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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) A+
Bua 9 Thai Cuisine
Coffee Shop
Coffeeholic House
Coffee Shop
Umbria
Coffee Shop
Taproot Cafe & Bar
Coffee Shop
Empire
Coffee Shop
Olympia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Onda Origins
Coffee Shop
Amy's Merkato
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caffé Vita
Coffee Shop
Both Ways Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ambrosia
Coffee Shop
Chè Dessert
Coffee Shop
Cafe Hương Quê
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Á-Châu Cafe & Deli
Coffee Shop
Cafe Red
Coffee Shop
Flora Bakehouse
Coffee Shop
Square Knot
Coffee Shop
All City Coffee
Coffee Shop
Seattle Freeze
Coffee Shop
The Hangar Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Conservatory
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Columbia City Theater
Nightclub
Ark Lodge Cinemas
Cinema
The Beacon Cinema
Cinema
Georgetown Arts & Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Tobya Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Mount Baker Center For The Arts
Art Gallery
Seward Park Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Georgetown Steam Plant
Museum
Seattle Design Center
Theatre Arts
Connections Musuem
Museum
Seattle Escape Games
Attraction
Northwest African American Museum
Museum
Boeing B-52G Stratofortress 59-2584 Midnight Express
Attraction
Lockheed 1049G Super Constellation
Attraction
Space Gallery
Museum
Museum of Flight
Museum
The Red Barn
Museum
Library and Archives
Museum
Museum of Flight
Museum
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
Attraction
Aston Manor
Nightclub
Monkey Loft
Nightclub
Living Computers: Museum + Labs
Museum
Gallery B612
Art Gallery
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Museum
Food and Drink (19) A+
Lavana Lounge
Bar
Rumba Notes Lounge
Bar
Flying Lion Brewing
Bar
Full Tilt Ice Cream
Sweets
The Hummingbird Saloon
Bar
The Royal Room
Bar
Columbia City Ale House
Bar
Pagliacci Pizza
Fast Food
Lottie's Lounge
Bar
Rookies Sports Bar
Bar
Growlerz
Bar
Billiard Hoang
Bar
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream - Columbia City
Sweets
Hill City Tap House & Bottle Shop
Bar
Twilight Rainier
Bar
Spinnaker Bay Brewery
Bar
NW Peaks Brewery
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Ezell's Chicken
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Emerald City Fish & Chips
Fast Food
Tacos El Asadero
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Lowercase Brewing
Bar
Fitness (8) A+
Root Yoga
Gym
Columbia City Fitness
Gym
Lotus Yoga
Gym
Southside Commons
Community Centre
Filipino Community Center
Community Centre
Rainier Community Center
Community Centre
Rocket Crossfit
Gym
Crossfit RE
Gym
SE Seattle Tool Library
Community Centre
Black Power Epicenter
Community Centre
Roundbox Fitness
Gym
Southeast Seattle Senior Center
Community Centre
Family Building
Community Centre
Microsoft Gathering Hall
Community Centre
Taekwondo
Gym
Van Asselt Community Center
Community Centre
Kim's Tae Kwan Do
Gym
Jefferson Community Center
Community Centre
Yogasmith
Gym
Rainier Health & Fitness
Gym
Yoga on Beacon
Gym
Ethiopian Community in Seattle
Community Centre
Centilia Cultural Center
Community Centre
El Centro de la Raza
Community Centre
Rainier Beach Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) A+
Columbia City Bakery
Bakery
Bob's Quality Meats
Butcher
PCC
Grocery Store
Island Pacific
