Livability Score

82
/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 (1) A+
Copper Tree Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Le Fournil
Coffee Shop
Rotunda Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Evolutionary Grounds
Coffee Shop
Eastlake Coffee & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Husky Grind
Coffee Shop
Armistice
Coffee Shop
The Buzz
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Happy
Coffee Shop
Bean & Bagel
Coffee Shop
Husky Grind
Coffee Shop
Microsoft Café
Coffee Shop
Oxbow
Coffee Shop
City Grind at the Henry
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
By George
Coffee Shop
Fuel
Coffee Shop
20 Oz Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Solstice
Coffee Shop
Mas Café
Coffee Shop
Public Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
MV Skansonia
Attraction
Ethnic Cultural Theater
Theatre Arts
Sylvan Theater
Theatre Arts
Husky Stadium
Stadium
Allen Center for the Visual Arts
Theatre Arts
Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Henry Art Gallery
Museum
Three Brick Monoliths
Attraction
Reading Room
Attraction
Clarence S. "Hec" Edmundson Pavilion
Stadium
Gas Works Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Husky Softball Stadium
Stadium
Harry Partch Instrumentarium
Attraction
Jacob Lawrence Gallery
Theatre Arts
Husky Ballpark
Stadium
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Museum
Landmark Varsity
Cinema
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Seattle Asian Art Museum
Museum
Neptune Theatre
Theatre Arts
Hughes Penthouse Theater
Theatre Arts
AMC Dine-In Seattle 10
Cinema
Star Karaoke
Nightclub
The Grand Illusion
Cinema
Japanese Garden
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) A-
The Roanoke
Bar
Seattle Caviar
Deli
Hamlin Market & Deli
Deli
The Rotunda
Fast Food
Eastlake Zoo Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Ivar's Fish Bar
Fast Food
Pagliacci Pizza
Fast Food
College Inn Pub
Bar
Concessions
Fast Food
Ichiro
Fast Food
Pagliacci Pizza
Fast Food
Big Time Brewery and Alehouse
Bar
Aladdin Charburger
Fast Food
Burger Hut
Fast Food
Sizzle & Crunch
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Finn MacCool's
Bar
H Mart grab & go
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Flowers
Bar
Kai's Bistro & Lounge
Bar
Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery
Sweets
Union Saloon
Bar
Earl's on the Ave
Bar
Fitness (1) A+
Strength Studio
Gym
Pilates on 10th
Gym
Montlake Community Center
Community Centre
Union Pilates
Gym
The Performance Fix
Gym
Eastlake Fitness
Gym
Datza
Gym
Area 01 Community Center
Community Centre
The Lab
Gym
OmCulture
Gym
Open Flight Studio
Gym
Studio Evolve
Gym
Bloedel Hall
Community Centre
We Yoga Co.
Gym
Commune Yoga
Gym
Seattle Bouldering Project
Gym
Energy Fitness & Wellness
Gym
Seattle Changing Room
Gym
Seattle Bouldering Project Upper Walls
Gym
Embrace the Moon
Gym
Bala Yoga
Gym
Studio 45
Gym
Experience Momentum
Gym
Studio Jack's Pilates
Gym
Emerald City Athletics
Gym
Groceries (0) B
Saint Bread
Bakery
District Market
Grocery Store
Grand Central Bakery - Eastlake Avenue
Bakery
H Mart
Grocery Store
Trinity Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Sea Wolf Bakery
Bakery
QFC
Grocery Store
Grand Central Bakery - Wallingford
Bakery
QFC
Grocery Store
Nuflours Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Lazy Cow Bakery
Bakery
QFC
Grocery Store
PCC
Grocery Store
Rubinstein Bagels
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Cowen Park Grocery
Grocery Store
Trophy Cupcakes
Bakery
M2M Mart
Grocery Store
Bakery Nouveau
Bakery
Marketime
Grocery Store
Bert's Red Apple Market
Grocery Store
Byen Bakeri
Bakery
Madison Park Bakery
Bakery
Parks (7) A+
East Hamlin Street End
Park
East Edgar Street End
Park
East Shelby Street End
Park
Bagley Viewpoint
Park
Roanoke Park
Park
West Montlake Park
Park
Harvard-Miller/Roanoke Annex
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Sakuma Viewpoint
Park
Montlake Playfield
Park
Rogers Playground
Park
Fritz Hedges Waterway Park
Park
East Allison Street End
Park
Good Turn Park
Park
Portage Bay Vista
Park
East Hamlin Street End
Park
South Passage Point Park
Park
Montlake Boulevard
Park
Fairview Avenue East Street End
Park
Roanoke Street Mini Park
Park
Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery
Park
North Passage Point Park
Park
Northlake Park
Park
East Louisa Street End
Park
Waterway 15
Park
Shops (2) A+
Little Lago
Convenience Store
Branford Bike
Bicycle
Central Barber Shop
Hairdresser
AFH Salon
Hairdresser
Tenth Avenue Nails & Spa
Beauty
May Salon
Beauty
E Clips
Hairdresser
Splash
Beauty
The Flower Lady
Florist
MargiDavid Salon
Hairdresser
Recycled Cycles
Bicycle
Eastlake Market
Convenience Store
Eastlake Hair
Hairdresser
Mort's Cabin
Furniture
University of Washington Drama Scene Shop
Clothing
Pete's Wine Shop And Groceries
Convenience Store
Dunn Lumber
Home Improvement
Mr. Johnson's Antiques
Furniture
Husky Team Store
Clothing
Mont's Market
Convenience Store
Filament
Hairdresser
Montlake Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Glam & Tonics
Beauty
Fisheries Supply
Home Improvement
Etc.
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, 14.6% take public transportation in Portage Bay.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations A+
E Roanoke St & Broadway E
Bus Stop
10th Ave E & E Roanoke St
Bus Stop
Harvard Ave E & E Shelby St
Bus Stop
Harvard Ave E & E Shelby St
Bus Stop
10th Ave E & E Miller St
Bus Stop
10th Ave E & E Miller St
Bus Stop
Boylston Ave E & E Roanoke St
Bus Stop
Eastlake Ave E & E Allison St
Bus Stop
Harvard Ave E & Eastlake Ave E
Bus Stop
Eastlake Ave E & E Allison St
Bus Stop
Harvard Ave E & Eastlake Ave E
Bus Stop
Eastlake Ave E & E Hamlin St
Bus Stop
Eastlake Ave E & E Hamlin St
Bus Stop
Eastlake Ave E & E Louisa St
Bus Stop
Eastlake Ave E & E Louisa St
Bus Stop
NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE
Bus Stop
NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE
Bus Stop
NE Pacific St & NE Boat St
Bus Stop
NE Pacific St & NE Pacific Pl
Bus Stop
NE Pacific Pl & NE Pacific St
Bus Stop
NE Pacific St & University Way NE
Bus Stop
Montlake Blvd E & Sr 520
Bus Stop
Montlake Blvd E & E Shelby St
Bus Stop
Eastlake Ave E & E Lynn St
Bus Stop
Eastlake Ave E & E Lynn St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
14.6% 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 Portage Bay is 229/100 - which is 94% 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+

