Livability Score

55
/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 (2) F
Lazy Otter Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lazy Otter
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Prince William Sound Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (1) F
Whittier Bay Ice Cream & Pizza Parlor
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Parks (2) F
City Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Sound Ideas
Gift Shop
Sound Ideas
Gift Shop
Mini Market
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Whittier.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations
F
Whittier Ferry Terminal
Bus Stop
Whittier
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Whittier is 100/100 - which is 23% lower than Alaska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Whittier crime rates are 3,788 per 100k, which is 49% higher than Alaska
Property Crime
2,660 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,128 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D+

The median income in Whittier is $59,375 - which is 20% lower than Alaska.
Med. Household Income
$59,375
D+
Unemployment Rate
9.4%
F
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Whittier home prices are $76,000 - which is 70% lower than Alaska
Home Price
$76,000
F
Home Appreciation Rate
13%
A-
Home Affordability
1.3x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Whittier graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Alaska
School Test Scores
30%
F
High School Grad. Rates
82%
C-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Whittier Community School
High Schools (1) F
Whittier Community School
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      City Park

      Entertainment

      Prince William Sound Museum

      Food & Drink

      Whittier Bay Ice Cream & Pizza Parlor

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Whittier? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Whittier.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      27%

      25% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Whittier a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors