Livability Score

73
/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 (4) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rain Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gourmet Latte
Coffee Shop
The Bridge Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Chicka Latte
Coffee Shop
Diva Espresso
Coffee Shop
Black Rock Coffee
Coffee Shop
Diva Espresso
Coffee Shop
Family Donut
Coffee Shop
Bánh Town
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pilgrim Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Beehive Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jenny Smoothie Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bark Espresso
Coffee Shop
Jewel Box Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jebena Cafe
Coffee Shop
Barn & Field
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
AMC Oak Tree 6
Cinema
Regal Cinemas Thornton Place 14 & IMAX
Cinema
Greenwood Arts Collective
Art Gallery
Taproot Theatre
Theatre Arts
Isaac Studio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Crest Cinema
Cinema
Northwest Puppet Center
Theatre Arts
Coyote North
Theatre Arts
Seattle Public Theatre
Theatre Arts
Shoreline Historical Museum
Museum
Historic Carousel
Attraction
Wildlife Theater
Theatre Arts
Blowing Sands
Theatre Arts
Woodland Park Zoo
Zoo
Alvord Broadleaf Theater
Theatre Arts
Spin Alley Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Leif Erikson Statue
Attraction
Egan's Ballard Jam House
Nightclub
Majestic Bay
Cinema
The Ravenna Troll Booth
Attraction
Factor Art & Gallery
Art Gallery
Jet City Improv
Theatre Arts
Chapel Performance Space
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (9) A+
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Teriyaki & Pho
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Aurora Donuts
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Pop Pop Thai
Fast Food
Ivar's Seafood Bar
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
European Foods
Deli
Kidd Valley
Fast Food
Highland Market
Alcohol
Friendly Food Mart
Alcohol
Teriyaki Plus
Fast Food
Gyro Time
Fast Food
Gyro Sababa
Fast Food
Alibi Room Greenwood
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Oak Tree Teriyaki
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Emerald City Smoothie
Fast Food
Burgermaster
Fast Food
Fitness (2) A+
Bitter Lake Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Haller Lake Community Club
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Jazzercise
Gym
Curves
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Northgate Community Center
Community Centre
Goldfish Swim School
Gym
Seattle Athletic Club
Gym
Crown Hill Center
Community Centre
The Grinning Yogi
Gym
Title Boxing Club
Gym
Greenwood Senior Center
Community Centre
City Cycle
Gym
Han's Martial Arts Academy
Gym
Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Community Centre
Fight Gods
Gym
Seattle Gymnastics Academy Shiveley Gym
Gym
IanFitness
Gym
The Little Gym of Maple Leaf
Gym
Tenzan Aikido
Gym
Lake City Community Center
Community Centre
ACP Crossfit
Gym
Groceries (1) A+
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Kiki Bakery
Bakery
Asian Family Market
Grocery Store
US Food Chef's Store
Grocery Store
Lenny's Fruits
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Town & Country
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Zylberschtein's Delicatessen and Bakery
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Coyle's Bakeshop
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Better Meat
Butcher
Safeway
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
PCC
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Kaffeeklatsch
Bakery
Ken's Market
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Little Kitchen
Bakery
Parks (12) A+
Wingard Court North Street End
Park
North 125th Street End
Park
Bitter Lake Reservoir Open Space
Park
Washington International School Preschool Park
Park
Northacres Park
Park
Mineral Springs Park
Park
Llandover Woods
Park
Carkeek Park
Park
Westminster Park
Park
Westminster Triangle Park
Park
Hubbard Homestead Park
Park
Licton Springs Playground
Playground
Licton Springs Park
Park
Woodbine Park
Park
Northgate Park
Park
Twin Ponds Park
Park
Pinehurst Playground
Park
Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel
Park
Sandel Park
Park
Blue Ridge Circle
Park
Victory Creek Park
Park
Greenwood Park
Park
Blue Ridge Places
Park
Crown Hill Park
Park
Paramount Open Space
Park
Shops (6) A+
Lowe's
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Furniture Guy
Furniture
76
Convenience Store
Linden Hair
Hairdresser
NT Nails
Beauty
HomeGoods
Houseware
PetSmart
Pets
AT&T
Electronics
Face X
Beauty
The One
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
T-Mobile
Electronics
Addis Market
Convenience Store
Salon Escada
Hairdresser
Spring Foot Spa
Beauty
Lavish Nails
Beauty
Seattle Organics Kratom Shop
Nutrition Supplements
Ebenezer Tienda Latina & Telefonía Móvil
Electronics
The Rose Corner
Florist
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Lucas Deli & Market
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Eternity Spa
Hairdresser
Unique Barbershop
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, 18.3% take public transportation in Bitter Lake.
Public Transit Stops (22)
Stops & Stations A+
Aurora Ave N & N 125th St
Bus Stop
Greenwood Ave N & N 125th St
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 125th St
Bus Stop
Greenwood Ave N & N 122nd St
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 130th St
Bus Stop
N 130th St & Greenwood Ave N
Bus Stop
Greenwood Ave N & N 130th St
Bus Stop
N 130th St & Aurora Ave N
Bus Stop
N 130th St & Aurora Ave N
Bus Stop
Greenwood Ave N & N 130th St
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 130th St
Bus Stop
Greenwood Ave N & N 117th St
Bus Stop
Four Freedoms Home & Linden Ave N
Bus Stop
3rd Ave NW & NW 125th St
Bus Stop
NW 125th St & 3rd Ave NW
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 135th St
Bus Stop
Densmore Ave N & N 125th St
Bus Stop
Densmore Ave N & N 125th St
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 115th St
Bus Stop
3rd Ave NW & NW 120th St
Bus Stop
3rd Ave NW & NW 120th St
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 115th St
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 135th St
Bus Stop
3rd Ave NW & NW 117th St
Bus Stop
3rd Ave NW & NW 117th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
18.3% 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 Bitter Lake is 157/100 - which is 33% 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

