Livability Score

84
/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 C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) A+
Resurrect Art Coffee House
Coffee Shop
The Ranting Raven
Coffee Shop
The Sea Bean
Coffee Shop
Zudy's cafe
Coffee Shop
Nature's Nectars
Coffee Shop
13 Ravens Coffee & Books
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) C-
Liberty Theater
Cinema
Alaska SeaLife Center
Aquarium
Food and Drink (9) F
Gene's Place
Bar
The Yukon Bar
Bar
Tony's Liquor Store
Alcohol
Tony's Bar
Bar
Firebrand BBQ
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Harbor Street Creamery
Fast Food
Breeze Inn
Bar
Terry's Fish & Chips
Fast Food
The Pit
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Seward Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Lighthouse Cafe & Bakery
Bakery
Captain Jack's Seafood
Seafood
Three Bears
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Waterfront Park Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Evan Casey Skate Park
Park
Waterfront Park
Park
Two Lakes Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (9) F
The Ranting Raven
Gift Shop
Brown & Hawkins
Department Store
The Retreat
Hairdresser
Salmon Sisters
Clothing
Unknown Name
Mall
Mermaid Grotto
Gift Shop
Breeze Souvenirs
Gift Shop
Chevron;Gateway Liquor & Food Mart
Convenience Store
Gateway Liquor & Food Mart
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Gift Shop
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Seward.
Public Transit Stops (16)
Stops & Stations A+
Senior & Teen Centers
Bus Stop
Kawabe Park
Bus Stop
South Waterfront Park
Bus Stop
Alaska SeaLife Center
Bus Stop
Seward
Bus Stop
Resurrection Campground
Bus Stop
Harborview Inn
Bus Stop
North Waterfront Park
Bus Stop
Harbor - South Parking Lot
Bus Stop
Harbormaster Station
Bus Stop
Harbor - North Parking Lot
Bus Stop
Seward
Transit Station
Railroad Depot
Bus Stop
Seward
Bus Stop
Visitor Center & Chamber of Commerce
Bus Stop
Seward Military Resort
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Seward is 121/100 - which is 7% lower than Alaska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C

Seward crime rates are 1,987 per 100k, which is 22% lower than Alaska
Property Crime
1,612 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
375 crimes per 100k C-
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employment A

The median income in Seward is $74,110 - which is equal to Alaska.
Med. Household Income
$74,110 B
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Unknown Name
Dentist
Providence Seward Medical Center
Hospital
NOAA Fisheries
Police
Lowell Point Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Seward home prices are $251,700 - which is 2% lower than Alaska
Home Price
$251,700 A
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools D

The Seward graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Alaska
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Seward Middle School
William H. Seward Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Seward High School
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ratings A+

Seward has an overall rating of 95% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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      C- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Waterfront Park Playground
      Unknown Name
      Evan Casey Skate Park
      Waterfront Park
      Two Lakes Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Liberty Theater
      Alaska SeaLife Center

      Food & Drink

      Gene's Place
      The Yukon Bar
      Tony's Liquor Store
      Tony's Bar
      Firebrand BBQ
      Subway
      Harbor Street Creamery
      Breeze Inn

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Seward? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Seward.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Seward? The cost of living in Seward is 121/100 - which is 7% lower than Alaska.
      Seward
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      Alaska
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Seward? Seward crime rates are 1,987, which are 22% lower than Alaska
      Total Crime
      1,987 per 100k people

      14% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 51

      14% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Seward? The median income in Seward is $74,110 which is equal to Alaska.
      Median household income
      $74,11034% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,3012% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      54% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Seward a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Providence Seward Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Seward home prices? Seward home prices are $251,700 - which is 2% lower than Alaska
      Median home value
      $251,70036% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9894% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Seward have good schools? The Seward graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Alaska
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Seward a good place to live? Seward has an overall rating of 95% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      2 total surveys

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