Livability Score

76
/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 (15) A+
Higher Grounds Espresso
Coffee Shop
Przez Szyję
Coffee Shop
Easy Street Coffee and Tea House
Coffee Shop
CupZilla
Coffee Shop
Bada NW Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lincoln Street Coffee Pot
Coffee Shop
Bella Rosa
Coffee Shop
Lola’s Cafe
Coffee Shop
silver lining cafe
Coffee Shop
Renaissance
Coffee Shop
Buena Luz Bakery
Coffee Shop
Rebelheart Coffee
Coffee Shop
fogtown coffee bar
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Cottage
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Priscilla's Cruise In Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cedar Box Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Bean Me Up Coffee
Coffee Shop
NW Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Higher Grounds Espresso
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) A+
Historic Lincoln School
Museum
Laurel Lanes
Bowling Alley
North Olympic History Center
Museum
NOAA - Olympic Coast Discovery Center
Museum
the landing
Art Gallery
Feiro Marine Life Center
Museum
Clallam County Fairgrounds
Theme Park
Civic Field
Stadium
Port Angeles Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Beaumont Cabin
Museum
Port Angeles Community Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Little Theater
Theatre Arts
Adventures Through Kayaking
Attraction
Food and Drink (25) D-
Northwest Fudge and Confections
Sweets
Westside Pizza
Fast Food
bourbon west
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Barhop Taproom
Bar
fat yeti froyo
Sweets
New Moon Craft Tavern
Bar
The Metta Room
Bar
Angeles Brewing Supplies
Bar
Gateway Tavern
Bar
Hook & Line Pub
Bar
welly's real fruit ice cream
Sweets
Midtown Public House
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Frugals
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Fitness (5) B
Armory Square
Community Centre
Sacred Roots
Gym
Fitness West
Gym
Storm King Athletic Club
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Country Aire Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Buena Luz Bakery
Bakery
Olympic Bagel
Bakery
Sprouting Hope Greenhouse
Grocery Store
McPhee's Grocery
Grocery Store
Sunrise Meats
Butcher
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Franz Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Parks (51) A+
Charles R. Willson Memorial Park
Park
Madrona Children's academy playground
Playground
Wolverton Park
Park
Ted's Tree Park
Park
C St Viewpoint
Park
5th and Oak Park
Park
Valley Creek Estuary Park
Park
Elks Playfield
Park
James Viewpoint
Park
Pebble Beach Park
Park
Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain Park
Park
Hazel Porter Kiel Park
Park
Shane Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Gateway Park
Park
Side Playground Roosevelt Elementary School
Playground
9/11 Memorial Waterfront Park
Park
Hollywood Beach
Park
Train Park
Park
Rotary Park at Haynes Viewpoint
Park
Jessie Webster Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Erickson Playfield
Park
Dream Playground
Playground
Shops (57) A+
Masco Petroleum
Convenience Store
PNW Barber Shoppe
Hairdresser
Downtown Eye Care
Optician
Athlete's Choice
Clothing
Bliss Salon Co.
Hairdresser
Bay Variety
Discount Store
Fiddleheads
Gift Shop
Inspired Gifts
Gift Shop
Electric Beach Salon
Hairdresser
Alley Cat Boutique
Clothing
Iron Apparel
Clothing
Lefties Team Store
Clothing
P.A. Antique Mall
Furniture
Family Shoe Store
Shoes
Mobil Food Mart
Convenience Store
Brocante Antiques
Furniture
Odyssey Books & Gifts
Books
Laurel Barbershop
Hairdresser
Patricia's Pet Shop
Pets
bada bloom
Florist
Port Book & News
Books
Baby Grand
Interior Decoration
Epic Indulgence
Gift Shop
Sassy Kat Salon
Hairdresser
Super Nails
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Port Angeles.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations
A+
4th & Lincoln
Bus Stop
9th and Lincoln
Bus Stop
Gateway Transit Center
Bus Stop
Gateway Transit Center
Bus Station
Gateway Transit Center
Bus Stop
Laurel and Hwy 101
Bus Stop
Hwy 101 and Fairmont
Bus Stop
Hwy 101 and Airport
Bus Stop
Hwy 101 and Reddick
Bus Stop
Hwy 101 and Dry Creek Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6%
F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Port Angeles is 116/100 - which is 1% lower than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Port Angeles crime rates are 4,455 per 100k, which is 19% higher than Washington
Property Crime
3,785 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
670 crimes per 100k
F
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employment C-

