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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Garfield Nature Trail Park
      West Bay Park
      Sunrise Park
      West Central Park
      Park of the Seven Oars
      Port Plaza Park
      Gallacci Gardens
      Isthmus Park

      Entertainment

      Westside Lanes
      Sand Man Tug Boat
      Cinemark Century Olympia
      Broadway Olympia Productions
      L.O.T.T. W.E.T Center
      State Theater
      Capitol Theater
      Washington Center for the Performing Arts

      Food & Drink

      Eagan's Westside
      Westside Tavern
      Skep & Skein
      Arby's
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Oly Tap Room
      Rhythm and Rye

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Northwest? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Northwest.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      33% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Northwest? The cost of living in Northwest is 128/100 - which is 9% higher than Washington.
      Northwest
      128

      28% more expensive than average

      Olympia
      128

      28% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Northwest? Northwest crime rates are 8,977, which are 177% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      8,977 per 100k people

      294% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12  

      294% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Northwest? The median income in Northwest is $73,747 which is 17% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $73,74733% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,2812% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      40% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Capital Medical Center
      Providence St. Peter Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Yauger Park Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Northwest Resources

      A+ Housing

      What are Northwest home prices? Northwest home prices are $310,200 - which is 15% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $310,20068% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,51159% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Northwest have good schools? The Northwest graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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