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 (9) A+
Teasome
Coffee Shop
Home Espresso Repair and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gather + Graze Café
Coffee Shop
Zoo Java
Coffee Shop
Stumbletown Ballard
Coffee Shop
Chocolat Vitale
Coffee Shop
The Wild Cup
Coffee Shop
Cafe Bambino
Coffee Shop
Port & Anchor
Coffee Shop
Red Arrow Coffee
Coffee Shop
Slate Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Mainstay Provisions
Coffee Shop
Zoka Coffee
Coffee Shop
Herkimer Coffee - Phinney Ridge
Coffee Shop
Diva Espresso
Coffee Shop
Makeda & Mingus
Coffee Shop
Kdessert
Coffee Shop
Seattle Meowtropolitan
Coffee Shop
Lula Salads
Coffee Shop
Olé Café
Coffee Shop
Lighthouse Roasters
Coffee Shop
Caffe Vita
Coffee Shop
Mighty-O Donuts
Coffee Shop
Zoka Coffee - Greenlake
Coffee Shop
Diva Espresso
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Historic Carousel
Attraction
Wildlife Theater
Theatre Arts
Woodland Park Zoo
Zoo
Alvord Broadleaf Theater
Theatre Arts
Bossa Nova
Theatre Arts
Seattle Public Theatre
Theatre Arts
Fremont Abbey Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Blowing Sands
Theatre Arts
Hale's Palladium
Theatre Arts
Chapel Performance Space
Theatre Arts
Isaac Studio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Egan's Ballard Jam House
Nightclub
Taproot Theatre
Theatre Arts
Greenwood Arts Collective
Art Gallery
Cedar Room
Nightclub
Nectar Lounge
Nightclub
West of Lenin
Theatre Arts
Tractor Tavern
Nightclub
Majestic Bay
Cinema
AMC Dine-In Seattle 10
Cinema
National Nordic Museum
Museum
MV Skansonia
Attraction
Factor Art & Gallery
Art Gallery
Jet City Improv
Theatre Arts
The Grand Illusion
Cinema
Food and Drink (17) A+
TM Dessert Works
Sweets
Sully's Snowgoose Saloon
Bar
Tokara
Sweets
The Whits End
Bar
Pizza Corner
Fast Food
Ridgewood Bottle & Tap
Bar
Oliver Twist
Bar
The Tin Hat
Bar
Molly Maguire's
Bar
The Dray
Bar
Nutty Squirrel Gelato
Sweets
Choice Deli & Grocery
Fast Food
Prost!
Bar
Chez Phinney
Bar
74th Street Alehouse
Bar
Pie Bar
Sweets
Bluebird Ice Cream
Sweets
Duck Island Ale House
Bar
Kidd Valley
Fast Food
St. Andrews
Bar
Über
Bar
Bale Breaker Yonder Taproom
Bar
Lucky Envelope Brewing
Bar
Stoup Brewing
Bar
TangleTown Public House
Bar
Fitness (4) A+
Phinney Neighborhood Center, Upper Building
Community Centre
Phinney Neighborhood Center, Lower/Brick Building
Community Centre
Body By Impulse
Gym
Vitality Pilates
Gym
Crossfit Phinney Ridge
Gym
Ian Fitness
Gym
Ballard Barbell and Boxing Club
Gym
ACP Crossfit
Gym
Tenzan Aikido
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
The Yoga Tree
Gym
Upbeats
Gym
Twenty Pound Hammer
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Marcelo Alonso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gym
Ballard Crossfit
Gym
Aditi Yoga & Bodywork
Gym
Soma Yoga
Gym
Aditi
Gym
Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-do Institute
Gym
Greenwood Senior Center
Community Centre
The Six
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Crossfit Seattle
Gym
TruFusion Ballard
Gym
Groceries (3) A+
Fresh Flours
Bakery
A La Mode Pies
Bakery
Ken's Market
Grocery Store
PCC
Grocery Store
Marketime
Grocery Store
Town & Country
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grand Central Bakery - Wallingford
