmacy
McLane Fire Department
Fire Station
Sea-Mar Clinic
Clinic
Campus Police
Police
Choi Family Dental
Dentist
Tumwater Fire Department North End Station
Fire Station
Providence Mother Joseph Care Center
Nursing Home
Providence St. Peter Hospital
Hospital
Olympia Fire Department
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente Olympia Medical Center
Clinic
Indigo Urgnet Care
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Briarwood (A+)

2. Cain Road (A+)

3. East Bay Drive (A+)

4. Fain Park (A+)

5. Goldcrest (A+)

housing A+

Northwest home prices are $310,200 - which is 15% higher than Washington
Home Price
$310,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Cain Road (A+)

2. Indian Creek (A+)

3. Nottingham (A+)

4. North East (A+)

5. South Capitol (A+)

schools C-

The Northwest graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Garfield Elementary School
Jefferson Middle School
Evergreen Christian School
Leland P Brown Elementary
Reeves Middle School
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Roosevelt Elementary School
Touchstone
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
Madison Elementary School
St Michael School
Lincoln Elementary School
Tumwater Hill Elementary
Olympia Regional Learning Academy - Montessori School
Gospel Outreach Christian School
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E
Nova School
Mclane Elementary School
Pioneer Elementary School
Nature Nurtures Farm School
Olympia Community School
Washington Middle School
Michael T Simmons Elementary
Capital Montessori School
High Schools (0) F
Capital High School
Touchstone
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Avanti High School
Gospel Outreach Christian School
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E
Olympia High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Cain Road (A+)

2. Bigelow Highlands (A+)

3. Bigelow (A+)

4. Nottingham (A+)

5. North East (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. South Westside (A+)

2. Burbank (A+)

3. The Birches (A)

4. Cain Road (A-)

5. Woodard Glen (B+)

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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Garfield Nature Trail Park
      West Bay Park
      Sunrise Park
      West Central Park
      Park of the Seven Oars
      Port Plaza Park
      Gallacci Gardens
      Isthmus Park

      Entertainment

      Westside Lanes
      Sand Man Tug Boat
      Cinemark Century Olympia
      Broadway Olympia Productions
      L.O.T.T. W.E.T Center
      State Theater
      Capitol Theater
      Washington Center for the Performing Arts

      Food & Drink

      Eagan's Westside
      Westside Tavern
      Skep & Skein
      Arby's
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Oly Tap Room
      Rhythm and Rye

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Northwest? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Northwest.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      33% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Northwest? The cost of living in Northwest is 128/100 - which is 9% higher than Washington.
      Northwest
      128

      28% more expensive than average

      Olympia
      128

      28% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Northwest? Northwest crime rates are 5,664, which are 52% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      5,664 per 100k people

      144% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      144% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Northwest? The median income in Northwest is $73,747 which is 17% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $73,74733% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,2812% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      40% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Northwest a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Capital Medical Center
      Providence St. Peter Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Yauger Park Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Northwest Resources

      A+ Housing

      What are Northwest home prices? Northwest home prices are $310,200 - which is 15% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $310,20068% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,51159% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Northwest have good schools? The Northwest graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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