Livability Score

78
/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 (11) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Metro Market
Coffee Shop
Steepologie Tea Bar
Coffee Shop
Coquette Bake Shop
Coffee Shop
Commuter Comforts
Coffee Shop
Blackbird Bakery
Coffee Shop
Commuter Comforts Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Pegasus Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Rolling Bay Cafe
Coffee Shop
Island Cool Frozen Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (13) F
KidiMU - Kids Discovery Museum
Museum
Bainbridge Island Historical Museum
Museum
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Museum
Bainbridge Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Bainbridge Cinema
Cinema
Steven Fey Photography Gallery
Art Gallery
Amy Roberts Sculpture
Art Gallery
Roby King Gallery
Art Gallery
The End Gallery
Art Gallery
Lynnwood Theater
Cinema
Battery Thornburgh
Attraction
Food and Drink (10) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sunshine
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Snack Shop
Fast Food
Bainbridge Organic Distillers
Alcohol
Emma and Otto's Ice Cream
Sweets
Mora Ice Creamery
Sweets
Hitchcock Deli
Deli
Bar Hitchcock
Bar
The Harbour Public House
Bar
Fitness (8) F
Gym at the Pavilion
Gym
Island Fitness
Gym
Waterfront Park Community Center
Community Centre
Rolling Bay Hall
Community Centre
Prue's House
Community Centre
Bainbridge Family Martial Arts
Gym
Elevate Strength & Conditioning
Gym
Bainbridge Yoga House
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Town & Country
Grocery Store
Walt's
Grocery Store
Pane d'Amore
Bakery
Parks (58) A+
Aaron Tot Lot
Park
Sakai Park
Park
Camp Yeomalt
Park
Wagon Wheel
Park
Hawley Cove Park
Park
Madison Tot Lot
Park
Gideon Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Owen's Playground
Playground
The Waypoint Park
Park
Waypoint Woods
Park
Winslow Green
Park
Waterfront Park Playground
Playground
Bainbridge Waterfront Park
Park
Strawberry Plant Park
Park
Red Pine Park
Park
Sands Avenue Ballfield
Park
Pritchard Park
Park
Grand Forest East
Park
Strawberry Hill Park
Park
Hilltop
Park
Eagledale Park
Park
Grand Forest West
Park
Island Center Park
Park
Williams Olson Park
Park
Shops (50) F
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Paws & Fins Pet Shop
Pets
Alina Korotkina Fine Jewelry & Services
Fashion
Classic Cycle
Bicycle
The Pavilion
Mall
Pastiche Antiques
Furniture
Gilbert Thomes Jewelry
Fashion
Island Life Artisan Gifts
Gift Shop
Cuts Above Barber
Hairdresser
Renew Day Spa
Beauty
Furnish Bainbridge
Furniture
Blinx
Clothing
Calico Toy Shoppe
Toys
Covet
Clothing
B. I. Barkery
Pets
Wildernest Outdoor Store
Clothing
Winslow Mall
Mall
Hidden Gem
Gift Shop
Lollipop
Clothing
Madrone Goods
Gift Shop
Christian Science Reading Room
Books
Dana's Showroom
Fashion
Danger
Gift Shop
Bainbridge Diamonds & Jewelry
Fashion
Sweet Deal
Clothing
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commute C+

Of all people who commute, 24.8% take public transportation in Bainbridge Island.
Public Transit Stops (19)
Stops & Stations
D-
Kitsap Transit Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Bainbridge Ferry Terminal
Bus Stop
Bainbridge Ferry Terminal
Bus Stop
B. I. Ride
Bus Stop
Kitsap Transit #90
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
24.8%
A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Bainbridge Island is 187/100 - which is 59% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime A+

Bainbridge Island crime rates are 1,492 per 100k, which is 60% lower than Washington
Property Crime
1,397 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
95 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Bainbridge Island is $125,861 - which is 100% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$125,861
A+
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
A+
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Virginia Mason Bainbridge Island Medical Center
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Element 7 Wellness
Clinic
Braces, Inc.
Dentist
Smileworks
Dentist
Bainbridge Island Police
Police
Bainbridge Island Community Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fairy Tale Dental
Dentist
Bainbridge Island Fire Department Station 22
Fire Station
Bainbridge Island Fire Department Station 23
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C-
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housing B

Bainbridge Island home prices are $783,600 - which is 191% higher than Washington
Home Price
$783,600
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
27%
A+
Home Affordability
6.2x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools A+

The Bainbridge Island graduation rate is 97% - which is 12% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
81%
A
High School Grad. Rates
97%
A+
Elementary Schools (13) F
Ordway Elementary
Bainbridge Special Education Services
St Cecilia Catholic School
Odyssey Multiage Program
Mosaic Home Education Partnership
Sakai Intermediate
Madrona School
Hyla Middle School
Carden Country School
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elem School
Capt Johnston Blakely Elem Sch
The Island School
Montessori Country School
High Schools (3) F
Bainbridge Special Education Services
Eagle Harbor High School
Bainbridge High School
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ratings A+

Bainbridge Island has an overall rating of 91% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes
A+
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  • Bainbridge Island has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Bainbridge Island crime rates are 60% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Bainbridge Island is 59% higher than the Washington average
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Beautiful Bainbridge Island 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) It's a small city, about 24,000 people, and much of the island itself is pretty rural. But in the main area of Winslow, by the ferry dock, there is a thriving community of families, artisans, and local business owners.

I've always loved living on Bainbridge Island, partly for t
...Read More he views; you can see everything. The Olympic Mountains to the west, Puget Sound in all directions, and the city scape of Seattle to the east - all of these things have their own beauty. There are a number of museums, galleries, and parks; the school district is good and apparently the kids' sports teams are terrific. There's a biking event called the Chilly Hilly every February, and it kicks off the Pacific Northwest's cycling season.

Being in the middle of Puget Sound, the seafood here is wonderful. There's quite a lot to do on the island itself, with or without children, but if you're looking for fancier opera or professional sports, Seattle is just a ferry ride away. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Aaron Tot Lot
      Sakai Park
      Camp Yeomalt
      Wagon Wheel
      Hawley Cove Park
      Madison Tot Lot
      Gideon Park
      Rotary Park

      Entertainment

      KidiMU - Kids Discovery Museum
      Bainbridge Island Historical Museum
      Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
      Bainbridge Performing Arts
      Bainbridge Cinema
      Steven Fey Photography Gallery
      Amy Roberts Sculpture
      Roby King Gallery

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Sunshine
      Subway
      Snack Shop
      Bainbridge Organic Distillers
      Emma and Otto's Ice Cream
      Mora Ice Creamery
      Hitchcock Deli

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Bainbridge Island? Of all people who commute, 24.8% take public transportation in Bainbridge Island.
      Drive to Work
      43%

      34% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      20% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Bainbridge Island Community Pharmacy

      Doctors