Livability Score

81
/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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Roast Republic Coffee
Coffee Shop
Gravity Coffee
Coffee Shop
Creative Coffee Brewing
Coffee Shop
Our Hive
Coffee Shop
Cloud 9 Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Creative Coffee Brewing
Coffee Shop
Gravity Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Kelly Latte's
Coffee Shop
Ristrettos Coffee & Wine
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Black Diamond Historical Museum
Museum
Black Diamond Gardens
Attraction
Remote Control Airfield
Attraction
Franklin Ghost Town
Attraction
Food and Drink (6) F
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Fast Food
Liquor
Alcohol
Taqueria Chavez
Fast Food
2 Boots
Bar
Lumber House Brewery
Bar
Uva Furem Winery Tasting Room
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
La Esperanza Mexican Food
Fast Food
Emerald City Smoothies
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Del Mar
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Pla-Mor Tavern
Bar
Concessions
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Vintage Vino & Espresso
Bar
Hops n Drops
Bar
Crockett's Public House
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (7) A+
Black Diamond Eagles Green River Aerie 1490
Community Centre
Black Diamond Community Center
Community Centre
Masonic Center
Community Centre
Diamond Lodge
Community Centre
Rainier Athletics
Gym
Black Diamond Gym
Gym
Crossfit Devotion
Gym
Lake Sawyer Community Club
Community Centre
Thrive Community Fitness
Gym
9Round
Gym
YogaFamily
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Hawks Family Martial Arts
Gym
Get Hot Yoga
Gym
Groceries (4) F
The Smoke House and More
Butcher
Black Diamond Bakery
Bakery
Gracene's Cupcake Boutique
Bakery
Lake Sawyer Grocery
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
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Lake Sawyer Regional Park
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Ash & Elm Play Studio
Playground
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Shops (9) F
Black Bear Outpost
Gift Shop
The Hair Scene
Hairdresser
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Black Diamond Antiques
Furniture
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
The Loft Salon
Hairdresser
A Little Something
Gift Shop
Mimi's Nails
Beauty
Lake Sawyer Hair Design
Hairdresser
Elite Skin & Esthetics
Beauty
Top Cuts
Hairdresser
Aroma Nails Spa
Beauty
Argus Ranch Dog Training
Pets
Safeway Convenience Store
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Maple Valley Nails
Beauty
DH Nails & Spa
Beauty
Northwest Bicycle
Bicycle
Julie's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
Shop Fast Mart
Convenience Store
Mud Bay
Pets
Ascend Nail Lounge
Beauty
Elite Skin & Aesthetics
Beauty
Shade 41 Salon
Hairdresser
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commute C+

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Black Diamond.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations A+
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SE 272nd St & 228th Ave SE
Bus Stop
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SE 272nd St & 228th Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & Witte Rd SE
Bus Stop
SE 264th St & 242nd Ave SE
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 213th Pl SE
Bus Stop
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SE 272nd St & 213th Pl SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 209th Ave SE
Bus Stop
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SE 272nd St & 207th Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 204th Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 204th Ave SE
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Black Diamond is 148/100 - which is 26% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Black Diamond crime rates are 1,025 per 100k, which is 73% lower than Washington
Property Crime
1,025 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
0 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Black Diamond is $111,250 - which is 77% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$111,250 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.3% A+
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health C+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Yancy T. Sipes D.D.S. Family Dentistry
Dentist
Black Diamond Fire Station 99
Fire Station
Black Diamond Police Department
Police
Black Diamond Fire Station 98
Fire Station
Chiropractic First
Doctor
Children's Therapy Center
Doctor
Maple Valley Cosmentic and Family Dentistry
Dentist
Maple Valley Family Dental Care
Dentist
Safeway
Pharmacy
Outpatient Physical Therapy
Doctor
Robinson Family Chiropractic
Doctor
Dr. Kirby Nelson DDS Oral Surgery
Dentist
Cascadia Kids Dentistry
Dentist
Maple Valley Dentistry Professionals
Dentist
Proliance Orthopedic Associates
Doctor
University of Washington Lifestyle Center
Doctor
Bright Now! Dental
Dentist
MultiCare - Maple Valley Clinic
Clinic
Four Corners Family Dentistry
Dentist
SpinaCare
Doctor
Partain Chiropractic Clinic
Doctor
Maple Valley Counseling Associates
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety Station No. 83
Fire Station
Maple Valley Modern Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Black Diamond home prices are $464,300 - which is 72% higher than Washington
Home Price
$464,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
31% A+
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools B

The Black Diamond graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Black Diamond Elementary
Sawyer Woods Elementary School
Glacier Park Elementary
Grass Lake Elementary School
Rock Creek Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Kentlake High School
Tahoma Open Doors
Tahoma Senior High School
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ratings A+

Black Diamond has an overall rating of 92% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
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  • Black Diamond has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Black Diamond crime rates are 73% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Black Diamond is 26% higher than the Washington average

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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Black Diamond? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

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      Entertainment

      Black Diamond Historical Museum
      Black Diamond Gardens
      Remote Control Airfield
      Franklin Ghost Town

      Food & Drink

      Krispy Krunchy Chicken
      Liquor
      Taqueria Chavez
      2 Boots
      Lumber House Brewery
      Uva Furem Winery Tasting Room
      McDonald's
      Papa John's

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Black Diamond? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Black Diamond.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Black Diamond? The cost of living in Black Diamond is 148/100 - which is 26% higher than Washington.
      Black Diamond
      148

      48% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Black Diamond? Black Diamond crime rates are 1,025, which are 73% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      1,025 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 98

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Black Diamond? The median income in Black Diamond is $111,250 which is 77% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $111,250101% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,01871% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      72% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Chiropractic First
      Children's Therapy Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Black Diamond home prices? Black Diamond home prices are $464,300 - which is 72% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $464,300151% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,71080% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      33% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Black Diamond have good schools? The Black Diamond graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      66%

      38% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      16% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Black Diamond a good place to live? Black Diamond has an overall rating of 92% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      3 total surveys

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