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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (20) B
Black Coffee Northwest
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Aroma
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Greek Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Golden Latte
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sunshine Espresso
Coffee Shop
Ichi Bento
Coffee Shop
Indian Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Black Rock Coffee
Coffee Shop
Diva Espresso
Coffee Shop
Richmond Beach Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Shack
Coffee Shop
Gourmet Latte
Coffee Shop
Java Jane
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Perfetto Espresso
Coffee Shop
Rain Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Shoreline Historical Museum
Museum
Crest Cinema
Cinema
Phoenix Theatre
Theatre Arts
Spin Alley Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Cinebarre
Cinema
Family Fun Center
Theme Park
Coyote North
Theatre Arts
AMC Oak Tree 6
Cinema
Regal Cinemas Thornton Place 14 & IMAX
Cinema
Wade James Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (31) C+
Jersey's
Bar
Darrell's Tavern
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
Little Caesars
Fast Food
CaliBurger
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Bullettrain Udon
Fast Food
Ridgecrest Public House
Bar
Good Burger
Fast Food
Star Poke
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Del Mar
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Emerald City Smoothie
Fast Food
Sushi Burrito
Fast Food
Teriyaki Island
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
North City Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Community Centre
Goldfish Swim School
Gym
Spartan Recreation Center
Community Centre
Ballinger Commons Recreation/Pool Building
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Han's Martial Arts Academy
Gym
Bitter Lake Community Center
Community Centre
Haller Lake Community Club
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Cascade Elite Gymnastics
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Third Place Commons
Community Centre
Seattle Gymnastics Academy Shiveley Gym
Gym
CrossFit Industrious
Gym
Lake City Community Center
Community Centre
Fitness 19
Gym
Power Body
Gym
Refugee Artisan Initiative
Community Centre
F45 Training
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Paramount Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Jazzercise
Gym
Groceries (7) C-
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Town & Country
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Village Market Thriftway
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Asian Family Market
Grocery Store
US Food Chef's Store
Grocery Store
Kiki Bakery
Bakery
Grand Pere Bakery
Bakery
Chez Grand Pere Bakery
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Boo Han Oriental Market
Grocery Store
PCC Puget Consumer Co-Op
Grocery Store
Double DD Meats
Butcher
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (79) A+
Meridian Park
Park
Ronald Bog Park
Park
Cromwell Park
Park
Richmond Highlands Park
Park
Saint Luke Greenspace
Park
Darnell Park
Park
James Keough Park
Park
Mark F. McLaughlin Memorial Park
Park
Shoreline Park
Park
Ridgecrest Park
Park
Boeing Creek Park
Park
Boeing Creek Open Space
Park
Echo Lake Park
Park
Northcrest Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Shoreview Park
Park
Hillwood Park
Park
North City Park
Park
Twin Ponds Park
Park
Westminster Park
Park
Westminster Triangle Park
Park
Paramount School Park
Park
Washington International School Preschool Park
Park
Mathay-Ballinger Park
Park
Shops (41) A-
Mud Bay
Pets
Food Shop
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
HairMasters
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dunn Lumber
Home Improvement
CosmoProf
Hairdresser
Galls
Clothing
Marshalls
Department Store
Tropical Tan
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
The Seattle Barkery
Pets
T & D Hair Design
Hairdresser
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Nature's Pet
Pets
Whistle Workwear
Clothing
Market Express
Convenience Store
Frankie and Wallace Nail Salon
Beauty
Parkwood Plaza
Mall
Shoe Repair & Alterations
Shoes
Hair Brokers
Hairdresser
Beach House Greetings
Gift Shop
Arcane Comics and More
Books
Verizon
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 12.7% take public transportation in Shoreline.
Public Transit Stops (161)
Stops & Stations A+
N 175th St & Midvale Ave N
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 175th St
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 175th St
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 180th St
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 180th St
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 170th St
Bus Stop
Meridian Ave N & N 175th St
Bus Stop
Meridian Ave N & N 175th St
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 170th St
Bus Stop
Meridian Ave N & N 180th St
Bus Stop
N 175th St & Meridian Ave N
Bus Stop
Meridian Ave N & N 180th St
Bus Stop
N 185th St & Ashworth Ave N
Bus Stop
N 185th St & Aurora Ave N
Bus Stop
N 185th St & Ashworth Ave N
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 185th St
Bus Stop
N 172nd St & Fremont Ave N
Bus Stop
N 185th St & Aurora Ave N
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 185th St
Bus Stop
N 172nd St & Dayton Ave N
Bus Stop
Meridian Ave N & N 185th St
Bus Stop
N 185th St & Meridian Ave N
Bus Stop
Aurora Ave N & N 165th St
Bus Stop
N 185th St & Meridian Ave N
Bus Stop
Meridian Ave N & N 185th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
12.7% A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Shoreline is 165/100 - which is 40% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C-

Shoreline crime rates are 2,896 per 100k, which is 11% lower than Washington
Property Crime
2,723 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
173 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A+

