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Fife
  • Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Suburb
Seattle

Fife

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Fife is a suburb of Seattle with a population of 10,869. Fife is in Pierce County. Living in Fife offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Fife there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fife and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Fife are above average.
    About Fife...
    Population
    10,869
    Suburb of
    Seattle
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $337,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,562
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      56%
    • Own
      44%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,153.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      9.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      94.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      595.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,370.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      6,920.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      2,757
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      23%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Fife

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,557
    National
    $69,021
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