Livability Score

76
/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 (22) A+
C&P Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Youngstown Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Uptown Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Flying Apron
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cupcake Royale
Coffee Shop
Nikko Teriyaki
Coffee Shop
Sound and Fog
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Supreme
Coffee Shop
Fiddlehead
Coffee Shop
Lula Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coastline Burgers
Coffee Shop
Itto's Tapas
Coffee Shop
Caffe Ladro
Coffee Shop
Nos Nos Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Grillbird Teriyaki
Coffee Shop
Realfine Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Olympia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Shug’s Mini
Coffee Shop
Cafe Osita
Coffee Shop
Pearls Tea & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Realfine Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
ArtsWest
Theatre Arts
West Seattle Bowl
Bowling Alley
West Seattle Art Nest
Theatre Arts
West Seattle Stadium
Stadium
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Kenyon Hall
Theatre Arts
Log House Museum
Museum
Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Admiral Twin Theater
Cinema
Seattle Civic Dance Theatre
Theatre Arts
Seattle Escape Games
Attraction
Roxbury Lanes & Casino
Bowling Alley
Seattle Design Center
Theatre Arts
Aston Manor
Nightclub
Monkey Loft
Nightclub
Connections Musuem
Museum
Living Computers: Museum + Labs
Museum
Mel Olson Stadium
Stadium
Georgetown Arts & Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Gallery B612
Art Gallery
Georgetown Steam Plant
Museum
Coast Guard Museum Northwest
Museum
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Museum
Showbox SoDo
Nightclub
T-Mobile Park
Stadium
Food and Drink (28) A+
Till Dawn
Bar
The Bridge
Bar
Beveridge Place Pub
Bar
Whiskey West
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Husky Deli
Deli
Elliott Bay Brewery and Pub
Bar
Poggie Tavern
Bar
Bin 41
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Baja Taco
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cold Crash Brewing Co. Tasting Room
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Alley
Bar
The Beer Junction
Bar
Moto
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Dumplings of Fury
Fast Food
Shadow Land
Bar
Pagliacci Pizza
Fast Food
Coastline Burgers
Sweets
Three 9 Lounge
Bar
West Seattle Brewing Company
Bar
Fitness (11) A+
Limber Yoga
Gym
Meserve Bikram Yoga
Gym
Seattle Yoga
Gym
Bohemian Studios
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Senior Center of West Seattle
Community Centre
City Sweats
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
West Seattle YMCA
Gym
Aikido of West Seattle
Gym
S.I.M.A Martial Arts
Gym
High Point Community Center
Community Centre
Delridge Community Center
Community Centre
Barre3
Gym
Hiawatha Community Center
Community Centre
Alki Community Center
Community Centre
Inspire
Gym
Spira Power Yoga
Gym
Southwest Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Fauntleroy YMCA
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
IsGood Woodworks
Community Centre
Arena Sports Indoor Soccer
Gym
Fitness with a Purpose
Gym
Groceries (9) A+
Bakery Nouveau
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Flying Apron
Bakery
A La Mode Pies
Bakery
Thriftway
Grocery Store
Cupcake Royale
Bakery
QFC
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
The Swinery
Butcher
PCC
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Baked
Bakery
Bebop Waffle Shop
Bakery
Metropolitan Market
Grocery Store
Original Bakery
Bakery
Indulge Desserts
Bakery
QFC
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Restaurant Depot
Grocery Store
Lee's Produce
Grocery Store
Meat the Live Butcher
Butcher
Grocery Plus
Grocery Store
Mardi Gras Donuts
Bakery
Golden House Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Parks (24) A+
Morgan Junction Park
Park
Ercolini Park
Park
Fairmount Playfield
Park
Junction Plaza
Park
Pelly Place Natural Area
Park
Me-Kwa-Mooks Park
Park
Lowman Beach Park
Park
Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook
Park
Fauntleroy Place
Park
Rotary Viewpoint
Park
Dakota Place Park
Park
Judy Fey Park
Park
Viewpoint Park
Park
High Point Pond Park
Park
High Point Commons Park
Park
Solstice Park
Park
Myrtle Reservoir Park
Park
School House Park
Park
Orchard Street Ravine
Park
Mulberry Park
Park
48th and Charlestown Landbanked Site
Park
North Play Area
Playground
Weather Watch Park
Park
Bataan Park
Park
Greg Davis Park
Park
Shops (72) A+
Winners on California
Hairdresser
Paper Boat Booksellers
Books
Nail Time
Beauty
Hanh's Modern Hair
Hairdresser
Washington Beauty School
Hairdresser
California Nails Salon
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Junction True Value
Home Improvement
Elegant Nails by Tina
Beauty
Savvy Home Store
Furniture
Sleepers in Seattle
Furniture
Flourish Beauty
Beauty
Curious Kidstuff
Toys
My Three Little Birds
Clothing
Seasons Salon & Spa
Beauty
Wallflower
Florist
West Seattle Vision
Optician
AT&T
Electronics
Pet Elements
Pets
Bolsa Nails
Beauty
Rose Nails
Beauty
Virago Gallery
Fashion
Bishop's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Cigar Land
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
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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, 18.7% take public transportation in West Seattle.
Public Transit Stops (143)
Stops & Stations A+
48th Ave SW & SW Findlay St
Bus Stop
48th Ave SW & SW Findlay St
Bus Stop
SW Brandon St & 48th Ave SW
Bus Stop
SW Brandon St & 48th Ave SW
Bus Stop
48th Ave SW & SW Juneau St
Bus Stop
48th Ave SW & SW Juneau St
Bus Stop
Beach Dr SW & SW Shore Pl
Bus Stop
Beach Dr SW & SW Shore Pl
Bus Stop
49th Ave SW & SW Dawson St
Bus Stop
49th Ave SW & SW Dawson St
Bus Stop
Beach Dr SW & Atlas Pl SW
Bus Stop
Beach Dr SW & Atlas Pl SW
Bus Stop
Beach Dr SW & SW Shore Pl
Bus Stop
Beach Dr SW & SW Shore Pl
Bus Stop
48th Ave SW & SW Raymond St
Bus Stop
48th Ave SW & SW Raymond St
Bus Stop
California Ave SW & SW Findlay St
Bus Stop
California Ave SW & SW Findlay St
Bus Stop
49th Ave SW & SW Hudson St
Bus Stop
49th Ave SW & SW Hudson St
Bus Stop
California Ave SW & SW Dawson St
Bus Stop
48th Ave SW & SW Graham St
Bus Stop
Beach Dr SW & Atlas Pl SW
Bus Stop
48th Ave SW & SW Graham St
Bus Stop
Beach Dr SW & Atlas Pl SW
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
18.7% 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 West Seattle is 182/100 - which is 54% 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

