Livability Score

71
/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 (69) A+
Denny Café
Coffee Shop
Orin's Place
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pasta & Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Off the Rez Cafe
Coffee Shop
Homegrown
Coffee Shop
Jujubeet - University Village
Coffee Shop
Mr. West
Coffee Shop
Public Grounds
Coffee Shop
Juice Press
Coffee Shop
Beetle Cafe
Coffee Shop
RedBean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Oasis Tea Zone
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Seattle Best Tea Co.
Coffee Shop
Capsule Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dont Yell At Me
Coffee Shop
Cafe Allegro
Coffee Shop
Tea Republik
Coffee Shop
Unity Museum
Coffee Shop
Zen Noodle
Coffee Shop
Samir's Mediterranean Grill
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bulldog News
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (23) A+
Hughes Penthouse Theater
Theatre Arts
Jacob Lawrence Gallery
Theatre Arts
Harry Partch Instrumentarium
Attraction
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Museum
Reading Room
Attraction
Three Brick Monoliths
Attraction
Landmark Varsity
Cinema
Neptune Theatre
Theatre Arts
Henry Art Gallery
Museum
Star Karaoke
Nightclub
Allen Center for the Visual Arts
Theatre Arts
The Grand Illusion
Cinema
Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Husky Ballpark
Stadium
Sylvan Theater
Theatre Arts
Ethnic Cultural Theater
Theatre Arts
AMC Dine-In Seattle 10
Cinema
Clarence S. "Hec" Edmundson Pavilion
Stadium
Jet City Improv
Theatre Arts
Factor Art & Gallery
Art Gallery
The Ravenna Troll Booth
Attraction
Husky Stadium
Stadium
Husky Softball Stadium
Stadium
MV Skansonia
Attraction
Chapel Performance Space
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (56) A+
Frost Bite
Sweets
The Confectionery
Sweets
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream - U Village
Sweets
Rachel's Ginger Beer - University Village
Bar
Ma’ono Fried Chicken
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
Trophy Cupcakes
Sweets
Hello Robin
Sweets
Shake Shack
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Evergreens
Fast Food
Veggie Grill
Fast Food
Fran's Chocolates
Sweets
Nasai Teriyaki
Fast Food
Pagliacci Pizza
Fast Food
Shawarma King
Fast Food
Mee Sum Pastry
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery
Sweets
Earl's on the Ave
Bar
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Flowers
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Kai's Bistro & Lounge
Bar
H Mart grab & go
Fast Food
Fitness (11) A+
SoulCycle
Gym
Metropolitan Pilates
Gym
Open Flight Studio
Gym
Dahn Yoga
Gym
University Heights Community Center
Community Centre
CrossFit Deliverance
Gym
We Yoga Co.
Gym
Area 01 Community Center
Community Centre
Laurel Village Community Center
Community Centre
Ten Kicks Gym
Gym
Healing Yoga Center
Gym
Wunderkind
Community Centre
Project Fortius
Gym
Commune Yoga
Gym
Community Fitness
Gym
The Center for Yoga
Gym
Vitality Pilates
Gym
Strength Studio
Gym
Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center
Community Centre
Barre 3
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Emerald City Boxing Gym
Gym
Shefayoga
Gym
Laurelhurst Community Center
Community Centre
Montlake Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (8) A+
H Mart
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
District Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Trinity Market
Grocery Store
Saint Bread
Bakery
Cowen Park Grocery
Grocery Store
Sod House Bakery
Bakery
Rising Sun Fruit Stand
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Metropolitan Market
Grocery Store
One Bite Cafe
Health Food
View Ridge PCC
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Grateful Bread Baking Co
Bakery
Grand Central Bakery - Wallingford
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Bell’s Cookie Co.
Bakery
PCC
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grand Central Baking Company - Wedgwood
Bakery
Sea Wolf Bakery
Bakery
Little Kitchen
Bakery
Grand Central Bakery - Eastlake Avenue
Bakery
Parks (27) A+
Ravenna Woods
Park
Denny Yard
Park
The Quad
Park
Parrington Lawn
Park
17th Avenue Northeast Center Strip
Park
Campus Parkway
Park
Ravenna Park Triangle
Park
Sand Box
Playground
International Peace Grove
Park
Park Home Circle
Park
Christie Park
Park
Portage Bay Vista
Park
University Playground
Park
Ravenna Park
Park
Peace Park
Park
Sakuma Viewpoint
Park
Fritz Hedges Waterway Park
Park
Northlake Park
Park
Cowen Park
Park
North Passage Point Park
Park
South Passage Point Park
Park
Montlake Boulevard
Park
East Montlake Park
Park
West Montlake Park
Park
Waterway 15
Park
Shops (140) A+
District Market
Convenience Store
Seattle Sun Tan
Beauty
Mud Bay
Pets
AT&T
Electronics
Banana Republic
Clothing
Pottery Barn
Furniture
Tommy Bahama
Clothing
Sunglass Hut
Optician
Pottery Barn Kids
Furniture
Restoration Hardware
Furniture
Eileen Fisher
Clothing
Zovo
Clothing
Twist
Fashion
Margaret O'Leary
Clothing
Fireworks
Gift Shop
Kiehl's
Beauty
Brandy Melville
Clothing
SkinSpirit
Beauty
Bryn Walker
Clothing
Headlines Salon
Hairdresser
Sole Food
Shoes
Razer
Electronics
Scotch & Soda
Clothing
Ben Bridge
Fashion
K-Banana
Beauty
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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, 29.8% take public transportation in University District.
Public Transit Stops (113)
Stops & Stations A+
NE 45th St & 19th Ave NE
Bus Stop
NE 45th St & 20th Ave NE
Bus Stop
Stevens Way & Chelan Ln
Bus Stop
NE 45th St & Memorial Way NE
Bus Stop
Stevens Way & Memorial Way
Bus Stop
25th Ave NE & NE 47th St
Bus Stop
NE 45th St & 17th Ave NE
Bus Stop
Stevens Way & Pend Oreille Rd
Bus Stop
25th Ave NE & NE 47th St
Bus Stop
Montlake Blvd NE & NE 45th St
Bus Stop
Stevens Way & Pend Oreille Rd
Bus Stop
NE 50th St & 19th Ave NE
Bus Stop
Montlake Blvd NE & NE 45th St
Bus Stop
20th Ave NE & NE 50th St
Bus Stop
15th Ave NE & NE 45th St
Bus Stop
15th Ave NE & NE 45th St
Bus Stop
NE 45th St & 27th Ave NE
Bus Stop
15th Ave NE & NE 43rd St
Bus Stop
15th Ave NE & NE 42nd St
Bus Stop
NE 50th St & 16th Ave NE
Bus Stop
NE 45th St & University Village
Bus Stop
20th Ave NE & NE 52nd St
Bus Stop
University Way NE & NE 45th St
Bus Stop
University Way NE & NE 43rd St
Bus Stop
University Way NE & NE 43rd St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
29.8% 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 University District is 194/100 - which is 64% 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

