Livability Score

78
/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 (14) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Emerald City Smoothie
Coffee Shop
BigFoot Java
Coffee Shop
Cool Bean Espresso
Coffee Shop
Gravity Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Black Bear Frozen Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Cafe Elite
Coffee Shop
Luke's Donuts
Coffee Shop
BigFoot Java
Coffee Shop
Yeti Yogurt
Coffee Shop
BigFoot Java
Coffee Shop
DCR Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BigFoot Java
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kassies Korner
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Associated
Coffee Shop
Bigfoot Java
Coffee Shop
Fast Break Java
Coffee Shop
Fox Hollow Coffee
Coffee Shop
Foxy Lady Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Regal Cinemas Longston Place Stadium 14
Cinema
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Gibson Zoo and Aquarium
Zoo
Food and Drink (42) C+
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Crumbl Cookies
Sweets
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
Out & About Burgers
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fierce County Ciders
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Panda Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Rainier Growlers
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Ivar's Seafood Bar
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (13) A+
Vil Athletics
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Hot Yoga
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Tae Kwon Do
Gym
The Roost CrossFit
Gym
Puyallup Cheer Academy
Gym
9 Round
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Hot 26 Yoga
Gym
Elite Martial Arts
Gym
YMCA
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Salvation Army
Community Centre
Sol Health Yoga
Gym
Fruitland Grange
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Butcher Boy's Meat Market
Butcher
Red Barn Market & Nursery
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (86) C-
Emerald Glen Park
Park
South Hill Park
Park
Brouillet Elementary Playground
Playground
Heritage Park
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
Silver Pointe Community Park
Park
Terra Woods Park
Park
Lexington Heights Park
Park
South Ridge Playground
Playground
Community Park
Park
Burr Street Park
Park
Bradley Lake Park
Park
Manorwood Park
Park
Williams Park
Park
Hansberry Park
Park
Woodland Avenue Passive Recreation Area
Park
Rainier Woods Park
Park
Wildwood Park
Park
English Gardens 1
Park
Gratzer Sports Park
Park
Whitehawk Park
Park
Phase Two Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Springfield Park
Park
Shops (76) A+
Su's Barber
Hairdresser
Buddy's
Furniture
PetSmart
Pets
NW Cabinets & Countertops
Furniture
Home Goods
Department Store
Meridian Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Alpha & Omega Jewelry and Watch Repair
Fashion
The Sticker Sign Store
Convenience Store
Best Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Seattle Sun Tan
Beauty
Wildflower Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Soleil Nail Spa
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Tuscan Salon and Spa
Beauty
Salon Escape
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Hand & Stone Day Spa
Beauty
Haven Salon & Spa
Beauty
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Salon Centric
Hairdresser
Target
Department Store
Rainier Nails & Spa
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
Games Workshop
Toys
Superstar Dip Nails & Spa
Beauty
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in South Hill.
Public Transit Stops (28)
Stops & Stations A+
Meridian Ave E & 171st St Ct E
Bus Stop
South Hill Mall Transit Center Zone J
Bus Stop
South Hill Mall Transit Center Zone A
Bus Stop
South Hill Mall Transit Center
Bus Stop
South Hill Mall Transit Center
Bus Station
South Hill Mall Transit Center
Bus Stop
39th Ave SW & 7th St SW
Bus Stop
South Hill Mall Transit Center Zone D
Bus Stop
South Hill Mall Transit Center Zone
Bus Stop
39th Ave SW & 9th St SW
Bus Stop
South Hill Mall Transit Center Zone E
Bus Stop
39th Ave SW & 9th St SW
Bus Stop
39th Ave SW & 86th Ave E
Bus Stop
112th St E & 86th Ave E
Bus Stop
South Hill Park and Ride
Bus Station
112th St E & Fruitland Ave E
Bus Stop
112th St E & Fruitland Ave E
Bus Stop
112th St E & Woodland Ave E
Bus Stop
112th St E & Woodland Ave E
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.1% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in South Hill is 134/100 - which is 14% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

South Hill crime rates are 4,710 per 100k, which is 26% higher than Washington
Property Crime
4,235 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
475 crimes per 100k D-
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employment A+