Bitter Lake crime rates are 4,564 per 100k, which is 22% higher than Washington
Property Crime
3,863 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
701 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 A-

The median income in Bitter Lake is $62,397 - which is 1% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$62,397 C-
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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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 (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Broadview Family Dentistry
Dentist
Seattle City Fire Station Number 24
Fire Station
B/C Wing
Clinic
University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest
Hospital
D-Wing Administratiion & Clilnics
Clinic
Kidz Dental Haven
Dentist
Willamette Dental Group
Dentist
UW Medicine
Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Seattle's Family Dentistry
Dentist
Aurora Dental Care
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Washington Jaw & Facial Surgery
Doctor
NW Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Meridian Center For Health
Clinic
Oak Tree Dental Care
Dentist
Better Hearing Center
Clinic
Northwest Outpatient Medical Center
Clinic
North Precinct
Police
Bright Now! Dental
Dentist
Dr. Kim's Clinic
Clinic
Iora Primary Care
Clinic
Avila Dental
Dentist
Koh Orthodontics
Dentist
Northwest Eye Surgeons
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

Bitter Lake home prices are $540,100 - which is 101% higher than Washington
Home Price
$540,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
32% A+
Home Affordability
8.7x (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 B-

The Bitter Lake graduation rate is 92% - which is 6% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Broadview-Thomson K-8 School
Christ The King School
Northgate Elementary School
Viewlands Elementary School
North Seattle French School
Northwest School Deaf And Hard-Of-Hearing Children
Education Service Centers
The Evergreen School
Living Wisdom School Of Seattle
Parkwood Elementary
St Matthew School
Licton Springs K-8
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Cascadia Elementary
Highland Terrace Elementary
Olympic View Elementary School
Whitman Middle School
Olympic Hills Elementary School
Fircrest Residential Habilitation
Greenwood Elementary School
Perkins School
St John School
Daniel Bagley Elementary School
North Beach Elementary School
St Catherine School
High Schools (0) F
Ingraham High School
Middle College High School
Education Service Centers
Spring Academy
Shoreline-Monroe High School
Dartmoor School
Bishop Blanchet High School
Fircrest Residential Habilitation
Shorewood High School
United Seattle & Bellevue Korean School
Shorecrest High School
Nathan Hale High School
Seattle Waldorf School
Ballard High School
University Prep
Handicapped Contractual Services
King'S Schools
Roosevelt 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+)

ratings A+

Bitter Lake has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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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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Bitter Lake, Seattle, WA Area Guide

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Bitter Lake Area Facts

  • Bitter Lake has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Bitter Lake crime rates are 30% lower than the Seattle average
  • Cost of living in Bitter Lake is 13% lower than the Seattle average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Wingard Court North Street End
      North 125th Street End
      Bitter Lake Reservoir Open Space
      Washington International School Preschool Park
      Northacres Park
      Mineral Springs Park
      Llandover Woods
      Carkeek Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Oak Tree 6
      Regal Cinemas Thornton Place 14 & IMAX
      Greenwood Arts Collective
      Taproot Theatre
      Isaac Studio Theatre
      Crest Cinema
      Northwest Puppet Center
      Coyote North

      Food & Drink

      Krispy Kreme
      Jack in the Box
      Domino's
      Subway
      Chick-fil-A
      Teriyaki & Pho
      Burger King
      Aurora Donuts

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bitter Lake? Of all people who commute, 18.3% take public transportation in Bitter Lake.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      18%

      12% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bitter Lake? The cost of living in Bitter Lake is 157/100 - which is 33% higher than Washington.
      Bitter Lake
      157

      57% 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 Bitter Lake? Bitter Lake crime rates are 4,564, which are 22% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      4,564 per 100k people

      96% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      96% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Bitter Lake? The median income in Bitter Lake is $62,397 which is 1% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $62,39713% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,10255% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bitter Lake 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 Bitter Lake home prices? Bitter Lake home prices are $540,100 - which is 101% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $540,100192% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,34241% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      31%

      51% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Bitter Lake have good schools? The Bitter Lake graduation rate is 92% - which is 6% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      equal to the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Bitter Lake a good place to live? Bitter Lake has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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