Livability Score

85
/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 (9) A+
Anu Rana
Coffee Shop
Caffe Vino Olio
Coffee Shop
Glass Bottle Creamery
Coffee Shop
Cafe Luna
Coffee Shop
AJ's Espresso
Coffee Shop
The Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie
Coffee Shop
Hard Times
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) A+
Gather Vashon
Art Gallery
Vashon Theatre
Cinema
Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Museum
Museum
Hastings Cone Gallery
Art Gallery
Koch Gallery - Vashon Center of the arts
Art Gallery
Vashon Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Blue Heron Education Center
Theatre Arts
Bicycle Tree
Attraction
Food and Drink (9) F
O Sole Mio
Fast Food
Camp Colvos
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Vashon Liquor Store
Alcohol
Home Sweet Home
Bar
Kenny's Brain Freeze
Sweets
Vashon Eagles
Bar
ZuZu's
Sweets
Fitness (9) A+
Island Yoga Center
Gym
Vashon Strong
Gym
Vashon Senior Center
Community Centre
SPOKE
Gym
Village Fitness Center
Gym
Core Centric Training
Gym
O Space
Community Centre
Vashon Athletic Club
Gym
Groceries (8) A+
Vashon Island Baking Company
Bakery
Thriftway
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
Snapdragon
Bakery
Minglement
Health Food
Parks (35) A+
Village Green
Park
Ober Park
Park
Hitchings Landing
Park
Island Center Forest
Park
Vashon Commons
Park
Agren Park
Park
Paradise Valley Natural Area
Park
Fern Cove
Park
Paradise Ridge Park
Park
Burton Adventure Recreation Center
Park
Melchert Way Private Playground
Playground
Wingehaven Park
Park
Anderson Point Park
Park
Burton Acres and Jensen Point
Park
Shops (23) A+
Roadside Attraction Design Studio
Interior Decoration
Herban Bloom
Florist
Vashon Bookshop
Books
Northwest Sports
Clothing
Kronos
Gift Shop
GIRAFFE
Gift Shop
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Raven's Nest
Gift Shop
Sarah’s Salon
Hairdresser
Do it Best
Home Improvement
James Hair Design
Hairdresser
Pandora’s Box
Pets
Vashon Nails & Spa
Beauty
Barber & Beauty Shoppe
Hairdresser
Island Quilter
Fabric
The Hive
Hairdresser
Mom's Grocery & Deli
Convenience Store
Bookman West
Books
Chopped
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 15.4% take public transportation in Vashon.
Public Transit Stops (14)
Stops & Stations A+
Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd
Bus Stop
Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd
Bus Stop
Vashon Hwy SW & SW 171st St
Bus Stop
Vashon Hwy SW & SW 171st St
Bus Stop
Valley Center Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Valley Center Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Dockton Rd SW & SW Ellisport Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
15.4% A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Vashon is 155/100 - which is 31% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B+

Vashon crime rates are 1,750 per 100k, which is 53% lower than Washington
Property Crime
1,573 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
176 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Vashon is $78,368 - which is 25% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$78,368 B+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Vashon Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Langland Dental Associates
Dentist
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Vashon Natural Medicine
Clinic
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing B-

Vashon home prices are $551,400 - which is 105% higher than Washington
Home Price
$551,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B+

The Vashon graduation rate is 94% - which is 8% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
62% C
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Mcmurray Middle School
Chautauqua Elementary
Family Link
High Schools (3) F
Family Link
Vashon Island High School
Student Link
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ratings A+

Vashon has an overall rating of 97% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Village Green
      Ober Park
      Hitchings Landing
      Island Center Forest
      Vashon Commons
      Agren Park
      Paradise Valley Natural Area
      Fern Cove

      Entertainment

      Gather Vashon
      Vashon Theatre
      Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Museum
      Hastings Cone Gallery
      Koch Gallery - Vashon Center of the arts
      Vashon Center for the Arts
      Blue Heron Education Center
      Bicycle Tree

      Food & Drink

      O Sole Mio
      Camp Colvos
      Subway
      Vashon Liquor Store
      Home Sweet Home
      Kenny's Brain Freeze
      Vashon Eagles
      ZuZu's

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Vashon? Of all people who commute, 15.4% take public transportation in Vashon.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      32% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      10% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Vashon? The cost of living in Vashon is 155/100 - which is 31% higher than Washington.
      Vashon
      155

      55% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Vashon? Vashon crime rates are 1,750, which are 53% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      1,750 per 100k people

      25% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 58

      25% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Vashon? The median income in Vashon is $78,368 which is 25% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $78,36842% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,99974% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      41% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Vashon a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Vashon Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Vashon home prices? Vashon home prices are $551,400 - which is 105% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $551,400199% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,18825% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      84%

      31% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Vashon have good schools? The Vashon graduation rate is 94% - which is 8% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      62%

      30% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      24:1

      51% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Vashon a good place to live? Vashon has an overall rating of 97% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      97%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      97%

      3 total surveys

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