The median income in South Hill is $89,600 - which is 43% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$89,600 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (41)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Indigo Urgent Care
Clinic
Senior Living by Bonaventure
Nursing Home
Michael Bailey Family Dentistry
Dentist
Firgrove Dental Group
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Oral Surgery
Dentist
Bright Now! Dental
Dentist
Evergreen Oral Surgery
Dentist
Pierce County Sheriff
Police
Puyallup Park Dental
Dentist
Meridian Dental Care
Dentist
South Hill Dental
Dentist
Walker Family Dental
Dentist
Olympic Sports & Spine Rehab
Doctor
Sunrise Dental
Dentist
Blue Mountain Medical
Doctor
Good Samaritan Cardiac Care
Doctor
Good Samaritan Sleep Clinic
Doctor
Dr. Jinsam Kwon, DDS
Dentist
Good Samaritan Family Medicine
Doctor
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MultiCare South Hill Emergency
Clinic
Losch Family Chiropractic
Doctor
Pacific Dental Services
Dentist
My Kid's Dentist
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

South Hill home prices are $338,800 - which is 26% higher than Washington
Home Price
$338,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools D+

The South Hill graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Firgrove Elementary
Pope Elementary
Ballou Jr High
Warren Hunt Elem
Stahl Junior High
Zeiger Elementary
Edgerton Elementary
Brouillet Elementary
Ridgecrest Elementary
Dessie F Evans Elementary
Carson Elementary
Frederickson Elementary
Sunrise Elementary
Phoenix Program
Puyallup Parent Partnership Program
Woodland Elementary
Wildwood Elementary
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy
Graham Elementary
Orting Primary School
Orting Middle School
High Schools (0) F
Ballou Jr High
Stahl Junior High
Rogers High School
Emerald Ridge High School
Glacier View Junior High
Phoenix Program
Ferrucci Jr High
Pierce County Skills Center
Orting High School
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ratings C-

South Hill has an overall rating of 60% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes C-
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South Hill Area Facts

  • South Hill has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South Hill crime rates are 26% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in South Hill is 14% higher than the Washington average

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Country Living in the City - South Hill, Washington 3 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 10, 2015) I lived in South Hill, Washington for most of my 20s. South Hill is a census-designated area just south of Puyallup, Washington. I was lucky to find a home in my price range that sat on the Puyallup County Fairgrounds. Housing can be expensive in the South Hill area, and there is ...Read More n't a lot of single family housing available, though there is plenty of apartment living around, and most complexs are fairly new and are really nice.

The neighborhood of South Hill is probably best known for it's shopping mall, which lends to the fast-paced living that the area is known for. Some of Pierce County's best shopping is found in South Hill. People from many nearby cities will do all of their shopping in South Hill. The South Hill Mall has more than 100 stores, and there are many other major retail stores nearby.

South Hill doesn't have an active nightlife, but there are nearby cities that do. Also, other than a few parks, there isn't a lot to do with kids other than the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, which is the largest annual attraction in the entire state of Washington. As I said earlier, the house I lived in was actually located on the fairgrounds, which are located less than a mile from the South Hill Mall.

Meridian Avenue runs the length of South Hill, and also happens to be the most direct route between a few of the area's more populated regions. So many people travel this road getting to and from work that it can take upwards of 45 minutes to get five miles in either direction. The area is almost always congested, and I would definitely recommend any other route whenever possible. Read Less
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      A- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Emerald Glen Park
      South Hill Park
      Brouillet Elementary Playground
      Heritage Park
      Sunrise Park
      Silver Pointe Community Park
      Terra Woods Park
      Lexington Heights Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Cinemas Longston Place Stadium 14
      Regal Cinemas
      Gibson Zoo and Aquarium

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Crumbl Cookies
      MOD Pizza
      Qdoba
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Menchie's
      Out & About Burgers
      Taco Time

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in South Hill? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in South Hill.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Hill? The cost of living in South Hill is 134/100 - which is 14% higher than Washington.
      South Hill
      134

      34% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Hill? South Hill crime rates are 4,710, which are 26% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      4,710 per 100k people

      103% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      103% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Hill? The median income in South Hill is $89,600 which is 43% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $89,60062% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,54119% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Hill a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Kirk's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Blue Mountain Medical
      Good Samaritan Cardiac Care
      Good Samaritan Family Medicine
      Good Samaritan Sleep Clinic
      Losch Family Chiropractic
      Olympic Sports & Spine Rehab
      Berry Family Chiropractic

      A+ Housing

      What are South Hill home prices? South Hill home prices are $338,800 - which is 26% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $338,80083% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,61770% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does South Hill have good schools? The South Hill graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% 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

      C- User Ratings

      Is South Hill a good place to live? South Hill has an overall rating of 60% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      60%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      60%

      6 total surveys

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