Livability Score

62
/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 (4) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bark Espresso
Coffee Shop
Jewel Box Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Family Donut
Coffee Shop
Jebena Cafe
Coffee Shop
Blue Saucer Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Bridge Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Epic Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kelly Cannoli
Coffee Shop
Cloud City Coffee
Coffee Shop
Chicka Latte
Coffee Shop
Pilgrim Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Cafe Javasti
Coffee Shop
Brown Study Coffee Space
Coffee Shop
Jose's Taqueria
Coffee Shop
A Cuisine of India
Coffee Shop
Gyro on Lake City
Coffee Shop
Honore Patisserie & Espresso
Coffee Shop
Mount&Bao
Coffee Shop
Roosters Espresso
Coffee Shop
Rain Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Regal Cinemas Thornton Place 14 & IMAX
Cinema
Northwest Puppet Center
Theatre Arts
AMC Oak Tree 6
Cinema
Coyote North
Theatre Arts
Greenwood Arts Collective
Art Gallery
Seattle Public Theatre
Theatre Arts
Isaac Studio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Taproot Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Ravenna Troll Booth
Attraction
Factor Art & Gallery
Art Gallery
Jet City Improv
Theatre Arts
Crest Cinema
Cinema
Wildlife Theater
Theatre Arts
Historic Carousel
Attraction
The Grand Illusion
Cinema
Star Karaoke
Nightclub
Woodland Park Zoo
Zoo
Chapel Performance Space
Theatre Arts
Alvord Broadleaf Theater
Theatre Arts
AMC Dine-In Seattle 10
Cinema
Neptune Theatre
Theatre Arts
Landmark Varsity
Cinema
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Museum
Hughes Penthouse Theater
Theatre Arts
Magnuson Community Garden Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (20) A+
Total Wine
Alcohol
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Man vs Fries
Fast Food
Rebel Wings
Fast Food
NBRHD Kitchens
Fast Food
Sticky Wings
Fast Food
Sam's Crispy Chicken
Fast Food
Wings & Things
Fast Food
MrBeast Burger
Fast Food
Umami Burger
Fast Food
Another Wing
Fast Food
Flavortown Kitchen
Fast Food
Wow Bao
Fast Food
Taco Del Mar
Fast Food
Gyro Hut
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Domino's
Fast Food
Poké Café
Fast Food
32 Bar & Grill
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Watershed Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Enat Deli
Deli
Fitness (3) A+
F45 Training
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Northgate Community Center
Community Centre
Seattle Athletic Club
Gym
The Little Gym of Maple Leaf
Gym
Jazzercise
Gym
Haller Lake Community Club
Community Centre
Seattle Gymnastics Academy Shiveley Gym
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Lake City Community Center
Community Centre
Meadowbrook Community Center
Community Centre
Refugee Artisan Initiative
Community Centre
Power Body
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Bitter Lake Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
7400 Woodlawn
Community Centre
Greenwood Senior Center
Community Centre
Body & Brain
Gym
Han's Martial Arts Academy
Gym
GreenLake Fitness
Gym
Modo Yoga
Gym
Tenzan Aikido
Gym
ACP Crossfit
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Groceries (1) C-
QFC
Grocery Store
Zylberschtein's Delicatessen and Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Little Kitchen
Bakery
Kaffeeklatsch
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
US Food Chef's Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Asian Family Market
Grocery Store
Kiki Bakery
Bakery
Lenny's Fruits
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
PCC
Grocery Store
PCC
Grocery Store
Bell’s Cookie Co.
Bakery
QFC
Grocery Store
Coyle's Bakeshop
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
One Bite Cafe
Health Food
Grand Central Baking Company - Wedgwood
Bakery
Rising Sun Fruit Stand
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Northgate Park
Park
Hubbard Homestead Park
Park
Victory Creek Park
Park
Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel
Park
Victory Heights Playground
Playground
Victory Heights Playground
Park
Pinehurst Playground
Park
Mineral Springs Park
Park
Pinehurst Pocket Park
Park
Sacajawea Playground
Park
Northacres Park
Park
Licton Springs Park
Park
Licton Springs Playground
Playground
North 125th Street End
Park
Maple Leaf Reservoir Park
Park
Virgil Flaim Park
Park
Meadowbrook Playfield
Park
Annie's Playground
Playground
Albert Davis Park
Park
Lake City Mini-Park
Park
Meadowbrook Pond
Park
Banner Way Triangles
Park
Greenwood Park
Park
Crescent Place
Park
Penguin Park
Park
Shops (28) A+
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Green Lake Jewelry Works
Fashion
Barakah Beauty Collective
Beauty
Gifted Cutz
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Tropical Tan
Beauty
SalonCentric
Hairdresser
Rockler Woodworking & Hardware
Home Improvement
Sola Salon Studios
Hairdresser
Seattle Optical
Optician
TJ Maxx
Department Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Petco
Pets
Best Buy
Electronics
Target
Department Store
Blue Harbor Nails and Spa
Beauty
Brow Arc
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Northgate Mall
Mall
Barnes & Noble
Books
LensCrafters
Optician
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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, 28.6% take public transportation in Northgate.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations A+
NE Northgate Way & 5th Ave NE
Bus Stop
5th Ave NE & NE Northgate Way
Bus Stop
NE Northgate Way & Roosevelt Way NE
Bus Stop
5th Ave NE & NE 106th St
Bus Stop
Roosevelt Way NE & NE 108th St
Bus Stop
Roosevelt Way NE & NE 108th St
Bus Stop
5th Ave NE & Northgate Mall
Bus Stop
5th Ave NE & NE 112th St
Bus Stop
NE Northgate Way & Roosevelt Way NE
Bus Stop
5th Ave NE & NE 112th St
Bus Stop
Roosevelt Way NE & NE 105th St
Bus Stop
Roosevelt Way NE & NE 105th St
Bus Stop
5th Ave NE & NE 103rd St
Bus Stop
NE 103rd St & 5th Ave NE
Bus Stop
5th Ave NE & NE 115th St
Bus Stop
Roosevelt Way NE & NE 103rd St
Bus Stop
5th Ave NE & NE 115th St
Bus Stop
NE Northgate Way & 15th Ave NE
Bus Stop
15th Ave NE & NE Northgate Way
Bus Stop
15th Ave NE & NE Northgate Way
Bus Stop
Roosevelt Way NE & NE 102nd St
Bus Stop
NE Northgate Way & 15th Ave NE
Bus Stop
Northgate Transit Center Bay 1
Bus Stop
Northgate Transit Center Bay 4
Bus Stop
NE 100th St & 4th Ave NE
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
28.6% 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 Northgate is 152/100 - which is 29% 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

