Livability Score

68
/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 (16) A+
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Beba's Delicatessen
Coffee Shop
Zeitgeist Coffee and Art
Coffee Shop
Caffè Umbria
Coffee Shop
General Porpoise Doughnuts - Pioneer Square
Coffee Shop
D and E
Coffee Shop
The London Plane
Coffee Shop
Che Sarà Sarà
Coffee Shop
Elm Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Mediterranean Mix
Coffee Shop
Hood Famous Cafe and Bar
Coffee Shop
Jardin Tea
Coffee Shop
Jujubeet - Pioneer Square
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caffé D'Arte
Coffee Shop
Dochi
Coffee Shop
Café Paloma
Coffee Shop
Caffe Vita
Coffee Shop
Pioneer Square Juice & Java
Coffee Shop
Diva Espresso
Coffee Shop
Nagomi Tea House
Coffee Shop
Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Oasis Tea House
Coffee Shop
La Bodega
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) A+
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Museum
Art at King Street Station
Theatre Arts
Lumen Field
Stadium
Comedy Underground
Attraction
Trinity Nightclub
Nightclub
Spooked in Seattle
Attraction
Pioneer Square Pergola
Attraction
4Culture
Theatre Arts
Smith Tower Observatory
Attraction
Pioneer Square
Attraction
Underground Tour
Attraction
Lumen Field Event Center
Theatre Arts
WaMu Theater
Theatre Arts
Beneath the Streets
Attraction
Seattle Pinball Museum
Museum
Nippon Kan Theater
Theatre Arts
Theater Off Jackson
Theatre Arts
T-Mobile Park
Stadium
Wing Luke Asian Museum
Museum
Sky View Observatory
Attraction
Seattle Presents
Museum
Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery
Museum
Coast Guard Museum Northwest
Museum
Argosy Cruises
Attraction
Central Library
Attraction
Food and Drink (30) A+
King St Bar and Oven
Bar
Sluggers
Bar
The Lodge Sports Grille
Bar
Cowgirls Inc
Bar
Kingdome Deli
Deli
Temple Billiards
Bar
Fat Shack
Fast Food
Xtadium
Bar
J Nyla Lounge
Bar
Good Bar
Bar
Flatstick Pub - Pioneer Square
Bar
Bomba Fusion Good Truck
Fast Food
The Central Saloon
Bar
Great State Burger - Lumen Field
Fast Food
Underbelly
Bar
Damn the Weather
Bar
BRGR Bar
Bar
Intrigue Chocolates Co.
Sweets
Great State Burger - Chinatown
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Los Costenos
Fast Food
Merchant's Cafe and Saloon
Bar
The Bar Shoppe
Bar
The Halal Guys
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
Seattle Fitness
Gym
Kinesia Pilates
Gym
Chief Seattle Club
Community Centre
The Exercise Space
Gym
Bodytonic Pilates
Gym
Northwest Kung Fu Fitness Studios
Gym
Mother Yoga Seattle
Gym
International District Village Square II
Community Centre
International District/Chinatown Community Center
Community Centre
Kids Centre
Community Centre
Epstein Opportunity Center
Community Centre
Riot Athletics
Gym
Yesler Terrace Community Center
Community Centre
Town Hall Seattle
Community Centre
Washington Hall
Community Centre
Japanese Cultural & Community Center
Community Centre
Seattle Athletics Club
Gym
Urban Yoga Spa
Gym
William F. Eisminger Fitness Center
Gym
Zum Fitness
Gym
Crossfit
Gym
8 Limbs Yoga
Gym
Martin Luther King Jr Day Home Center
Community Centre
Elliott Bay CrossFit
Gym
Pandora Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Salumi Artisan Cured Meats
Butcher
Lady Yum
Bakery
Tous Les Jours
Bakery
Saveway Grocery
Grocery Store
Cow Chip Cookies
Bakery
Uwajimaya
Grocery Store
Luosifen
Bakery
Fuji Bakery
Bakery
Yummy House Bakery
Bakery
Cake House
Bakery
Sun Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Tsue Chong Company Inc
Grocery Store
Belle Epicurean
Bakery
Dong Hing Market
Grocery Store
World Fresh Bakery
Bakery
The Sourdough Bakery
Bakery
Hau Hau Market
Grocery Store
Lam's Seafood Market
Grocery Store
Paris-Madrid Grocery
Grocery Store
PCC Community Markets
Grocery Store
Don & Joe's Meats
Butcher
Pike Place Fish Market
Seafood
Corner Produce
Grocery Store
Pure Food Fish Market
Seafood
Sugar Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Parks (4) A+
Waterfall Garden
Park
Union Station Square
Park
Occidental Square
Park
Washington Street Boat Landing
Park
Prefontaine Place
Park
Pioneer Square
Park
City Hall Park
Park
Hing Hay Park
Park
Kobe Terrace Park
Park
Donnie Chin International Children’s Park
Park
Harborview Park
Park
Yesler Terrace Park
Park
Beacon Place
Park
Yesler Terrace Pocket Park
Park
Boren Place
Park
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
Park
Jack Perry Memorial Park
Park
Freeway Park
Park
Sturgus Park
Park
Westlake Park Children’s Play Area
Playground
Westlake Park
Park
Lewis Park
Park
Piers 62/63
Park
Seattle University Park
Park
Wisteria Park
Park
Shops (43) A+
Gameday Sports Shop
Clothing
Cone & Steiner
Convenience Store
Velouria
Clothing
Ebbets Field Flannels
Clothing
King St. Kafe & Market
Convenience Store
Pop - In Market
Convenience Store
Beast Mode Apparel
Clothing
Stacy Logan
Fabric
NorthWest Fine Woodworking
Furniture
Klondike Mercantile
Gift Shop
Chidori Antiques
Furniture
Seattle E-Bike
Bicycle
Christian Grevstad
Furniture
Cutty Sark Nautical Antiques
Furniture
Statements
Furniture
Elements Interior
Interior Decoration
Back Alley Bike Repair
Bicycle
Hair Gallery
Hairdresser
The London Plane
Florist
The Bellfry
Gift Shop
The Globe Bookstore
Books
Nature's
Gift Shop
Lumen Field Pro Shop
Clothing
Fireworks Gallery
Gift Shop
Woven Art
Furniture
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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, 29.6% take public transportation in Pioneer Square.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations A+
1st Ave S & S King St
Bus Stop
Occidental Mall
Transit Stop
S Jackson St & Occidental Ave S
Bus Stop
S Jackson St & 2nd Ave S
Bus Stop
Amtrak Thruway
Bus Stop
Seattle King Street
Transit Station
2nd Ave Ext S & S Jackson St
Bus Stop
4th Ave S & S Jackson St
Bus Stop
2nd Ave Ext S & S Washington St
Bus Stop
S Main St & 3rd Ave S
Bus Stop
3rd Ave S & S Main St
Bus Stop
4th Ave S & S Jackson St
Bus Stop
S Jackson St & 5th Ave S
Bus Stop
International District/Chinatown
Transit Station
S Washington St & 3rd Ave S
Bus Stop
5th Ave S & S Weller St
Bus Stop
Bolt Bus
Bus Stop
S Jackson St & 5th Ave S
Bus Stop
5th Ave S & S Jackson St
Bus Stop
2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way
Bus Stop
1st Ave S & Yesler Way
Bus Stop
S Washington St & 4th Ave S
Bus Stop
Yesler Way & 2nd Avenue South
Bus Stop
5th Ave S & S Jackson St
Bus Stop
5th & Jackson
Transit Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
29.6% 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 Pioneer Square is 172/100 - which is 46% 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