Grocery Store
Q Bakery
Bakery
Lucky Seafood Market
Seafood
Seattle Super Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Ba Miền Seafood Market
Grocery Store
Tammy's Deli & Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
The Flora Bakehouse
Bakery
Mekong Rainier Supermarket
Grocery Store
MacPherson's Produce
Grocery Store
Baked from the Hart
Bakery
Lowrider Baking Company
Bakery
Maruta Market
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Deep Sea Sugar and Salt
Bakery
Cakes of Paradise
Bakery
Mutual Fish Company
Seafood
Fresh Flours
Bakery
Hilltop Red Apple Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Despi Delite Bakery
Bakery
Rainier Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
Hitt's Hill Park
Park
Columbia Park
Park
Dearborn Park Playground
Playground
Dearborn Park
Park
Genesee Park and Playfield
Park
Lakewood Playground
Park
Vista Park
Park
Shaffer Park
Park
Bamboo Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Lake People (Xacua'bs) Park
Park
Lake Washington Boulevard
Park
Maple School Ravine
Park
Ferdinand Street Boat Launch
Park
John C. Little Senior Park
Park
Van Asselt Park
Park
Stan Sayres Memorial Park
Park
York Park
Park
Van Asselt Park Playground
Playground
York Playground
Park
Sierra Place
Park
Hunter Boulevard
Park
Landing Parkway
Park
Horton Hill Corridor
Park
Othello Park
Park
Shops (29) A+
Bilaal Mini Market
Convenience Store
Carmelita's Mexican Market
Convenience Store
L.E.M.S. Bookstore
Books
Clara's Books
Books
Hair Pro
Hairdresser
Madison’s
Clothing
Bike Works
Bicycle
Rudy's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Columbia City Bouquet
Florist
Gather
Clothing
Green Eileen
Clothing
Columbia City Cuts
Hairdresser
Wink Eyewear
Optician
The Parlour
Beauty
Fashion Nails
Beauty
books4cars.com
Books
Salon Adidez
Hairdresser
Columbia City Acupuncture
Beauty
Stash
Interior Decoration
Phase Two Interiors
Furniture
Shola
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Chrysanthemum
Clothing
All The Best Pet Care
Pets
Circle K
Convenience Store
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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, 26.3% take public transportation in Columbia City.
Public Transit Stops (22)
Stops & Stations A+
Rainier Ave S & 39th Ave S
Bus Stop
Rainier Ave S & S Dawson St
Bus Stop
Martin L King Jr Way S & S Dawson St
Bus Stop
Martin L King Jr Way S & S Dawson St
Bus Stop
Rainier Ave S & S Edmunds St
Bus Stop
Martin L King Jr Way S & S Orcas St
Bus Stop
Martin L King Jr Way S & S Orcas St
Bus Stop
Rainier Ave S & S Edmunds St
Bus Stop
Martin L King Jr Way S & S Orcas St
Bus Stop
Rainier Ave S & S Alaska St
Bus Stop
S Alaska St & 35th Ave S
Bus Stop
Rainier Ave S & S Alaska St
Bus Stop
Columbia City
Transit Station
Rainier Ave S & S Orcas St
Bus Stop
Martin L King Jr Way S & 37th Ave S
Bus Stop
Martin L King Jr Way S & S Raymond St
Bus Stop
Rainier Ave S & S Orcas St
Bus Stop
S Alaska St & Martin L King Jr Way S
Bus Stop
Martin L King Jr Way S & S Alaska St
Bus Stop
Martin L King Jr Way S & S Alaska St
Bus Stop
S Alaska St & Martin L King Jr Way S
Bus Stop
Martin L King Jr Way S & S Graham St
Bus Stop
Rainier Ave S & S Genesee St
Bus Stop
S Genesee St & 36th Ave S
Bus Stop
Martin L King Jr Way S & S Graham St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
26.3% 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 Columbia City is 168/100 - 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. South Park (F)