Bakery
QFC
Grocery Store
Rosellini’s
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Better Meat
Butcher
Coyle's Bakeshop
Bakery
Top Banana
Grocery Store
Scandinavian Specialties
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Little Prague Bakery & Deli
Bakery
PCC
Grocery Store
Bell’s Cookie Co.
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Wildflour
Bakery
A La Mode Pies
Bakery
PCC
Grocery Store
Ballard Sunday Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
Lazy Cow Bakery
Bakery
Parks (14) A+
West Woodland Park Playground
Playground
59th Street Park
Park
Linden Orchard Park
Park
Greenwood Triangle
Park
Sunset Place
Park
War Garden Public Park
Park
Woodland Park
Park
Cascade Place
Park
Fremont Peak Park
Park
Gilman Playground
Park
Kirke Park
Park
Green Lake Park
Park
Keystone Place
Park
6th Avenue Northwest Pocket Park
Park
Gemenskap Park
Park
St Benedict Playground
Playground
Ross Playground
Park
Officer Jackson Lone Playground
Playground
Alice Ball Park
Park
Meridian Playground
Park
Corliss Place
Park
B.F. Day Playfield
Park
Wallingford Playfield
Park
Ballard Corners Park
Park
Crescent Place
Park
Shops (27) A+
The Daily Planet
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Adv3nture
Clothing
Diva Nail Lounge
Beauty
Drink Books
Books
Rudy's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Bodhi Salon
Hairdresser
Bruja Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Zoo Store
Gift Shop
Kym's Kiddy Corner
Clothing
Greenwood Massage
Beauty
Johnson & Johnson Antiques
Furniture
Ceres
Hairdresser
Hair Options
Hairdresser
Penny B. & Company
Hairdresser
BaBaLouise
Hairdresser
Greenwood Hardware
Home Improvement
Beats And Bohos
Clothing
Goodwill
Discount Store
Labels
Clothing
Light Owl Shop
Gift Shop
The Singing Barber
Hairdresser
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Choice Deli & Grocery
Convenience Store
Terra Bella Flowers & Mercantile
Florist
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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, 20.5% take public transportation in Phinney Ridge.
Public Transit Stops (25)
Stops & Stations A+
Phinney Ave N & N 60th St
Bus Stop
Phinney Ave N & N 61st St
Bus Stop
Phinney Ave N & N 59th St
Bus Stop
Phinney Ave N & N 58th St
Bus Stop
Phinney Ave N & N 60th St
Bus Stop
Phinney Ave N & N 65th St
Bus Stop
Phinney Ave N & N 55th St
Bus Stop
Phinney Ave N & N 55th St
Bus Stop
Phinney Ave N & N 67th St
Bus Stop
Phinney Ave N & N 54th St
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 65th St
Bus Stop
Woodland Pl N & N 65th St
Bus Stop
Phinney Ave N & N 67th St
Bus Stop
Phinney Ave N & N 53rd St
Bus Stop
Greenwood Ave N & N 70th St
Bus Stop
NW Market St & 3rd Ave NW
Bus Stop
NW Market St & 3rd Ave NW
Bus Stop
NW Market St & 6th Ave NW
Bus Stop
Phinney Ave N & N 50th St
Bus Stop
NW Market St & 5th Ave NW
Bus Stop
8th Ave NW & NW 60th St
Bus Stop
NW Market St & NW 50th St
Bus Stop
Greenwood Ave N & N 72nd St
Bus Stop
8th Ave NW & NW 61st St
Bus Stop
NW Market St & NW 50th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
20.5% 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 Phinney Ridge is 195/100 - which is 65% 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 C+

