Livability Score

77
/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 (8) F
Whidbey Coffee
Coffee Shop
Toppins Frozen Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hot Shot Espresso
Coffee Shop
Island Cafe
Coffee Shop
Honeymoon Bay Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Honeymoon Bay Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Whidbey Coffee
Coffee Shop
Jet Java
Coffee Shop
Snack Bar
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Oak Bowl
Bowling Alley
Whidbey Playhouse
Theatre Arts
OHPS Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Oak Harbor Cinema
Cinema
Blue Fox Drive-In Theater
Cinema
Corn Maze
Attraction
Food and Drink (17) F
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Popsies
Sweets
Mad Batter Bakehouse
Sweets
Penn Cove Tap Room
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Donut Master
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
WorkSource Whidbey
Community Centre
Maines Taekwondo
Gym
Chrysalis Yoga Shala
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Dollar Tree
Grocery Store
Commissary
Grocery Store
Saar's Marketplace
Grocery Store
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Parks (96) A+
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Shops (34) C+
The Book Rack
Books
Gerald’s Jewelry
Fashion
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
NEX Navy Exchange
Department Store
Purple Moon
Gift Shop
Melissa York Studio
Hairdresser
Whidbey Wild Bird
Pets
Polished Studio Salon
Hairdresser
Dina’s Great Finds
Furniture
Harborside Village
Mall
Little Town Cottage
Gift Shop
Whimsies
Gift Shop
Allure Salon & Spa
Beauty
Wind & Tide Bookshop
Books
Diva Lounge Salon
Hairdresser
Jill’s Barbershop
Hairdresser
Whidbey Island Crafter’s Market
Gift Shop
Casual House
Clothing
Posh Salon
Hairdresser
New Image Salon
Hairdresser
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Convenience Store
Perla’s Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Sherman-Williams Paints
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Country Store
Convenience Store
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Oak Harbor.
Public Transit Stops (8)
Stops & Stations A+
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Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Oak Harbor is 123/100 - which is 4% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Oak Harbor crime rates are 945 per 100k, which is 75% lower than Washington
Property Crime
885 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
60 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C

The median income in Oak Harbor is $56,889 - which is 9% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$56,889 D
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Joel Gardner Orthodontics
Dentist
Oak Harbor Fire Department Station 81
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
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Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Oak Harbor home prices are $297,000 - which is 10% higher than Washington
Home Price
$297,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
5.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B+

The Oak Harbor graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (9) A+
Olympic View Elem
Oak Harbor Elementary
Oak Harbor Christian School
Der Kinderhuis Montessori
Homeconnection
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
Broadview Elementary
Crescent Harbor Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
High Schools (4) F
North Whidbey Christian High School
Homeconnection
Igrad Academy
Oak Harbor High School
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ratings D-

Oak Harbor has an overall rating of 51% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes A-
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Oak Harbor, WA Area Guide

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Oak Harbor Area Facts

  • Oak Harbor has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Oak Harbor crime rates are 75% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Oak Harbor is 4% higher than the Washington average

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Living A Life Off The Beaten Path In Oak Harbor, WA 2 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Oak Harbor, WA is a city located on Whidbey Island. The biggest employer of people in this city is the nearby Naval Air Station Whidbey, followed by the Oak Harbor School District, Whidbey General Hospital, and Wal-Mart.

One of the nicest things about Oak Harbor is that it has a ...Read More mild climate. It rarely gets very hot or very cold as its location on an island really moderates the temperature. It does take a while to reach any other city, though, so I would say that living in Oak Harbor is pretty secluded for better or worse.

There is also not much in the way of good shopping opportunities in Oak Harbor. There are the Wal-Mart and an OfficeMax which are the two biggest non-grocery related retail outlets. For food there is also a Haggen's and a Safeway as well as a farmers market in the summer. Except for the Subway restaurant every other place to eat in Oak Harbor is a locally owned company with my favorite one being Flyers Restaurant and Brewery which serves pub food and craft beers. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

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      Entertainment

      Oak Bowl
      Whidbey Playhouse
      OHPS Art Gallery
      Oak Harbor Cinema
      Blue Fox Drive-In Theater
      Corn Maze

      Food & Drink

      Baskin-Robbins
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Arby's
      Popsies
      Mad Batter Bakehouse
      Penn Cove Tap Room
      Domino's

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Oak Harbor? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Oak Harbor.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oak Harbor? The cost of living in Oak Harbor is 123/100 - which is 4% higher than Washington.
      Oak Harbor
      123

      23% 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 Oak Harbor? Oak Harbor crime rates are 945, which are 75% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      945 per 100k people

      59% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 106

      59% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      26%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Oak Harbor? The median income in Oak Harbor is $56,889 which is 9% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $56,8893% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,3552% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      27% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Oak Harbor home prices? Oak Harbor home prices are $297,000 - which is 10% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $297,00061% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,25032% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      33% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Oak Harbor have good schools? The Oak Harbor graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      18% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      26:1

      63% higher than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Oak Harbor a good place to live? Oak Harbor has an overall rating of 51% from 16 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      51%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      40%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      15 total surveys

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