University District crime rates are 7,682 per 100k, which is 106% higher than Washington
Property Crime
6,832 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
850 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 B

The median income in University District is $61,264 - which is 3% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$61,264 C-
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 (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Virginia Mason University Village Medical Center
Clinic
UW Neighborhood Ravenna Clinic
Clinic
InHealth PLLC
Doctor
Hall Health Center
Clinic
Trailside Dentistry
Dentist
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
ZoomCare
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
QFC Pharmacy #807
Pharmacy
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
CareClinic
Clinic
Dr. Carey (Dentist)
Dentist
Nicole O'Bryan DMD Denistry
Dentist
32 Good Reasons
Dentist
Swedish Sand Point Primary Care
Clinic
U-District Smiles
Dentist
University of Washington Police Department
Police
University of Washington Center for Anxiety and Trauma Stress
Clinic
Lakeview Medical Dental
Clinic
Seattle Fire Station No. 17
Fire Station
University of Washington Roosevelt Medical Center
Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Sports Medicine Center
Clinic
University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake
Hospital
Wallingford Eye Center
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

University District home prices are $850,889 - which is 216% higher than Washington
Home Price
$850,889 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
65% A+
Home Affordability
13.9x (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 A+

The University District graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (4) D-
Menachem Mendel Seattle Cheder Day School
Academy For Precision Learning
Puget Sounds Community School
University Child Development School
John Stanford International School
Bryant Elementary School
Assumption-St Bridget School
The Meridian School
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Seattle Area German American School
Montlake Elementary School
St Benedict School
Villa Academy
Green Lake Elementary School
Tops K-8 School
Hamilton International Middle School
Eckstein Middle School
Concordia Lutheran School
Mcdonald International School
Bertschi School
Billings Middle School
University Prep
Fairview Christian School
Seattle Hebrew Academy
View Ridge Elementary School
High Schools (2) B-
Academy For Precision Learning
Puget Sounds Community School
Roosevelt High School
Seattle Preparatory School
Lincoln High School
University Prep
Bishop Blanchet High School
Seattle Waldorf High School
Cascade Parent Partnership Program
Dartmoor School
The Bush School
Seattle Waldorf School
Spring Academy
Hutch School
Morningside Academy
Nathan Hale High School
Seattle World School
The Center School
Seattle Academy
Residential Consortium
Education Service Centers
Ballard High School
Middle College High School
The Northwest 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+)

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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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  • University District has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • University District crime rates are 17% higher than the Seattle average
  • Cost of living in University District is 8% higher than the Seattle average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ravenna Woods
      Denny Yard
      The Quad
      Parrington Lawn
      17th Avenue Northeast Center Strip
      Campus Parkway
      Ravenna Park Triangle
      Sand Box

      Entertainment

      Hughes Penthouse Theater
      Jacob Lawrence Gallery
      Harry Partch Instrumentarium
      Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
      Reading Room
      Three Brick Monoliths
      Landmark Varsity
      Neptune Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Frost Bite
      The Confectionery
      Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream - U Village
      Rachel's Ginger Beer - University Village
      Ma’ono Fried Chicken
      Menchie's
      Trophy Cupcakes
      Hello Robin

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University District? Of all people who commute, 29.8% take public transportation in University District.
      Drive to Work
      25%

      47% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      30%

      24% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      25%

      21% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University District? The cost of living in University District is 194/100 - which is 64% higher than Washington.
      University District
      194

      94% 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 University District? University District crime rates are 7,682, which are 106% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      7,682 per 100k people

      231% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      231% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in University District? The median income in University District is $61,264 which is 3% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $61,26411% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,2561% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      13% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is University District 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 University District home prices? University District home prices are $850,889 - which is 216% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $850,889361% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,50058% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      18%

      72% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does University District have good schools? The University District graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% 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

      N/A User Ratings

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