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 (18) A+
Broadcast Coffee
Coffee Shop
Central Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cheeky Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peloton Seattle
Coffee Shop
Cafe Selam
Coffee Shop
Boon Boona
Coffee Shop
Cafe de Monde
Coffee Shop
Juicvana
Coffee Shop
Byrek + Baguette
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Batch Baking Company
Coffee Shop
Squirrel Chops
Coffee Shop
Katy's Corner Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Noir
Coffee Shop
Raised Doughnuts
Coffee Shop
Cherry Street Market
Coffee Shop
Union Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dorothea Coffee
Coffee Shop
Hello Em Việt Coffee & Roastery
Coffee Shop
Q.E.D. Coffee
Coffee Shop
URL
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
The Bottom Line
Coffee Shop
Café Weekend
Coffee Shop
Anchorhead Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Quincy Jones Performance Center
Theatre Arts
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Pratt Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Coyote Central
Theatre Arts
New City Theatre
Theatre Arts
Central Cinema
Cinema
Gallery 1412
Theatre Arts
Lee Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Museum of Museums
Museum
Garage
Bowling Alley
Northwest Film Forum
Theatre Arts
Frye Art Museum
Museum
The Cuff Complex
Nightclub
Annex Theater
Theatre Arts
Vermillion
Art Gallery
queer/bar
Nightclub
Wing Luke Asian Museum
Museum
Neumos
Nightclub
12th Ave Arts
Theatre Arts
Arts Aloft
Theatre Arts
Theater Off Jackson
Theatre Arts
Nippon Kan Theater
Theatre Arts
Hugo House
Theatre Arts
Seattle Pinball Museum
Museum
Erickson Theatre on Broadway
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (24) A+
Ezell's Chicken
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
The Capercaillie
Bar
Twilight Exit
Bar
Red Lounge
Bar
Standard Public House
Bar
Temple Pastries
Sweets
Carmelo’s Tacos
Fast Food
Chuck's Hop Shop
Bar
Saigon Deli
Deli
El Costeño
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Thanh Sơn Tofu
Deli
Saigon Vietnam Deli
Deli
Panwa Thai
Fast Food
Taco Del Mar
Fast Food
Alexandra’s Macarons
Sweets
Feed Co. Burgers
Fast Food
Uncle Ike's - Bottle Shop
Alcohol
The Chieftain
Bar
Rhein Haus
Bar
Canon
Bar
OOLA Distillery
Bar
Bar Sue
Bar
Diesel
Bar
Fitness (8) A+
Garfield Community Center
Community Centre
William F. Eisminger Fitness Center
Gym
Washington Hall
Community Centre
23rd & Cherry Fellowship
Community Centre
Cappy's Gym
Gym
Japanese Cultural & Community Center
Community Centre
Columbia City Fitness
Gym
YWCA Phillis Wheatley Branch
Community Centre
Martin Luther King Jr Day Home Center
Community Centre
Mind & Body Pilates
Gym
Yesler Terrace Community Center
Community Centre
Cappy's Boxing Gym
Gym
Epstein Opportunity Center
Community Centre
Seattle Yoga Arts
Gym
Central Area Senior Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Breathe Hot Yoga
Gym
Rain City Fit
Gym
Ingersoll Gender Center
Community Centre
Seattle Movement Project
Gym
Mother Yoga Seattle
Gym
International District Village Square II
Community Centre
International District/Chinatown Community Center
Community Centre
Lifted Beauty & Wellness
Gym
Northwest Kung Fu Fitness Studios
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Franz Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Seattle Fish Guys
Seafood
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Cakes + Trees
Bakery
Batch Baking Company
Bakery
PCC
Grocery Store
Golden Wheat
Bakery
Lowrider Baking Company
Bakery
Hau Hau Market
Grocery Store
Lam's Seafood Market
Grocery Store
Shikorina Pastries
Bakery
Dong Hing Market
Grocery Store
Uli's Famous Sausage
Butcher
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Central Co-op
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Piroshki on Madison
Bakery
Tsue Chong Company Inc
Grocery Store
Sun Bakery & Deli
Bakery
QFC
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Cinnaholic
Bakery
Sugar Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Cookies With Tiffany
Bakery
Parks (22) A+
Spruce Street Mini Park
Park
Pratt Park
Park
Firehouse Mini Park
Park
Garfield Playfield
Park
Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park
Park
Wisteria Park
Park
Powell Barnett Park
Park
12th Ave Square Park
Park
Gerber Park
Park
Seattle University Park
Park
Spring Street Mini Park
Park
Flo Ware Park
Park
Nora's Woods
Park
Yesler Terrace Pocket Park
Park
T. T. Minor Playground
Park
Boren Place
Park
Yesler Terrace Park
Park
McGilvra Place
Park
Peppi's Playground
Park
Boylston Place
Park
Judkins Park and Playfield
Park
Sturgus Park
Park
Cayton Corner Park
Park
Beacon Place
Park
Kobe Terrace Park
Park
Shops (22) A+
Couture Nails & Spa
Beauty
Good Hair Salon
Hairdresser
ampm
Convenience Store
Flowers Just 4 U
Florist
Central Barbershop
Hairdresser
Seven Star Mini Mart
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Dandelion Bikes
Bicycle
Peloton Seattle
Bicycle
Supreme Cornershop
Convenience Store
Salon
Hairdresser
Zenny's Purple Salon
Hairdresser
Food Market
Convenience Store
Quick Pack Food Mart
Convenience Store
Jolie Nails & Spa
Beauty
Bich Kieu Jewelry
Fashion
King's Deli & Grocery
Convenience Store
Ngoc Viêt Jewelry
Fashion
Union Market & Teriyaki
Convenience Store
LaMi Nail Supply
Beauty
Milan Hair
Hairdresser
Classy Beauty School
Beauty
Squirrel Chops
Hairdresser
20/20 Cycle
Bicycle
Connect Services
Electronics
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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, 27.8% take public transportation in Central District.
Public Transit Stops (67)
Stops & Stations A+
E Jefferson St & 20th Ave
Bus Stop
E Jefferson St & 21st Ave
Bus Stop
21st Ave & E James St
Bus Stop
E Jefferson St & 18th Ave
Bus Stop
E Jefferson St & 23rd Ave
Bus Stop
E Jefferson St & 17th Ave
Bus Stop
23rd Ave & E Jefferson St
Bus Stop
21st Ave & E James St
Bus Stop
E Yesler Way & 21st Ave
Bus Stop
E Yesler Way & 20th Ave S
Bus Stop
E Yesler Way & 19th Ave
Bus Stop
23rd Ave & E Jefferson St
Bus Stop
E Yesler Way & 22nd Ave S
Bus Stop
E Yesler Way & 18th Ave S
Bus Stop
23rd Ave & E Yesler Way
Bus Stop
23rd Ave & E Cherry St
Bus Stop
E Yesler Way & 17th Ave
Bus Stop
E Yesler Way & 23rd Ave
Bus Stop
E Cherry St & 23rd Ave
Bus Stop
E Yesler Way & 16th Ave S
Bus Stop
E Yesler Way & 23rd Ave S
Bus Stop
23rd Ave S & E Yesler Way
Bus Stop
23rd Ave & E Cherry St
Bus Stop
E Jefferson St & 15th Ave
Bus Stop
E Jefferson St & 14th Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
27.8% 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 Central District is 177/100 - which is 50% 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