2. International District (F)

3. South Delridge (F)

4. University District (F)

5. Highland Park (F)

crime F

Columbia City crime rates are 4,799 per 100k, which is 29% higher than Washington
Property Crime
4,040 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
759 crimes per 100k F
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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 Columbia City is $101,141 - which is 61% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$101,141 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D+
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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 (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Maia Midwifery & Fertility
Clinic
Kaiser Permanente Rainier Medical Center
Clinic
Hasegawa Dentistry
Dentist
Rainier Medical Services
Doctor
Rainier Valley Orthodontist
Dentist
Kin On Health Care Center
Nursing Home
Columbia City Chiropractic
Doctor
Washington Dental Clinic
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Columbia Public Health Center
Doctor
Seattle City Fire Station Number 28
Fire Station
Indigo Urgent Care
Clinic
Radiance Women's Wellness
Clinic
The Brighton
Nursing Home
Harry Lo M.D, Son V. Nyugen
Doctor
King Plaza Pharmacy
Pharmacy
King Plaza Dental & Dentures
Dentist
VA Medical Center - Seattle
Hospital
South Precinct
Police
Washington Care Center
Clinic
Seattle Children's Odessa Brown Children's Clinic Othello
Clinic
Green Leaf Dental
Dentist
Othello Station Pharmacy
Pharmacy
G.O. Dental Group
Dentist
Fire Station 30
Fire Station
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-

Columbia City home prices are $601,183 - which is 123% higher than Washington
Home Price
$601,183 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
40% A+
Home Affordability
5.9x (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 C+

The Columbia City graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Interagency Programs
Makkah Islamic School
Torah Day School Of Seattle
Orca K-8 School
Dearborn Park International School
Aki Kurose Middle School
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Hawthorne Elementary School - Seattle
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Graham Hill Elementary School
Bridges Transition
Van Asselt Elementary School
John Muir Elementary School
Mercer International Middle School
The Lake And Park School
St George Parish School
Maple Elementary School
Kimball Elementary School
Wing Luke Elementary School
Dunlap Elementary School
South Shore Pk-8 School
Seattle Nativity School
Beacon Hill International School
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
West Mercer Elementary
High Schools (2) A+
Interagency Open Doors
Interagency Programs
Derech Emunah Dba Seattle Jewish Girls High School
Derech Emunah
Seattle Urban Academy
Bridges Transition
Cleveland High School Stem
Franklin High School
South Lake High School
Rainier Beach High School
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Seattle Skills Center
Northwest Yeshiva Hs
Children'S Institute For Learning Differences
Svi 1418 Re-Engagement Program
Career Link
Mercer Island High School
Summit Public School: Sierra
Sterling West Seattle Campus
Garfield High School
Southwest Youth And Family Services
Interagency Detention School
Nova 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

Columbia City has an overall rating of 81% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
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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Columbia City Area Facts

  • Columbia City has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Columbia City crime rates are 27% lower than the Seattle average
  • Cost of living in Columbia City is 7% lower than the Seattle average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Hitt's Hill Park
      Columbia Park
      Dearborn Park Playground
      Dearborn Park
      Genesee Park and Playfield
      Lakewood Playground
      Vista Park
      Shaffer Park

      Entertainment

      Columbia City Theater
      Ark Lodge Cinemas
      The Beacon Cinema
      Georgetown Arts & Cultural Center
      Tobya Art Gallery
      Mount Baker Center For The Arts
      Seward Park Amphitheater
      Georgetown Steam Plant

      Food & Drink

      Lavana Lounge
      Rumba Notes Lounge
      Flying Lion Brewing
      Full Tilt Ice Cream
      The Hummingbird Saloon
      The Royal Room
      Columbia City Ale House
      Pagliacci Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Columbia City? Of all people who commute, 26.3% take public transportation in Columbia City.
      Drive to Work
      50%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      26%

      20% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Columbia City? The cost of living in Columbia City is 168/100 - which is 42% higher than Washington.
      Columbia City
      168

      68% more expensive than average

      Seattle
      180

      80% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Columbia City? Columbia City crime rates are 4,799, which are 29% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      4,799 per 100k people

      106% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      106% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Columbia City? The median income in Columbia City is $101,141 which is 61% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $101,14183% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $55,67687% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      12% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Columbia City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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 Columbia City home prices? Columbia City home prices are $601,183 - which is 123% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $601,183225% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,74584% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Columbia City have good schools? The Columbia City graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      19% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Columbia City a good place to live? Columbia City has an overall rating of 81% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      4 total surveys

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