Livability Score

80
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (20) F
Diedrich Espresso
Coffee Shop
The Donut House
Coffee Shop
Island Espresso
Coffee Shop
Penguin Coffee
Coffee Shop
Strawberry Bay Coffee and Roasting Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Market Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cruisin Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Whidbey Coffee
Coffee Shop
ZAZA Coffee
Coffee Shop
Island Cafe
Coffee Shop
Drink Your Veggies
Coffee Shop
Johnny Picasso's
Coffee Shop
Honey Bee Healthy Cafe & Artisan Mercantile
Coffee Shop
Ladybug Espresso
Coffee Shop
Compass Rose Coffee
Coffee Shop
San Juan Provisions Cafe and Grocery
Coffee Shop
Cheesecake Cafe
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Moka Joe Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) F
Anacortes Yacht Charters
Attraction
Jolly Mon Charters
Attraction
Anacortes Community Theater
Theatre Arts
Crown Yacht Charters
Attraction
Anacortes Museum
Museum
W.T. Preston Museum
Museum
Anacortes Cinemas
Cinema
Unknown Name
Museum
Sport Fishing Catchmore Charters
Attraction
Paraclete Charters
Attraction
Island Express Charters
Attraction
R&R Charters
Attraction
Anacortes Kayak Tours
Attraction
Highline Charters
Attraction
Outer Island Excursions
Attraction
Food and Drink (21) F
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Anchor Inn Tavern
Bar
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Toppins Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fidalgo Fudge Kitchen
Sweets
Dockside Dogs
Fast Food
Liquor
Alcohol
Indulge
Bar
Village Pizza
Fast Food
Fidalgo Fudge Co
Sweets
Salt & Vine
Bar
Mad Hatter's Ice Cream
Sweets
Brown Lantern Ale House
Bar
Dockside
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Bar
Bastion Brewing
Bar
El Bastion
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
Anacortes Masonic Center
Community Centre
Groceries (10) F
Rosario Market
Grocery Store
Seabear Smokehouse
Seafood
Anacortes Food Coop
Grocery Store
True North Bakery
Bakery
The Market of Anacortes
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Skagit River Bakery
Bakery
Buttercream Bettie
Bakery
Ron's Produce
Grocery Store
Parks (34) B
FIDO dog park
Park
John Storvik Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Cranberry Lake Park ACFL
Park
John and Doris Tursi Park
Park
Seafarers Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Roadside Park
Park
Causland Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
James Rice Civic Park
Park
Anacortes Waterfront Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Rotary Park
Park
Cap Sante Park
Park
Farmers Market Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Mount Erie Park
Park
Shops (33) D-
The Store Grocery
Convenience Store
Horizon Hair Tech
Hairdresser
Horizon Audio and Video
Electronics
Rosario Skin Clinic
Beauty
Spa Siloam
Beauty
Home Sweet Home Antiques
Furniture
Urban Roots Salon
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
Island Optometry Clinic
Optician
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Sprint
Electronics
Skagit Cycle
Bicycle
Sheely's
Florist
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Steinmans Groceries
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Sebo's Hardware
Home Improvement
Fidalgo Nails
Beauty
Opulence Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Pearl Buttons
Clothing
Pelican Bay Books
Books
Camwood Jewelers
Fashion
Red Snapper
Toys
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Anacortes.
Public Transit Stops (85)
Stops & Stations A+
41st east of H Ave.
Bus Stop
H Ave. near Mormon Church
Bus Stop
M and 41st St.
Bus Stop
H Ave. and 35th St.
Bus Stop
M and 38th St.
Bus Stop
41st near O Ave.
Bus Stop
D Ave. at City Shop
Bus Stop
M and 34th St.
Bus Stop
Longview just east of Commercial St.
Bus Stop
32nd St. near Church of Christ
Bus Stop
3315 D Ave. across from Vista Lane
Bus Stop
819 Fidalgo between Commercial St. and R Ave.
Bus Stop
32nd at Baseball Park
Bus Stop
M Ave. at 30th
Bus Stop
West Side of R Ave near 33rd Street
Bus Stop
D Ave. and 28th
Bus Stop
Hillcrest Dr. near Stankus Place
Bus Stop
R Ave. and 32nd St.
Bus Stop
Commercial and 29th
Bus Stop
M Ave. at 26th
Bus Stop
R Ave. and 30th St.
Bus Stop
Commercial and 27th
Bus Stop
West Side of R Ave near 29th Street
Bus Stop
R Ave. and 28th St.
Bus Stop
Island Hospital
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Anacortes is 140/100 - which is 19% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