Phinney Ridge crime rates are 2,491 per 100k, which is 33% lower than Washington
Property Crime
2,237 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
254 crimes per 100k B
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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 Phinney Ridge is $120,498 - which is 92% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$120,498 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% 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 (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Seattle Dental Arts
Dentist
Dento-Facial Fx Inc.
Dentist
Espresso Dental
Dentist
Urban Dental Group
Dentist
Phinney Ridge Dental
Dentist
Seattle City Fire Station Number 21
Fire Station
Phinney Ridge Eyecare
Doctor
Greenlake Dental
Dentist
ZoomCare
Clinic
Pain Relief Abrah's Chiropratic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Neurologic Clinic
Clinic
Keystone Dental
Dentist
Union Physical Therapy
Clinic
Kenny To, DDS
Dentist
Ballard Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
The Lice Clinic
Clinic
Wallingford Family Dentistry
Dentist
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Neighborcare Health at 45th Street
Doctor
Neighborcare Health Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Greenlake Family Dentistry
Dentist
Linda Fukuda DDS
Dentist
Polyclinic
Doctor
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 B-

Phinney Ridge home prices are $841,450 - which is 212% higher than Washington
Home Price
$841,450 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
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 A

The Phinney Ridge graduation rate is 98% - which is 13% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
98% A+
Elementary Schools (0) B-
West Woodland Elementary School
Root Academy
Kapka Cooperative School
St John School
St Benedict School
Pacific Crest School
St Alphonsus School
Greenwood Elementary School
Daniel Bagley Elementary School
Mcdonald International School
Green Lake Elementary School
The Meridian School
Whittier Elementary School
B F Day Elementary School
Hamilton International Middle School
Salmon Bay K-8 School
Billings Middle School
Seattle Area German American School
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Licton Springs K-8
University Child Development School
Cascadia Elementary
John Stanford International School
Adams Elementary School
Fairview Christian School
High Schools (0) F
Ballard High School
Lincoln High School
Bishop Blanchet High School
Cascade Parent Partnership Program
Puget Sounds Community School
Academy For Precision Learning
Roosevelt High School
Spring Academy
Residential Consortium
Dartmoor School
University Prep
Seattle Preparatory School
Education Service Centers
Middle College High School
Seattle Waldorf School
Hutch School
The Center School
Nathan Hale High School
Morningside Academy
Ingraham High School
Private School 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 A+

Phinney Ridge has an overall rating of 83% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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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Phinney Ridge Area Facts

  • Phinney Ridge has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Phinney Ridge crime rates are 62% lower than the Seattle average
  • Cost of living in Phinney Ridge is 8% higher than the Seattle average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      West Woodland Park Playground
      59th Street Park
      Linden Orchard Park
      Greenwood Triangle
      Sunset Place
      War Garden Public Park
      Woodland Park
      Cascade Place

      Entertainment

      Historic Carousel
      Wildlife Theater
      Woodland Park Zoo
      Alvord Broadleaf Theater
      Bossa Nova
      Seattle Public Theatre
      Fremont Abbey Arts Center
      Blowing Sands

      Food & Drink

      TM Dessert Works
      Sully's Snowgoose Saloon
      Tokara
      The Whits End
      Pizza Corner
      Ridgewood Bottle & Tap
      Oliver Twist
      The Tin Hat

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Phinney Ridge? Of all people who commute, 20.5% take public transportation in Phinney Ridge.
      Drive to Work
      48%

      25% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      21%

      14% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Phinney Ridge? The cost of living in Phinney Ridge is 195/100 - which is 65% higher than Washington.
      Phinney Ridge
      195

      95% more expensive than average

      Seattle
      180

      80% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Phinney Ridge? Phinney Ridge crime rates are 2,491, which are 33% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,491 per 100k people

      7% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      7% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Phinney Ridge? The median income in Phinney Ridge is $120,498 which is 92% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $120,498118% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $69,424133% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Phinney Ridge 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

      B- Housing

      What are Phinney Ridge home prices? Phinney Ridge home prices are $841,450 - which is 212% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $841,450356% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,73883% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Phinney Ridge have good schools? The Phinney Ridge graduation rate is 98% - which is 13% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% 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 Phinney Ridge a good place to live? Phinney Ridge has an overall rating of 83% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      2 total surveys

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