Pioneer Square crime rates are 5,506 per 100k, which is 48% higher than Washington
Property Crime
4,803 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
704 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 Pioneer Square is $80,342 - which is 28% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$80,342 A-
Unemployment Rate
5.2% F
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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 (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
FootWorks Physical Therapy
Clinic
Seattle Fire Department
Fire Station
Pioneer Square Clinic
Clinic
Fire Station No.10
Fire Station
St. Paul's Medical Clinic
Clinic
Sixth Avenue Dentistry - Nigel W. Saw
Dentist
Kenneth Hong, MD
Doctor
Luke's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ho's Herb & Massage
Pharmacy
Sing Lam MD
Doctor
Washington State Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Center - Therapeutic Chinese Massage & Injury Rehab
Doctor
Seattle Chiropractic Center
Doctor
Acupuncture & Disability Research Center
Doctor
Gene SJ Liaw MD
Doctor
Seattle Police Department
Police
Seattle Fire Station #5
Fire Station
Leone Vaughn Davis Orthodonics
Dentist
Gateway Dental
Dentist
Gateway Dental
Dentist
ICHS
Clinic
Downtown Dentistry
Dentist
West Edge Dental
Dentist
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
Harborview Medical Center
Hospital
Chesterfield Services
Pharmacy
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 C-

Pioneer Square home prices are $637,150 - which is 137% higher than Washington
Home Price
$637,150 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
7.9x (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 D+

The Pioneer Square graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
Interagency Detention School
The Northwest School
Beacon Hill International School
Seattle Academy
Spruce St School
Washington Middle School
Private School Services
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
Seattle World School
Morningside Academy
Emerald City School
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Seattle Girls School
Seattle Amistad School
Hutch School
Seattle Nativity School
Leschi Elementary School
Lowell Elementary School
Meany Middle School
Kimball Elementary School
Madrona K-5 School
St Joseph School
St Therese Catholic Academy
Bright Water Waldorf School
High Schools (0) D-
Summit Public School: Sierra
O'Dea High School
Interagency Detention School
The Northwest School
Seattle Skills Center
Seattle Academy
Svi 1418 Re-Engagement Program
Private School Services
Seattle World School
Garfield High School
Morningside Academy
Nova High School
Hutch School
The Center School
Franklin High School
The Bush School
West Seattle High School
Southwest Youth And Family Services
Seattle Preparatory School
Cleveland High School Stem
Residential Consortium
Interagency Programs
Interagency Open Doors
Career Link
Cascade Parent Partnership Program
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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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Pioneer Square Area Facts

  • Pioneer Square has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Pioneer Square crime rates are 16% lower than the Seattle average
  • Cost of living in Pioneer Square is 5% lower than the Seattle average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Waterfall Garden
      Union Station Square
      Occidental Square
      Washington Street Boat Landing
      Prefontaine Place
      Pioneer Square
      City Hall Park
      Hing Hay Park

      Entertainment

      Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
      Art at King Street Station
      Lumen Field
      Comedy Underground
      Trinity Nightclub
      Spooked in Seattle
      Pioneer Square Pergola
      4Culture

      Food & Drink

      King St Bar and Oven
      Sluggers
      The Lodge Sports Grille
      Cowgirls Inc
      Kingdome Deli
      Temple Billiards
      Fat Shack
      Xtadium

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Pioneer Square? Of all people who commute, 29.6% take public transportation in Pioneer Square.
      Drive to Work
      20%

      53% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      30%

      23% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      32%

      28% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pioneer Square? The cost of living in Pioneer Square is 172/100 - which is 46% higher than Washington.
      Pioneer Square
      172

      72% 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 Pioneer Square? Pioneer Square crime rates are 5,506, which are 48% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      5,506 per 100k people

      137% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      137% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Pioneer Square? The median income in Pioneer Square is $80,342 which is 28% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $80,34245% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $65,614120% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      12% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Pioneer Square 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

      C- Housing

      What are Pioneer Square home prices? Pioneer Square home prices are $637,150 - which is 137% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $637,150245% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,76085% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      15%

      76% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Pioneer Square have good schools? The Pioneer Square graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% 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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