The median income in Shoreline is $91,524 - which is 46% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$91,524 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
The Everett Clinic at Shoreline
Clinic
Shoreline Fire Department Station #61 - Training & Support Facility
Fire Station
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
ICHS Medical and Dental Clinic
Clinic
Shoreline Fire Department Station 64
Fire Station
ZoomCare
Clinic
Jawnt Oral Surgery
Dentist
A Northwest Dental
Dentist
Safeway
Pharmacy
Iora Primary Care
Clinic
Dr. Kim's Clinic
Clinic
Station 65
Fire Station
Station 63
Fire Station
Bright 32 Dentistry
Dentist
Complete Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Richmond Beach Rehab
Clinic
Ideal Dental
Dentist
UW Primary Care and Specialty Clinic
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Swedish Ballinger Primary Care
Clinic
Shoreline Fire Safety Center
Fire Station
Seattle City Fire Station Number 24
Fire Station
Park Dental
Dentist
Highland Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing B+

Shoreline home prices are $582,000 - which is 116% higher than Washington
Home Price
$582,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
39% A+
Home Affordability
6.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Shoreline graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
71% B-
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (23) A+
Meridian Park Elementary School
St Luke School
Handicapped Contractual Services
Echo Lake Elementary School
King'S Schools
Highland Terrace Elementary
Parkwood Elementary
First Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
North City
Ridgecrest Elementary
Northwest School Deaf And Hard-Of-Hearing Children
The Evergreen School
St Mark Parish School
Living Wisdom School Of Seattle
Melvin G Syre Elementary
Fircrest Residential Habilitation
Horizon School
Lake Forest Park Montessori
Madrona Nongraded
Home Education Exchange
Cascade K-8 Community School
Broadview-Thomson K-8 School
Briarcrest Elementary
United Seattle & Bellevue Korean School
Edmonds Heights K-12
High Schools (9) B-
Shorewood High School
Handicapped Contractual Services
Shoreline-Monroe High School
King'S Schools
Fircrest Residential Habilitation
Shorecrest High School
Ingraham High School
Home Education Exchange
Scriber Lake High School
United Seattle & Bellevue Korean School
Edmonds Heights K-12
Edmonds Woodway High School
Middle College High School
Education Service Centers
Pacific Learning Center Nw
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ratings A-

Shoreline has an overall rating of 79% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes B+
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Shoreline, WA Area Guide

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Shoreline Area Facts

  • Shoreline has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Shoreline crime rates are 11% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Shoreline is 40% higher than the Washington average

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You Will Get Rained On In Shoreline, Washington 4 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 23, 2012) As a resident of Shoreline, Washington, I would recommend relocating to this growing metropolis. The city is just 9-10 miles from Seattle. Therefore, we have access to landmarks such as the Space Needle and Pike Place Market along with internationally recognized dining establishm ...Read More ents. Fortunately, Shoreline offers its residents delicious dining as well with cafes such as La Palma Family Mexican Restaurant and Sparta's Pizza.

Parents with young children will enjoy raising their children in Shoreline as the community offers cozy neighborhoods with traditional single family homes. However, there are plenty of condominiums for sale and rent, which will appeal to young single people. During the weekends, I'm able to spend time outdoors and enjoy hiking along the city's many nature trails.

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park is just five minutes away, and I often spend time there with my friends and family enjoying a picnic or playing Frisbee. When we gather together for a beach day, we always stay long enough to watch the sun sink into the ocean, which is a wondrous and beautiful sight. Also, we are fortunate to have numerous parks and recreation areas such as tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool and cycling trails.

Parents who enjoy teaching their children about the past can visit the Historical Museum while the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden will give parents access to our area's natural foliage along with unique plant life.

I have to bundle up in the winter as temperatures often drop to 35 degrees Fahrenheit, and some years it feels as though winter will never end. However, once spring arrives, Shoreline warms up, and we have pleasant temperatures again. Our little city receives plenty of precipitation, so you'll need to invest in quality rain gear. I have lived in Shoreline for 15 years and wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Meridian Park
      Ronald Bog Park
      Cromwell Park
      Richmond Highlands Park
      Saint Luke Greenspace
      Darnell Park
      James Keough Park
      Mark F. McLaughlin Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Shoreline Historical Museum
      Crest Cinema
      Phoenix Theatre
      Spin Alley Bowling Center
      Cinebarre
      Family Fun Center
      Coyote North
      AMC Oak Tree 6

      Food & Drink

      Jersey's
      Darrell's Tavern
      Jack in the Box
      Menchie's
      Little Caesars
      CaliBurger
      Baskin-Robbins
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Shoreline? Of all people who commute, 12.7% take public transportation in Shoreline.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Shoreline? The cost of living in Shoreline is 165/100 - which is 40% higher than Washington.
      Shoreline
      165

      65% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Shoreline? Shoreline crime rates are 2,896, which are 11% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,896 per 100k people

      27% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35

      27% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Shoreline? The median income in Shoreline is $91,524 which is 46% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $91,52465% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,18455% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Safeway
      Bartell Drugs
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Shoreline home prices? Shoreline home prices are $582,000 - which is 116% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $582,000215% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,63572% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Shoreline have good schools? The Shoreline graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      71%

      48% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      11% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Shoreline a good place to live? Shoreline has an overall rating of 79% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      11 total surveys

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