The median income in Port Angeles is $48,567 - which is 23% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$48,567
F
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
B
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
North Olympic Healthcare Network
Doctor
Clallam County Fire District 2 Station
Fire Station
Safeway
Pharmacy
Lincoln Street Eye Care
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Police
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Police
Port Angeles Police
Police
Halberg Chiropractic
Doctor
New Growth Counseling Services
Doctor
Dermatology
Doctor
James Selander, DDS
Dentist
Harbor Audiology
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Olympic Medical Center
Hospital
Theraputic Associates
Doctor
Olympic Kids Dental
Dentist
Gershowitz Clinic
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Safeway
Pharmacy
Lower Elwha Wellness Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A-

Port Angeles home prices are $231,900 - which is 14% lower than Washington
Home Price
$231,900
A-
Home Appreciation Rate
19%
A+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools B

The Port Angeles graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
54%
D
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C
Elementary Schools (11) F
Queen Of Angels School
Special Education
Parents As Partners
Jefferson Elementary
Hamilton Elementary
Franklin Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary School
High Schools (7) A+
North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center
Lincoln High School
Special Education
Port Angeles High School
Clallam Co Juvenile Detention
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ratings F

Port Angeles has an overall rating of 37% from 17 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes
B
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Port Angeles Area Facts

  • Port Angeles has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Port Angeles crime rates are 19% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Port Angeles is 1% lower than the Washington average
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This is my opinion and in some cases my experience with Port Angeles Washington. 1 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 25, 2020) Be warned, Port Angeles, Washington is not a place to visit or live!

The beauty of the Olympic mountains and Puget Sound have been tarnished by the homeless and addicts who have taken over. With the limited number of law enforcement officers, your car is not safe, your home i
...Read More s not safe and your kids are not safe. The parks, rest stops and wooded areas are littered with syringes. The streams that flow through the area are contaminated with human waste. Tent cities cover many wooded areas. Additionally, in some neighborhoods, tent and car camping is allowed around the homeless centers. This causes a myriad of petty and violent crime in those neighborhoods. The continued busing of the homeless and addicted populations from other cities in Washington has caused an explosion of meth and heroine addicted people walking the streets. The streets are used as open sewers and I have encountered feces and urine. The addicts are allowed to go free if they claim an addiction. They have their own proceedings called “drug court” and sentences are rarely handed down. If they do make it to jail they are set free rapidly due to the overcrowding. You will find beggars all over the the streets, retail store parking lots and off ramps asking for a handout and many get aggressive if you don't give.

You can plan on your property taxes going up every year to provide food and housing for the homeless addicted population. The streets are in need of repair. The schools are in need of repair and upgrades but all the money is going to the population who refuse to work for a living. Think of Portland Oregon and the activities there as of late and you will know what life in Port Angeles is like.

