Livability Score

79
/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 (0) A+
Barn & Field
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Beehive Espresso
Coffee Shop
Jenny Smoothie Bar
Coffee Shop
Turtle Coffee
Coffee Shop
Gourmet Latté
Coffee Shop
Bánh Town
Coffee Shop
Diva Espresso
Coffee Shop
Wild Mountain Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tea House Gallery
Coffee Shop
Riveted Coffee
Coffee Shop
Preserve and Gather
Coffee Shop
La Copa Café
Coffee Shop
Fiore Sunset Hill
Coffee Shop
Paesano's Coffee & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Greenwood Chocolati Cafe
Coffee Shop
Chicka Latte
Coffee Shop
Pilgrim Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Monkey Grind Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Diva Espresso
Coffee Shop
Makeda & Mingus
Coffee Shop
The Fat Hen
Coffee Shop
Mabel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Herkimer Coffee - Phinney Ridge
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Greenwood Arts Collective
Art Gallery
Taproot Theatre
Theatre Arts
Isaac Studio Theatre
Theatre Arts
AMC Oak Tree 6
Cinema
Leif Erikson Statue
Attraction
Blowing Sands
Theatre Arts
Seattle Public Theatre
Theatre Arts
Regal Cinemas Thornton Place 14 & IMAX
Cinema
Majestic Bay
Cinema
Egan's Ballard Jam House
Nightclub
National Nordic Museum
Museum
Historic Carousel
Attraction
Tractor Tavern
Nightclub
Wildlife Theater
Theatre Arts
Cedar Room
Nightclub
Woodland Park Zoo
Zoo
Alvord Broadleaf Theater
Theatre Arts
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Attraction
Fish Ladder Viewing Gallery
Attraction
Northwest Puppet Center
Theatre Arts
Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Hale's Palladium
Theatre Arts
Bossa Nova
Theatre Arts
Fremont Abbey Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Chapel Performance Space
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) D-
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Alibi Room Greenwood
Bar
Gyro Time
Fast Food
Friendly Food Mart
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
The Ould Triangle
Bar
Lamplighter Public House
Bar
Teriyaki 1st
Fast Food
Chuck's Hop Shop
Bar
Pour Decisions
Bar
Taco Loco
Fast Food
Hounds Tooth Public House
Bar
Shanghai Room
Bar
O Maki Rolls & Teriyaki
Fast Food
Saleh's Deli
Deli
Halcyon Brewing Company
Bar
Bleachers Pub
Bar
Cozy Nut Tavern
Bar
Coindexter's
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
The Angry Beaver
Bar
Satay Bar
Bar
Thunderbird Tavern
Bar
Fitness (0) B
Crown Hill Center
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
Fight Gods
Gym
IanFitness
Gym
City Cycle
Gym
Title Boxing Club
Gym
The Grinning Yogi
Gym
Alpha Martial Arts
Gym
Loyal Heights Community Center
Community Centre
Jazzercise
Gym
Greenwood Senior Center
Community Centre
Crossfit Phinney Ridge
Gym
Soma Yoga
Gym
Bitter Lake Community Center
Community Centre
Vitality Pilates
Gym
Body By Impulse
Gym
Ballard Homestead
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Ballard Crossfit
Gym
Tenzan Aikido
Gym
Ballard Boy's & Girl's Club
Community Centre
ACP Crossfit
Gym
Haller Lake Community Club
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Ian Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
QFC
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Lenny's Fruits
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Beast & Cleaver
Butcher
Fresh Fish Company
Seafood
Larsen's Bakery
Bakery
Better Meat
Butcher
Coyle's Bakeshop
Bakery
Rosellini’s
Bakery
Scandinavian Specialties
Grocery Store
Ken's Market
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Top Banana
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Kiki Bakery
Bakery
Asian Family Market
Grocery Store
US Food Chef's Store
Grocery Store
PCC
Grocery Store
Pico Cafe & Bakery
Bakery
Tall Grass Bakery
Bakery
QFC
Grocery Store
Town & Country
Grocery Store
Fresh Flours
Bakery
Parks (4) A+
Woodbine Park
Park
Blue Ridge Circle
Park
Blue Ridge Places
Park
Carkeek Park
Park
Crown Hill Park
Park
North Beach Playground
Playground
Blue Ridge Park
Park
Crown Hill Glen
Park
North Beach Park & Natural Area
Park
North Beach Ravine
Park
Baker Park
Park
Sandel Park
Park
Loyal Heights Playfield
Park
Greenwood Park
Park
Golden Gardens Park
Park
Alice Ball Park
Park
6th Avenue Northwest Pocket Park
Park
Officer Jackson Lone Playground
Playground
Kirke Park
Park
Salmon Bay Park
Park
Licton Springs Playground
Playground
Sunset Hill Park
Park
Licton Springs Park
Park
Mineral Springs Park
Park
Wingard Court North Street End
Park
Shops (0) A+
Jenny Nails
Beauty
Salon Salon
Hairdresser
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Plaza Barber & Style
Hairdresser
Always Hair For You
Hairdresser
Crown Hill Pet Supply
Pets
Merle Norman
Beauty
Carkeek Nails
Beauty
Carkeek Hair
Hairdresser
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Sasha Moon Salon
Hairdresser
Jenny Nails Too
Beauty
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Theory Skin & Wax
Beauty
Childish Things
Clothing
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Hair on Holman
Hairdresser
Petco
Pets
Lala Spa
Beauty
Lucas Deli & Market
Convenience Store
LA Fashion Salon
Hairdresser
Johnny's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
A-1 Mart
Convenience Store
JRA Bike Shop
Bicycle
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Brighton (A+)

