Livability Score

67
/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 C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
BedHead Coffee
Coffee Shop
Fresh Flours Café
Coffee Shop
Tam Thanh Café
Coffee Shop
Dubsea Coffee
Coffee Shop
Pho Thu Thuy
Coffee Shop
Moonshot Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cemitas La Po
Coffee Shop
Deli & Pho
Coffee Shop
Good Day Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Patrick’s Cafe and Bakery
Coffee Shop
Resistencia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Via Vadi Caffé
Coffee Shop
Cowgirls Espresso
Coffee Shop
Harried & Hungry Cafe
Coffee Shop
Divine Decedence
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
LadyBug Bikini Espresso
Coffee Shop
My Choice Espresso
Coffee Shop
Mocha Mojo
Coffee Shop
Realfine Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bird on a Wire
Coffee Shop
Cafe Osita
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Connections Musuem
Museum
Mel Olson Stadium
Stadium
Roxbury Lanes & Casino
Bowling Alley
Georgetown Steam Plant
Museum
Kenyon Hall
Theatre Arts
Seattle Design Center
Theatre Arts
Georgetown Arts & Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Seattle Escape Games
Attraction
Boeing B-52G Stratofortress 59-2584 Midnight Express
Attraction
Library and Archives
Museum
Space Gallery
Museum
Seattle Civic Dance Theatre
Theatre Arts
Museum of Flight
Museum
The Red Barn
Museum
Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Museum of Flight
Museum
Lockheed 1049G Super Constellation
Attraction
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
Attraction
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
West Seattle Stadium
Stadium
West Seattle Bowl
Bowling Alley
ArtsWest
Theatre Arts
West Seattle Art Nest
Theatre Arts
Aston Manor
Nightclub
Columbia City Theater
Nightclub
Food and Drink (1) D-
Wanna Charboiled Burger & Teriyaki
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Triangle Pub
Bar
Can Bar
Fast Food
The Roll Pod
Fast Food
Boombox
Bar
Beer and Wine Source
Alcohol
The Lumber Yard Bar
Bar
Full Tilt Ice Cream
Sweets
Elder Gods Pizza
Fast Food
Queen's Deli
Deli
Asiana Square Liquor & Wine
Alcohol
Future Primitive Brewing
Bar
Beer Star
Bar
Independent Liquor and Wine
Alcohol
Lariat Bar
Bar
Sub Shop
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Mexican Bar
Bar
Matt's Famous Chili Dogs
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sodo Chicken
Fast Food
Pho Ha
Fast Food
Mikou Teriyaki
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Fitness with a Purpose
Gym
South Park Community Center
Community Centre
Jim Wiley Community Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Southwest Community Center
Community Centre
White Center Community Center
Community Centre
Duwamish River Community Hub
Community Centre
High Point Community Center
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
Yogasmith
Gym
Fauntleroy YMCA
Gym
IsGood Woodworks
Community Centre
Arena Sports Indoor Soccer
Gym
Seattle Yoga
Gym
Van Asselt Community Center
Community Centre
Black Power Epicenter
Community Centre
Limber Yoga
Gym
Family Building
Community Centre
Microsoft Gathering Hall
Community Centre
Delridge Community Center
Community Centre
Roundbox Fitness
Gym
Bohemian Studios
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
West Seattle YMCA
Gym
City Sweats
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Meat the Live Butcher
Butcher
Lee's Produce
Grocery Store
Grocery Plus
Grocery Store
Golden House Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Hung Long Asian Market
Grocery Store
Mardi Gras Donuts
Bakery
15th Ave Bakery & Café
Bakery
Phnom Khiev Supermarket
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Cocteles de Fruta
Bakery
Pasteleria y Panaderia La Ideal
Bakery
Fruteria Sandoval
Grocery Store
Cakes of Paradise
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Deep Sea Sugar and Salt
Bakery
Castillos
Grocery Store
Super Saver Foods
Grocery Store
Dominic's Red Apple Market
Grocery Store
Indulge Desserts
Bakery
Maruta Market
Grocery Store
Lowrider Baking Company
Bakery
Duane's Garden Patch
Grocery Store
The Flora Bakehouse
Bakery
Original Bakery
Bakery
Thriftway
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Westcrest Park
Park
Westcrest Park
Playground
Riverview Playfield
Park
Cesar Chavez Park
Park
Marra-Desimone Park
Park
South Park Playground
Park
Terminal 115 Park
Park
t̓ałt̓ałucid Park and Shoreline Habitat
Park
South Park Meadow
Park
Dallas Avenue South Triangle
Park
Duwamish Waterway Park
Park
Soundway Park
Park
Tổ Đình Việt Nam;Vietnamese Cultural Center
Park
White Center Heights Park
Park
Astroland Playground
Playground
E. C. Hughes Playground;Hughes Playground Emergency Hub
Park
Steve Cox Memorial Park
Park
Roxhill Park
Park
North Shorewood Park
Park
West Duwamish Greenbelt
Park
Oxbow Park
Park
Puget Ridge Playground
Playground
Mini Mart City Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
High Point Community Center and Playfield
Park
Shops (4) C+
Highland Park Corner Store
Convenience Store
Seamart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Pacific Plumbing Supply Company
Home Improvement
West Seattle Halal Market
Convenience Store
Angle Lake Cyclery
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Tienda Super
Convenience Store
Platinum Cuts
Hairdresser
Center Tool Rentals
Home Improvement
A Dog’s Dream
Pets
Kiki Corona
Clothing
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
International Fashions
Clothing
La Típica Oaxaqueña
Convenience Store
Aaron's Bicycle Repair
Bicycle
Decoraciones Ely
Gift Shop
Salon Ken Yan
Hairdresser
Nail Salon
Beauty
Carniceria El Paisano
Convenience Store
Ivy Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Habib Discount Store
Discount Store
iCare Vision Center
Optician
ampm
Convenience Store
New Golden Village Market
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, 14.2% take public transportation in Highland Park.
Public Transit Stops (23)
Stops & Stations A+
9th Ave SW & SW Thirstle St
Bus Stop
9th Ave SW & SW Thirstle St
Bus Stop
Highland Park Way SW & SW Holden St
Bus Stop
Highland Park Way SW & SW Holden St
Bus Stop
9th Ave SW & SW Henderson St
Bus Stop
16th Ave SW & SW Thistle St
Bus Stop
8th Ave SW & SW Barton St
Bus Stop
16th Ave SW & SW Elmgrove St
Bus Stop
16th Ave SW & SW Thistle St
Bus Stop
16th Ave SW & SW Elmgrove St
Bus Stop
16th Ave SW & SW Cloverdale St
Bus Stop
16th Ave SW & SW Cloverdale St
Bus Stop
16th Ave SW & SW Kenyon St
Bus Stop
16th Ave SW & SW Kenyon St
Bus Stop
16th Ave SW & SW Trenton St
Bus Stop
S Holden St & 2nd Ave S
Bus Stop
S Holden St & 2nd Ave S
Bus Stop
Olson Pl SW & 3rd Ave SW
Bus Stop
Olson Pl SW & 3rd Ave SW
Bus Stop
16th Ave SW & SW Holden St
Bus Stop
16th Ave SW & SW Holden St
Bus Stop
Highland Park Way SW & SW Othello St
Bus Stop
Highland Park Way SW & SW Othello St
Bus Stop
16th Ave SW & SW Henderson St
Bus Stop
Olson-Myers Way Park And Ride
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
14.2% 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 Highland Park is 151/100 - which is 28% 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

