Livability Score

75
/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 (3) C-
Euro Cafe
Coffee Shop
Book Peddler
Coffee Shop
Espresso West
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
The Playmill Theatre
Theatre Arts
Museum of the Yellowstone
Museum
Union Pacific Pylon
Attraction
Yellowstone Giant Screen Threatre
Cinema
Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
Museum
Wolf and Grizzly Discovery Center
Zoo
Food and Drink (7) F
Buffalo Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Slippery Otter
Bar
Häagen-Dazs
Sweets
The City Creamery
Sweets
Las Palmitas
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Food Roundup Supermarket
Grocery Store
Market Place
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
West Yellowstone Town Park
Park
Hayden Street Woods
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Recreation Park
Park
Linear Park
Park
Grouse Court
Park
Pie Park
Park
Dunbar Park
Park
Shops (18) A+
Montana Gift Shop & Gallery
Gift Shop
West Park Mall
Mall
Horseshoe Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Book Peddler
Books
The Cradleboard
Gift Shop
Best Of Yellowstone
Gift Shop
Forever Young
Gift Shop
Kid's Shop
Toys
Smith & Chandler
Gift Shop
Yellowstone T-Shirt Co.
Clothing
Out West
Gift Shop
Yellowstone Park Village
Gift Shop
Freeheel and Wheel
Bicycle
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Yellowstone.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in West Yellowstone is 113/100 - which is 12% higher than Montana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A

West Yellowstone crime rates are 1,104 per 100k, which is 53% lower than Montana
Property Crime
946 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
158 crimes per 100k A+
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employment D

The median income in West Yellowstone is $39,342 - which is 19% lower than Montana.
Med. Household Income
$39,342 F
Unemployment Rate
1.4% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Hebgen Basin Fire District Station 1
Fire Station
West Yellowstone Clinic
Doctor
West Yellowstone Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing D+

West Yellowstone home prices are $275,000 - which is 38% higher than Montana
Home Price
$275,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D+

The West Yellowstone graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% lower than Montana
School Test Scores
34% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (1) D-
West Yellowstone School
High Schools (1) D-
West Yellowstone Hs
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ratings A+

West Yellowstone has an overall rating of 98% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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West Yellowstone, MT Area Guide

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West Yellowstone Area Facts

  • West Yellowstone has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • West Yellowstone crime rates are 53% lower than the Montana average
  • Cost of living in West Yellowstone is 12% higher than the Montana average

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      A- Amenities

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

      Parks

      West Yellowstone Town Park
      Hayden Street Woods
      Heritage Park
      Recreation Park
      Linear Park
      Grouse Court
      Pie Park
      Dunbar Park

      Entertainment

      The Playmill Theatre
      Museum of the Yellowstone
      Union Pacific Pylon
      Yellowstone Giant Screen Threatre
      Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
      Wolf and Grizzly Discovery Center

      Food & Drink

      Buffalo Bar
      Subway
      Slippery Otter
      Häagen-Dazs
      The City Creamery
      Las Palmitas
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Yellowstone? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Yellowstone.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      23%

      20% higher than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Yellowstone? The cost of living in West Yellowstone is 113/100 - which is 12% higher than Montana.
      West Yellowstone
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      Montana
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Yellowstone? West Yellowstone crime rates are 1,104, which are 53% lower than Montana
      Total Crime
      1,104 per 100k people

      52% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 91

      52% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in West Yellowstone? The median income in West Yellowstone is $39,342 which is 19% lower than Montana.
      Median household income
      $39,34229% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,03613% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      70% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      West Yellowstone Clinic

      D+ Housing

      What are West Yellowstone home prices? West Yellowstone home prices are $275,000 - which is 38% higher than Montana
      Median home value
      $275,00049% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $62934% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does West Yellowstone have good schools? The West Yellowstone graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% lower than Montana
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      34%

      29% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      20% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Yellowstone a good place to live? West Yellowstone has an overall rating of 98% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      98%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      98%

      2 total surveys

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