Central District crime rates are 6,814 per 100k, which is 83% higher than Washington
Property Crime
5,711 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,103 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 Central District is $89,534 - which is 42% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$89,534 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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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 (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Seattle Children's Odessa Brown Children's Clinic Central District
Clinic
Central Area Health Care Center
Clinic
Central Area Dental Clinic
Dentist
Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill Campus
Hospital
Fire Station Number 6
Fire Station
Atlas Chiropractic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
MTI Physical Therapy
Clinic
Rof Medical Center
Clinic
Seattle Fire Department Station #6
Fire Station
Associates in Behavioral Health
Doctor
Foot & Ankle Center of Washington
Doctor
Union Street Dental
Dentist
Seattle Indian Health Board
Clinic
Swedish First Hill Medical Center
Hospital
Swedish Family Medicine
Clinic
Harborview Medical Center
Hospital
Lakeview Kids' Dentistry
Dentist
Seattle City Fire Station Number 25
Fire Station
The Polyclinic
Clinic
The Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center
Hospital
The Seattle Rhinoplasty Center
Doctor
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
Madrona Family Dental
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

Central District home prices are $694,700 - which is 158% higher than Washington
Home Price
$694,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
37% A+
Home Affordability
7.8x (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 B

The Central District graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
Washington Middle School
Interagency Detention School
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
Seattle Girls School
Seattle World School
Seattle Academy
Leschi Elementary School
Seattle Amistad School
Madrona K-5 School
St Therese Catholic Academy
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
The Northwest School
Seattle Nativity School
Meany Middle School
Epiphany School
The Valley School
Beacon Hill International School
St Joseph School
Lowell Elementary School
The Bush School
Spruce St School
Hutch School
Morningside Academy
Stevens Elementary School
High Schools (5) A+
Garfield High School
Svi 1418 Re-Engagement Program
Nova High School
Interagency Detention School
Seattle World School
Seattle Academy
Summit Public School: Sierra
O'Dea High School
The Northwest School
The Bush School
Hutch School
Morningside Academy
Seattle Skills Center
Private School Services
Franklin High School
The Center School
Seattle Preparatory School
Interagency Programs
Interagency Open Doors
Cleveland High School Stem
Cascade Parent Partnership Program
Residential Consortium
Southwest Youth And Family Services
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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+

Central District has an overall rating of 83% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
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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Central District, Seattle, WA Area Guide

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Central District Area Facts

  • Central District has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Central District crime rates are 4% higher than the Seattle average
  • Cost of living in Central District is 2% lower than the Seattle average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Spruce Street Mini Park
      Pratt Park
      Firehouse Mini Park
      Garfield Playfield
      Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park
      Wisteria Park
      Powell Barnett Park
      12th Ave Square Park

      Entertainment

      Quincy Jones Performance Center
      Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center
      Pratt Fine Arts Center
      Coyote Central
      New City Theatre
      Central Cinema
      Gallery 1412
      Lee Center for the Arts

      Food & Drink

      Ezell's Chicken
      Domino's
      The Capercaillie
      Twilight Exit
      Red Lounge
      Standard Public House
      Temple Pastries
      Carmelo’s Tacos

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central District? Of all people who commute, 27.8% take public transportation in Central District.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      37% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      28%

      22% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      15%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central District? The cost of living in Central District is 177/100 - which is 50% higher than Washington.
      Central District
      177

      77% 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 Central District? Central District crime rates are 6,814, which are 83% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      6,814 per 100k people

      193% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      193% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Central District? The median income in Central District is $89,534 which is 42% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $89,53462% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $62,001108% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      19% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Central 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 Central District home prices? Central District home prices are $694,700 - which is 158% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $694,700276% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,59768% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      46% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Central District have good schools? The Central District graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Central District a good place to live? Central District has an overall rating of 83% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      4 total surveys

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