Highland Park crime rates are 4,252 per 100k, which is 14% higher than Washington
Property Crime
3,844 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
408 crimes per 100k D+
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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 Highland Park is $77,412 - which is 23% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$77,412 B+
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Fire Station 11
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
Seattle City Fire Station Number 26
Fire Station
Seattle Police Department
Police
Family Dentist
Dentist
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Clinic
Westwood Pacific Dentistry
Dentist
Highline Medical Center
Doctor
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
First Impressions Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
West Seattle Wellness
Doctor
Navos West Seattle Campus
Hospital
Reflections Dental Centre
Dentist
Georgetown Fire Station
Fire Station
Sea Mar Behavioral Health
Clinic
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Clinic
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Clinic
Sea-Mar Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Apple Valley Dental & Braces
Dentist
Seattle City Fire Station Number 37
Fire Station
Palmer Chiropractic Clinic
Doctor
King County Fire Station
Fire Station
Southwest Chiropractic Clinic
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-

Highland Park home prices are $468,420 - which is 74% higher than Washington
Home Price
$468,420 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
34% A+
Home Affordability
6.1x (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 D-

The Highland Park graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% D+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Highland Park Elementary School
Sterling West Seattle Campus
Concord International School
Sanislo Elementary School
David T. Denny International Middle School
Roxhill Elementary School
Mount View Elementary
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Hamlin Robinson School
Rainier Prep
Westside School
Explorer West Middle School
The Bridge School
Shorewood Christian School
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
West Seattle Elementary School
Beverly Park Elem At Glendale
Summit Public School: Atlas
White Center Heights Elementary
Arbor Heights Elementary School
Southern Heights Elementary
St George Parish School
Bridges Transition
Van Asselt Elementary School
Gatewood Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Sterling West Seattle Campus
Chief Sealth International High School
Career Link
Summit Public School: Atlas
Health Sciences & Human Services
Technology - Engineering & Communications
Evergreen High School
Arts & Academics Academy
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Cleveland High School Stem
Highline Open Doors 1418
Bridges Transition
Gateway To College
New Start
Southwest Youth And Family Services
Seattle Urban Academy
Interagency Programs
Interagency Open Doors
South Lake High School
Rainier Beach High School
Seattle Skills Center
Derech Emunah
Derech Emunah Dba Seattle Jewish Girls High School
West Seattle 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+)

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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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  • Highland Park has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Highland Park crime rates are 35% lower than the Seattle average
  • Cost of living in Highland Park is 16% lower than the Seattle average
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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Westcrest Park
      Westcrest Park
      Riverview Playfield
      Cesar Chavez Park
      Marra-Desimone Park
      South Park Playground
      Terminal 115 Park
      t̓ałt̓ałucid Park and Shoreline Habitat

      Entertainment

      Connections Musuem
      Mel Olson Stadium
      Roxbury Lanes & Casino
      Georgetown Steam Plant
      Kenyon Hall
      Seattle Design Center
      Georgetown Arts & Cultural Center
      Seattle Escape Games

      Food & Drink

      Wanna Charboiled Burger & Teriyaki
      Subway
      Triangle Pub
      Can Bar
      The Roll Pod
      Boombox
      Beer and Wine Source
      The Lumber Yard Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland Park? Of all people who commute, 14.2% take public transportation in Highland Park.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland Park? The cost of living in Highland Park is 151/100 - which is 28% higher than Washington.
      Highland Park
      151

      51% 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 Highland Park? Highland Park crime rates are 4,252, which are 14% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      4,252 per 100k people

      83% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      83% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Highland Park? The median income in Highland Park is $77,412 which is 23% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $77,41240% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,90351% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      31% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Highland Park 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 Highland Park home prices? Highland Park home prices are $468,420 - which is 74% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $468,420154% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,53562% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      25% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Highland Park have good schools? The Highland Park graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      28% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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