Portage Bay crime rates are 4,022 per 100k, which is 8% higher than Washington
Property Crime
3,904 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
118 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 Portage Bay is $167,367 - which is 166% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$167,367 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.0% 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 (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Seattle Fire Station #22
Fire Station
Seattle North Detachment
Police
Urban Smiles Dentists
Dentist
Puget Sound Periodontics
Dentist
Seattle Spine
Doctor
University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake
Hospital
Brotman Baty Surgery Pavilion
Clinic
University of Washington Police Department
Police
University of Washington Center for Anxiety and Trauma Stress
Clinic
Sports Medicine Center
Clinic
D. Andrew Lewis, DDS
Dentist
University of Washington Roosevelt Medical Center
Clinic
Hall Health Center
Clinic
Dr. Sunny Kim, DDS
Dentist
Dr. Carey (Dentist)
Dentist
Always Chiropractic & Wellness
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
32 Good Reasons
Dentist
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
Wallingford Eye Center
Doctor
Wallingford Dental Arts
Dentist
ZoomCare
Clinic
Endodontic Solutions
Dentist
Puget Sound Eye Care
Doctor
Wallingford Smiles
Dentist
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

Portage Bay home prices are $1,142,650 - which is 324% higher than Washington
Home Price
$1,142,650 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
31% A+
Home Affordability
6.8x (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 Portage Bay graduation rate is 97% - which is 12% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (0) B-
Tops K-8 School
Bertschi School
Montlake Elementary School
John Stanford International School
Seattle Hebrew Academy
Bright Water Waldorf School
Stevens Elementary School
Menachem Mendel Seattle Cheder Day School
Hamilton International Middle School
Academy For Precision Learning
Puget Sounds Community School
University Child Development School
The Meridian School
St Joseph School
Lowell Elementary School
Mcdonald International School
St Benedict School
Queen Anne Elementary
B F Day Elementary School
Mcgilvra Elementary School
Hutch School
Meany Middle School
John Hay Elementary School
Cascade Parent Partnership Program
The Valley School
High Schools (0) C-
Seattle Preparatory School
Academy For Precision Learning
Puget Sounds Community School
Lincoln High School
Hutch School
Cascade Parent Partnership Program
The Bush School
Morningside Academy
Roosevelt High School
The Center School
Seattle World School
The Northwest School
Seattle Academy
Private School Services
Residential Consortium
O'Dea High School
Nova High School
Interagency Detention School
Garfield High School
University Prep
Bishop Blanchet High School
Svi 1418 Re-Engagement Program
Summit Public School: Sierra
Ballard High School
Dartmoor 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+

Portage Bay has an overall rating of 90% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
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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Portage Bay Area Facts

  • Portage Bay has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Portage Bay crime rates are 39% lower than the Seattle average
  • Cost of living in Portage Bay is 27% higher than the Seattle average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      East Hamlin Street End
      East Edgar Street End
      East Shelby Street End
      Bagley Viewpoint
      Roanoke Park
      West Montlake Park
      Harvard-Miller/Roanoke Annex
      Fairview Park

      Entertainment

      MV Skansonia
      Ethnic Cultural Theater
      Sylvan Theater
      Husky Stadium
      Allen Center for the Visual Arts
      Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse
      Henry Art Gallery
      Three Brick Monoliths

      Food & Drink

      The Roanoke
      Seattle Caviar
      Hamlin Market & Deli
      The Rotunda
      Eastlake Zoo Tavern
      Subway
      Ivar's Fish Bar
      Pagliacci Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Portage Bay? Of all people who commute, 14.6% take public transportation in Portage Bay.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      26% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Portage Bay? The cost of living in Portage Bay is 229/100 - which is 94% higher than Washington.
      Portage Bay
      229

      129% 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 Portage Bay? Portage Bay crime rates are 4,022, which are 8% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      4,022 per 100k people

      73% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      73% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Portage Bay? The median income in Portage Bay is $167,367 which is 166% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $167,367203% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $98,848231% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      58% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Portage Bay 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 Portage Bay home prices? Portage Bay home prices are $1,142,650 - which is 324% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $1,142,650519% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,65674% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Portage Bay have good schools? The Portage Bay graduation rate is 97% - which is 12% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% 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 Portage Bay a good place to live? Portage Bay has an overall rating of 90% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      3 total surveys

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