2. Montlake (A+)

3. Madison Park (A+)

4. Alki (A+)

5. Broadmoor (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 19.0% take public transportation in Blue Ridge.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations A+
NW 105th St & 14th Ave NW
Bus Stop
14th Ave NW & NW 103rd St
Bus Stop
NW 103rd St & 13th Ave NW
Bus Stop
15th Ave NW & NW 100th St
Bus Stop
15th Ave NW & NW 100th St
Bus Stop
14th Ave NW & NW 100th St
Bus Stop
14th Ave NW & NW 100th St
Bus Stop
15th Ave NW & NW 96th St
Bus Stop
15th Ave NW & NW 96th St
Bus Stop
NW Neptune Pl & 24th Ave NW
Bus Stop
NW 100th Pl & NW 100th St
Bus Stop
8th Ave NW & NW 100th Pl
Bus Stop
Holman Rd NW & 9th Ave NW
Bus Stop
15th Ave NW & NW 92nd St
Bus Stop
Holman Rd NW & 9th Ave NW
Bus Stop
8th Ave NW & NW 97th St
Bus Stop
24th Ave NW & NW 96th St
Bus Stop
Holman Rd NW & 13th Ave NW
Bus Stop
NW 100th Pl & 7th Ave NW
Bus Stop
Holman Rd NW & 13th Ave NW
Bus Stop
NW 100th Pl & 7th Ave NW
Bus Stop
15th Ave NW & NW 92nd St
Bus Stop
Holman Rd NW & 7th Ave NW
Bus Stop
Triton Dr NW & NW Esplanade St
Bus Stop
24th Ave NW & NW 95th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
19.0% A
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Admiral (A+)

2. Alki (A+)

3. Arbor Heights (A+)

4. Atlantic (A+)

5. Ballard (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Blue Ridge is 190/100 - which is 61% 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. South Park (F)

2. International District (F)

3. South Delridge (F)

4. University District (F)

5. Highland Park (F)

crime A-

Blue Ridge crime rates are 1,986 per 100k, which is 47% lower than Washington
Property Crime
1,884 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
102 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Hawthorne Hills (A+)

2. Broadmoor (A)

3. Blue Ridge (A-)

4. Arbor Heights (A-)

5. Matthews Beach (A-)

employment A+

The median income in Blue Ridge is $133,868 - which is 113% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$133,868 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Central District (A+)

2. High Point (A+)

3. Haller Lake (A+)

4. Pinehurst (A+)

5. Roxhill (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Genesis HealthCare - Ballard Center
Clinic
Dental Care at Carkeek Park
Dentist
Best Dentistry
Dentist
The Tooth Ferry
Dentist
Seattle City Fire Station Number 35
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
NW Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Aurora Dental Care
Dentist
Crown Hill Dental
Dentist
Bob Johnson Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sun Dental Co.
Dentist
The Cunning Crow Apothecary
Pharmacy
Crown Hill Dental Care
Dentist
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
New Life Addiction And Recovery Services
Doctor
Greenwood Physical Therapy
Doctor
Banner Dental
Dentist
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
Broadview Family Dentistry
Dentist
Greenwood Family Dental Clinic
Dentist
Ballard Pediatric Clinic
Doctor
Ballard Neighborhood Dentist
Dentist
Greenwood Smile Dental
Dentist
Seattle's Family Dentistry
Dentist
Better Hearing Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Atlantic (A+)