West Seattle crime rates are 3,821 per 100k, which is 2% higher than Washington
Property Crime
3,418 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
403 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 West Seattle is $114,356 - which is 82% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$114,356 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.4% 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 (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
West Seattle Women’s Health and Midwifery
Clinic
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Peter H. Yi
Dentist
Super Supplements
Pharmacy
Conscious Choice Chiropractic
Doctor
Pharmaca West Seattle
Pharmacy
Care Clinic
Clinic
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
CityMD
Clinic
Tangelo
Doctor
ZoomCare
Clinic
Seattle City Fire Station Number 32
Fire Station
Franciscan Medical Clinic
Clinic
Michael Korn D.D.S.
Dentist
Gerald K. Wolff
Dentist
Neighborcare Health at High Point
Clinic
West Seattle Smile Co.
Dentist
Fibromialgia Clinic
Doctor
Sorenson Orthodontics
Dentist
Kae Dental
Dentist
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Seattle City Fire Station Number 37
Fire Station
Navos West Seattle Campus
Hospital
Seattle Police Department
Police
Sound Orthodontics
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+

West Seattle home prices are $715,152 - which is 166% higher than Washington
Home Price
$715,152 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
29% A+
Home Affordability
6.3x (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 A+

The West Seattle graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
76% B+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (6) F
Fairmount Park Elementary School
Hope Lutheran School
Pathfinder K-8 School
Gatewood Elementary School
Holy Rosary School
Tilden School
West Seattle Elementary School
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
Genesee Hill Elementary
Madison Middle School
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Alki Elementary School
Sanislo Elementary School
Lafayette Elementary School
David T. Denny International Middle School
Summit Public School: Atlas
Roxhill Elementary School
Highland Park Elementary School
Westside School
Explorer West Middle School
Arbor Heights Elementary School
The Bridge School
Shorewood Christian School
Sterling West Seattle Campus
Maple Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Southwest Youth And Family Services
West Seattle High School
Career Link
Chief Sealth International High School
Summit Public School: Atlas
Sterling West Seattle Campus
Seattle Skills Center
Cleveland High School Stem
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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 C-

West Seattle has an overall rating of 59% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (8)
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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West Seattle Area Facts

  • West Seattle has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • West Seattle crime rates are 42% lower than the Seattle average
  • Cost of living in West Seattle is 1% higher than the Seattle average

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DON'T love in Seattle. But if you had to ... 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 20, 2022) I lived and worked for Seattle more than 30 years. I wrote a long review under "Seattle," effectively saying, "Don't."

But what if you met the partner of your dreams or something, or just had to live there? First, if that reason is UW or SU, this won't work for you. West Seattle ...Read More is a good ways from SU with traffic, and way too far to UW (all the away diagonally across the city).

If I had to live in Seattle, I would move back to the area I sold my home in - West Seattle. And not just anywhere in West Seattle, but literally either west of 35 Ave SW and south of SW Alaska - the further south, The better. If you don't have enough $$$ for that, then along 9th Ave SW, but paying close attention to crime maps and probably calling the SW Precinct for input.

The biggest problem for West Seattle if you arent working permanently from home is that any commute downtown is a nightmare because the main bridge is down for repairs for at least another year. The Catch 22 there is that once that bridge is operational again, West Seattle may well continue down the slide the rest of Seattle already has. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Morgan Junction Park
      Ercolini Park
      Fairmount Playfield
      Junction Plaza
      Pelly Place Natural Area
      Me-Kwa-Mooks Park
      Lowman Beach Park
      Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook

      Entertainment

      ArtsWest
      West Seattle Bowl
      West Seattle Art Nest
      West Seattle Stadium
      Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
      Kenyon Hall
      Log House Museum
      Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center

      Food & Drink

      Till Dawn
      The Bridge
      Beveridge Place Pub
      Whiskey West
      Chipotle
      Husky Deli
      Elliott Bay Brewery and Pub
      Poggie Tavern

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Seattle? Of all people who commute, 18.7% take public transportation in West Seattle.
      Drive to Work
      51%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      19%

      12% 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 West Seattle? The cost of living in West Seattle is 182/100 - which is 54% higher than Washington.
      West Seattle
      182

      82% 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 West Seattle? West Seattle crime rates are 3,821, which are 2% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      3,821 per 100k people

      64% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      64% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Seattle? The median income in West Seattle is $114,356 which is 82% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $114,356107% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $65,499120% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Seattle 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 West Seattle home prices? West Seattle home prices are $715,152 - which is 166% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $715,152287% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,81291% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does West Seattle have good schools? The West Seattle graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      76%

      59% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is West Seattle a good place to live? West Seattle has an overall rating of 59% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      8 total surveys

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