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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) A+
Cafe Au Lait
Coffee Shop
Starbuck
Coffee Shop
Viking Brew
Coffee Shop
Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Hot Shots Java
Coffee Shop
Cups
Coffee Shop
Cup 'a Comfort Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hot Java Cafe
Coffee Shop
Espresso Gone Wild
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
The Jewel Box Theater
Theatre Arts
Poulsbo Historic Museum
Museum
Poulsbo Maritime Museum
Museum
Front Street Gallery
Art Gallery
Stix & Stones
Art Gallery
SEA Discovery Center
Aquarium
Regal Poulsbo
Cinema
U.S. Naval Undersea Museum
Museum
Trieste II
Attraction
Deep Quest
Attraction
DSRV Mystic
Attraction
Food and Drink (20) A-
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Bold Liquor Wine & Beer
Alcohol
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Valhöll
Bar
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Tizley's Europub
Bar
Trolls Den Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Boehm's Chocolates
Sweets
Mora
Sweets
Sonic
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Del Mar
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Keyport Mercantile
Deli
Bushel & Barrel Ciderhouse
Bar
Fitness (5) A+
Poulsbo Athletic Club
Gym
Poulsbo Town Hall
Community Centre
Ashes Yoga
Gym
Sons of Norway Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (6) A+
Safeway
Grocery Store
Central Market
Grocery Store
Fat Apple Bakery
Bakery
Sluys' Poulsbo Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
Centennial Park
Park
Hattaland Park
Park
American Legion Park
Park
Betty Iverson Kiwanis Park
Park
Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park
Park
Myroboe Wilderness Park
Park
Nelson Park
Park
Net Shed Park
Park
Fish Park
Park
Forest Rock Hills Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Frank Raab Park
Park
Asturbruin Park
Park
Oyster Plant Park
Park
Fredrickson Wilderness Park Disc Golf Course
Park
Keyport Central Park
Park
Keyport Saltwater Park
Park
Breidablik Playground
Playground
Suquamish Pathway Park
Park
Shops (73) A+
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Bebe Nails
Beauty
Sprint
Electronics
Harrison's
Shoes
Gallery of Hair Design
Hairdresser
Superior Pet Food
Pets
The Wild Bird
Pets
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Cut It Again Sam Barbershop
Hairdresser
Toys Etc.
Toys
Sway Salon
Hairdresser
Coast Hardware
Home Improvement
Bon Cheveux Salon
Hairdresser
Jenny's Nails
Beauty
Safeway Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Inspiritu Salon
Hairdresser
Dirty Hairy's Salon
Hairdresser
Puget Sound Cellular
Electronics
Advanced Bodywork Therapy
Beauty
Kaley's Hair
Hairdresser
Rosario's Salon
Hairdresser
Bed Bath & Biscuit
Gift Shop
Apollo Nails & Spa
Beauty
Peacefully Nuurished Nutrition
Gift Shop
Reiki Heart
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.9% take public transportation in Poulsbo.
Public Transit Stops (9)
Stops & Stations A+
North Viking Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Agate Pass Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Agate Pass Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Suquamish Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Suquamish Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.9% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Poulsbo is 139/100 - which is 17% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D

Poulsbo crime rates are 2,055 per 100k, which is 37% lower than Washington
Property Crime
1,823 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
232 crimes per 100k C+
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employment A+

The median income in Poulsbo is $72,813 - which is 16% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$72,813 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Poulsbo Village Chiropractic
Doctor
Station 71 - Headquarter
Fire Station
Sunrise Dental
Dentist
Poulsbo Medical Clinic
Clinic
The Doctor’s Clinic – Poulsbo
Clinic
Eugene Mumford DDS
Dentist
Poulsbo Police Station
Police
Nani Baran Psychotherapy
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cascade Specialty Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Immediate Clinic
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cascade View Medical Center
Doctor
Station 73
Fire Station
Station 77
Fire Station
Station 42 - Island Lake
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Poulsbo home prices are $389,300 - which is 45% higher than Washington
Home Price
$389,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
5.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Poulsbo graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (13) F
Gateway Christian Schools
Poulsbo Adventist School
Poulsbo Middle School
Special Programs
Poulsbo Elementary School
Vinland Elementary
West Sound Academy
Hilder Pearson Elementary
The Farm Montessori
Children'S Garden Montessori School Of Poulsbo
Silverwood School
Chief Kitsap Academy
High Schools (4) F
North Kitsap High School
Special Programs
West Sound Academy
Chief Kitsap Academy
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ratings D

Poulsbo has an overall rating of 55% from 20 reviews.
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User Surveys (20)
From AreaVibes D
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  • Poulsbo has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Poulsbo crime rates are 37% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Poulsbo is 17% higher than the Washington average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Poulsbo? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Centennial Park
      Hattaland Park
      American Legion Park
      Betty Iverson Kiwanis Park
      Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park
      Myroboe Wilderness Park
      Nelson Park
      Net Shed Park

      Entertainment

      The Jewel Box Theater
      Poulsbo Historic Museum
      Poulsbo Maritime Museum
      Front Street Gallery
      Stix & Stones
      SEA Discovery Center
      Regal Poulsbo
      U.S. Naval Undersea Museum

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      Papa Murphy's
      Bold Liquor Wine & Beer
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Taco Time
      Valhöll

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Poulsbo? Of all people who commute, 6.9% take public transportation in Poulsbo.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Poulsbo? The cost of living in Poulsbo is 139/100 - which is 17% higher than Washington.
      Poulsbo
      139

      39% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Poulsbo? Poulsbo crime rates are 2,055, which are 37% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,055 per 100k people

      10% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      10% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -49%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Poulsbo? The median income in Poulsbo is $72,813 which is 16% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $72,81332% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,16631% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Cascade Specialty Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Nani Baran Psychotherapy
      Poulsbo Village Chiropractic
      Cascade View Medical Center

      A Housing

      What are Poulsbo home prices? Poulsbo home prices are $389,300 - which is 45% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $389,300111% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,42750% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Poulsbo have good schools? The Poulsbo graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      15% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      28% higher than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Poulsbo a good place to live? Poulsbo has an overall rating of 55% from 20 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      55%

      20 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      55%

      20 total surveys

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