2. Ballard (A+)

3. Belltown (A+)

4. Brighton (A+)

5. Bryant (A+)

housing A-

Blue Ridge home prices are $763,567 - which is 184% higher than Washington
Home Price
$763,567 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
5.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Westlake (A+)

2. South Lake Union (A+)

3. Riverview (A+)

4. Olympic Manor (A+)

5. Arbor Heights (A+)

schools B-

The Blue Ridge graduation rate is 95% - which is 9% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Whitman Middle School
Viewlands Elementary School
North Beach Elementary School
Christ The King School
Loyal Heights Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School
Whittier Elementary School
St John School
Broadview-Thomson K-8 School
Licton Springs K-8
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Cascadia Elementary
Salmon Bay K-8 School
Daniel Bagley Elementary School
Root Academy
Adams Elementary School
Northgate Elementary School
St Alphonsus School
Education Service Centers
West Woodland Elementary School
Northwest School Deaf And Hard-Of-Hearing Children
Olympic View Elementary School
North Seattle French School
St Catherine School
Perkins School
High Schools (0) F
Ballard High School
Bishop Blanchet High School
Ingraham High School
Spring Academy
Middle College High School
Education Service Centers
Dartmoor School
Shoreline-Monroe High School
Shorewood High School
Roosevelt High School
Lincoln High School
Seattle Waldorf School
Fircrest Residential Habilitation
University Prep
Nathan Hale High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Montlake (A+)

2. Whittier Heights (A+)

3. South Lake Union (A+)

4. Meadowbrook (A+)

5. Madison Park (A+)

ratings A+

Blue Ridge 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. Queen Anne (A+)

2. Admiral (A+)

3. Hawthorne Hills (A+)

4. Capitol Hill (A+)

5. Greenwood (A+)

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Blue Ridge Area Facts

  • Blue Ridge has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Blue Ridge crime rates are 70% lower than the Seattle average
  • Cost of living in Blue Ridge is 5% higher than the Seattle average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Woodbine Park
      Blue Ridge Circle
      Blue Ridge Places
      Carkeek Park
      Crown Hill Park
      North Beach Playground
      Blue Ridge Park
      Crown Hill Glen

      Entertainment

      Greenwood Arts Collective
      Taproot Theatre
      Isaac Studio Theatre
      AMC Oak Tree 6
      Leif Erikson Statue
      Blowing Sands
      Seattle Public Theatre
      Regal Cinemas Thornton Place 14 & IMAX

      Food & Drink

      Papa Murphy's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Alibi Room Greenwood
      Gyro Time
      Friendly Food Mart
      Domino's
      The Ould Triangle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Blue Ridge? Of all people who commute, 19.0% take public transportation in Blue Ridge.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      19%

      13% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      4% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Blue Ridge? The cost of living in Blue Ridge is 190/100 - which is 61% higher than Washington.
      Blue Ridge
      190

      90% more expensive than average

      Seattle
      180

      80% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Blue Ridge? Blue Ridge crime rates are 1,986, which are 47% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      1,986 per 100k people

      15% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 51

      15% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Blue Ridge? The median income in Blue Ridge is $133,868 which is 113% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $133,868142% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $71,076138% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Navos West Seattle Campus
      The Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center
      Seattle Children's Hospital
      University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest
      VA Medical Center - Seattle
      Harborview Medical Center
      University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake
      Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus

      Pharmacies

      Bartell Drugs
      Pharmaca West Seattle
      Bob Johnson Pharmacy
      Bartell Drugs
      Neighborcare Health Pharmacy
      Bartell Drugs
      Bartell Drugs
      Bartell Drugs

      Doctors

      Swedish Magnolia Primary Care
      MTI Physical Therapy-Magnolia
      Swedish Physicians
      Puget Sound Eye Care
      Alpine Physical Therapy
      Capitol Hill Chiropractic & Massage
      Simply Dental
      Belltown Spine & Wellness

      A- Housing

      What are Blue Ridge home prices? Blue Ridge home prices are $763,567 - which is 184% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $763,567313% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,126124% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Blue Ridge have good schools? The Blue Ridge graduation rate is 95% - which is 9% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      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

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Blue Ridge a good place to live? Blue Ridge 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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