I became disgusted with the conditions and the administration who is allowing it to happen. I moved back to America. Life in Port Angeles became like living in a third world country. The administration and the voters that put them there should be ashamed. God will be your judge! Read Less
It's really complicated. 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 07, 2019) Port Angeles is fantastic and disheartening all at the same time.It's true - we have a large and very visible transient population and a drug problem, as well. I'm not sure how it is that Port Angeles has managed to attract such a troubled group of people, but it has and it's abs ...Read More olutely part of the reason it is a difficult place to live, especially with children. For example, we have a big, beautiful park near the city center with the most fantastic playground and skatepark. Unfortunately, local drug users (transient and not) have also adopted this park as a place to use and unfortunately that means there has been at least one case of a child receiving an "accidental poke" by a needle discarded near the playground. This is not the first place this has happened in town and our ER is equipped to deal with this since it isn't entirely uncommon. On the other hand you have a gorgeous location with a cool mix of architectural styles and businesses, as well as access to the Olympic National Forest. You can go hiking in the ONP, kayaking in the sound, fishing in the rivers, and even go check out some local farmland not too far away. It's hard to beat that combo. We have fantastic restaurants that really explore local and regionally-sourced produce and meats. We have a very tight-knit community that comes together to help each other, too.That being said, this town has a lot of gun and drug problems which attracts more bad than good - or so it feels. There aren't a ton of jobs in town that pay above the minimum wage and there's a lot of competition for them. Are there entry-level jobs for people who put in the work to get them? Absolutely! but that doesn't mean there are a lot of them. I think between that, the drugs, and the still somewhat rural aspect to the area in general can breed a lot of the property crime issues we're seeing and some of the violent crimes, too. Read Less
Not a good place 0.5 rating By diver9999 ( May 18, 2017) You'll be followed or stared at if you're just walking to a store. If you're walking along the trail that hugs the coast homeless people will accost you for money. It's a hick town, people drive by and holler something at you, or throw a drink on you. There's lot's of homeless ...Read More . People here have a hard time in minding their own business. They only want to take advantage of you somehow, but they're amateurs at it compared to other places I've lived. It's not recommended if you want to start a new life. A lot of the store associates are rude. I give this place 1/64th of a one star, nah..not even that. Read Less
I wish there could be a 0 rating! 0.5 rating By benandpetra ( Jan 13, 2017) This is the worst place I have ever lived in my life! It is very "click-ish" and if you are an outsider......forget it. You will taken advantage of in every possible way. You will have NO recourse because the locals (including courts) will ALWAYS be on the side of the locals. Thi ...Read More s place is expensive to live in and housing is horrible. You will pay a lot of money for "vintage" housing - aka everything is old and broken. The homeowner will not be required to put any money into the property and you will be billed for all the improvements they want to make after you move out. BEWARE of Port Angeles! Read Less
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Not a good place 0.5 rating By diver9999 ( May 18, 2017) You'll be followed or stared at if you're just walking to a store. If you're walking along the trail that hugs the coast homeless people will accost you for money. It's a hick town, people drive by and holler something at you, or throw a drink on you. There's lot's of homeless ...Read More . People here have a hard time in minding their own business. They only want to take advantage of you somehow, but they're amateurs at it compared to other places I've lived. It's not recommended if you want to start a new life. A lot of the store associates are rude. I give this place 1/64th of a one star, nah..not even that. Read Less
I wish there could be a 0 rating! 0.5 rating By benandpetra ( Jan 13, 2017) This is the worst place I have ever lived in my life! It is very "click-ish" and if you are an outsider......forget it. You will taken advantage of in every possible way. You will have NO recourse because the locals (including courts) will ALWAYS be on the side of the locals. Thi ...Read More s place is expensive to live in and housing is horrible. You will pay a lot of money for "vintage" housing - aka everything is old and broken. The homeowner will not be required to put any money into the property and you will be billed for all the improvements they want to make after you move out. BEWARE of Port Angeles! Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Charles R. Willson Memorial Park
      Madrona Children's academy playground
      Wolverton Park
      Ted's Tree Park
      C St Viewpoint
      5th and Oak Park
      Valley Creek Estuary Park
      Elks Playfield

      Entertainment

      Historic Lincoln School
      Laurel Lanes
      North Olympic History Center
      NOAA - Olympic Coast Discovery Center
      the landing
      Feiro Marine Life Center
      Clallam County Fairgrounds
      Civic Field

      Food & Drink

      Northwest Fudge and Confections
      Westside Pizza
      bourbon west
      Subway
      Barhop Taproom
      fat yeti froyo
      New Moon Craft Tavern
      The Metta Room

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Port Angeles? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Port Angeles.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Olympic Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Safeway

      Doctors

      Halberg Chiropractic
      Harbor Audiology
      New Growth Counseling Services
      Theraputic Associates
      North Olympic Healthcare Network
      Lincoln Street Eye Care
      Dermatology