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Living in Portage Bay, Seattle, WA

Portage Bay Area Facts

  • Portage Bay has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Portage Bay crime rates are 42% lower than the Seattle average
  • Cost of living in Portage Bay is 27% higher than the Seattle average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      East Hamlin Street End
      East Edgar Street End
      East Shelby Street End
      Bagley Viewpoint
      Roanoke Park
      West Montlake Park
      Harvard-Miller/Roanoke Annex
      Fairview Park

      Entertainment

      MV Skansonia
      Ethnic Cultural Theater
      Sylvan Theater
      Husky Stadium
      Allen Center for the Visual Arts
      Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse
      Henry Art Gallery
      Three Brick Monoliths

      Food & Drink

      The Roanoke
      Seattle Caviar
      Hamlin Market & Deli
      The Rotunda
      Eastlake Zoo Tavern
      Subway
      Ivar's Fish Bar
      Pagliacci Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Portage Bay? Of all people who commute, 14.6% take public transportation in Portage Bay.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      26% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Navos West Seattle Campus
      The Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center
      Seattle Children's Hospital
      University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest
      VA Medical Center - Seattle
      Harborview Medical Center
      University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake
      Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus

      Pharmacies

      Bartell Drugs
      Pharmaca West Seattle
      Bob Johnson Pharmacy
      Bartell Drugs
      Neighborcare Health Pharmacy
      Bartell Drugs
      Bartell Drugs
      Bartell Drugs

      Doctors

      Swedish Magnolia Primary Care
      MTI Physical Therapy-Magnolia
      Swedish Physicians
      Puget Sound Eye Care
      Alpine Physical Therapy
      Capitol Hill Chiropractic & Massage
      Simply Dental
      Belltown Spine & Wellness