Anacortes crime rates are 3,374 per 100k, which is 10% lower than Washington
Property Crime
3,285 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
89 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A

The median income in Anacortes is $74,161 - which is 18% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$74,161 B
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Cap Sante Court Retirement Community
Nursing Home
Sound Health Center
Dentist
Bayside Dental
Dentist
Island Hospital
Hospital
Unknown Name
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Medicap Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chandler's Square Retirement Community
Nursing Home
Anacortes Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Drs Kari and Nick Wilson
Dentist
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Mt. Erie Fire Department - Station 2 - Skagit Fire District 11
Fire Station
Summit Park Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B+

Anacortes home prices are $446,000 - which is 66% higher than Washington
Home Price
$446,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A-

The Anacortes graduation rate is 92% - which is 6% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
69% B-
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (8) F
Mount Erie Elementary
Island View Elementary
Anacortes Middle School
Whitney Elementary Anacortes
San Juan Montessori School
Fidalgo Elementary
High Schools (5) F
Open Doors
Anacortes High School
Cap Sante High School
Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program
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ratings A+

Anacortes has an overall rating of 95% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes A+
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Anacortes Area Facts

  • Anacortes has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Anacortes crime rates are 10% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Anacortes is 19% higher than the Washington average

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Anacortes, WA: You Should Be Here! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Anacortes is a lovely city in Skagit County, Washington, located on Fidalgo Island. This beautiful city is situated halfway between Vancouver BC and Seattle. This is a very small city, Living in Anacortes allows for easy access to the surrounding outdoors. I often take hikes, and ...Read More head to the island's beaches where I can relax and enjoy peace and quiet in a natural setting. After living in the big city, I decided that a place like Anacortes suits my lifestyle perfectly.

The best areas in Anacortes to hike are all along the coast where one can view spectacular sunsets, and see the various species of fowl and animals that call the island their home. The local restaurants serve high quality, sustainably sourced food that tastes delicious and always keep me coming back for more. There are many places to grab a hot beverage as well, all of them being relatively close to home. I find one of the best parts of living here in Anacortes to be the surrounding community. People are wonderful! When I first moved here I was immediately welcomed, and I've grown to love my neighbours! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Anacortes? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      FIDO dog park
      John Storvik Playground
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Anacortes Yacht Charters
      Jolly Mon Charters
      Anacortes Community Theater
      Crown Yacht Charters
      Anacortes Museum
      W.T. Preston Museum
      Anacortes Cinemas
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Jimmy John's
      Anchor Inn Tavern
      Papa Murphy's
      Toppins Frozen Yogurt
      MOD Pizza
      Subway
      Little Caesars

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Anacortes? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Anacortes.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Anacortes? The cost of living in Anacortes is 140/100 - which is 19% higher than Washington.
      Anacortes
      140

      40% 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 Anacortes? Anacortes crime rates are 3,374, which are 10% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      3,374 per 100k people

      45% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      45% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      44%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Anacortes? The median income in Anacortes is $74,161 which is 18% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $74,16134% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,00341% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Island Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Medicap Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Anacortes home prices? Anacortes home prices are $446,000 - which is 66% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $446,000141% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,26433% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      6% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

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

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      69%

      44% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      29% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Anacortes a good place to live? Anacortes has an overall rating of 95% from 16 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      15 total surveys

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