Northgate crime rates are 13,607 per 100k, which is 265% higher than Washington
Property Crime
11,710 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,897 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 Northgate is $65,554 - which is 4% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$65,554 C
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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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 (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northwest Eye Surgeons
Doctor
Seattle Smile Works
Dentist
Koh Orthodontics
Dentist
Avila Dental
Dentist
Pacific Medical Center Northgate
Clinic
Bright Now! Dental
Dentist
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion
Clinic
Seattle Precision Orthodontics
Dentist
UW Medicine Northgate Clinic
Clinic
Kaiser Permanente Northgate Medical Center
Clinic
Kaiser Permanente Physical Therapy
Doctor
RAYUS Radiology
Clinic
Emerald Dental
Dentist
The Polyclinic Northwest Pediatric
Clinic
Washington Jaw & Facial Surgery
Doctor
Northwest Outpatient Medical Center
Clinic
A Dental & Denture
Dentist
Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center
Clinic
Northwest Therapy Center
Doctor
UW Medicine
Clinic
Willamette Dental Group
Dentist
Kim Okamura, DDS
Dentist
Kidz Dental Haven
Dentist
Meridian Center For Health
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 C+

Northgate home prices are $481,040 - which is 79% higher than Washington
Home Price
$481,040 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
7.3x (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 Northgate graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to Washington
School Test Scores
50% D-
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Education Service Centers
Northgate Elementary School
Olympic View Elementary School
North Seattle French School
Sacajawea Elementary School
Perkins School
St Matthew School
Cascadia Elementary
Seattle Waldorf School
St Catherine School
Licton Springs K-8
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Olympic Hills Elementary School
Jane Addams Middle School
Hazel Wolf K-8
Fairview Christian School
Christ The King School
Wedgwood Elementary School
John Rogers Elementary School
Laurel Academy
University Prep
Our Lady Of The Lake School
Daniel Bagley Elementary School
Viewlands Elementary School
Billings Middle School
High Schools (2) A+
Education Service Centers
Middle College High School
Spring Academy
Dartmoor School
Seattle Waldorf School
Nathan Hale High School
Bishop Blanchet High School
Ingraham High School
University Prep
United Seattle & Bellevue Korean School
Roosevelt High School
Fircrest Residential Habilitation
Shorecrest High School
Puget Sounds Community School
Academy For Precision Learning
Seattle Waldorf High School
Shoreline-Monroe High School
Ballard High School
Lincoln High School
Shorewood High School
Handicapped Contractual Services
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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 F

Northgate has an overall rating of 23% from 1 reviews.
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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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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Northgate Park
      Hubbard Homestead Park
      Victory Creek Park
      Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel
      Victory Heights Playground
      Victory Heights Playground
      Pinehurst Playground
      Mineral Springs Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Cinemas Thornton Place 14 & IMAX
      Northwest Puppet Center
      AMC Oak Tree 6
      Coyote North
      Greenwood Arts Collective
      Seattle Public Theatre
      Isaac Studio Theatre
      Taproot Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Total Wine
      Jimmy John's
      Man vs Fries
      Rebel Wings
      NBRHD Kitchens
      Sticky Wings
      Sam's Crispy Chicken
      Wings & Things

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Northgate? Of all people who commute, 28.6% take public transportation in Northgate.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      29%

      22% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Northgate? The cost of living in Northgate is 152/100 - which is 29% higher than Washington.
      Northgate
      152

      52% 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 Northgate? Northgate crime rates are 13,607, which are 265% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      13,607 per 100k people

      485% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      485% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Northgate? The median income in Northgate is $65,554 which is 4% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $65,55418% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,59929% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      21% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Northgate 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

      C+ Housing

      What are Northgate home prices? Northgate home prices are $481,040 - which is 79% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $481,040160% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,54563% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      15%

      76% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Northgate have good schools? The Northgate graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to Washington
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Northgate a good place to live? Northgate has an overall rating of 23% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      23%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      23%

      1 total surveys

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