Progress Indicators
We want to understand whether Seattle is becoming more or less age-friendly over time. This information helps us know if our efforts are having their desired impact and where more work needs to be done.
To this end, we have selected a set of indicators that give us insight into how older adults are faring in the three areas we focus on: economic security, social connectivity, and health and well-being.
These indicators have been selected based on their correlation with our desired goals, as well as quality and availability of data. Many can be viewed as both Seattle and King County datasets. Initially compiled in 2024, we aim to review and update these regularly and to make historical data available so that we (and you!) can chart our city’s progress over time.
This is not a summary of our work or actions. You can find that in our annual highlights reports.
How are older adults experiencing economic security?
How are older adults experiencing health and well-being?
How are older adults experiencing social connectivity?
Source: City of Seattle IT 2023 Technology Access and Adoption Survey
Source: King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Data Dashboard - Prosecuting Attorney's Office - King County, Washington
How are older adults experiencing "Livability" in Seattle?
AARP Livability Index for Seattle and King County (2023)
ENGAGEMENT — Civic and Social Involvement
The overall livability index score is based on the average score of seven livability categories—housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement, and opportunity—which range from 0 to 100. AARP scores communities by comparing them to one another, so the average community gets a score of 50, while above-average communities score higher and below-average communities score lower.
Source: AARP Livability Index - Seattle and King County
AARP Livability Index for Seattle and King County (2023)
ENVIRONMENT — Clean Air and Water
The overall livability index score is based on the average score of seven livability categories—housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement, and opportunity—which range from 0 to 100. AARP scores communities by comparing them to one another, so the average community gets a score of 50, while above-average communities score higher and below-average communities score lower.
Source: AARP Livability Index - Seattle and King County
AARP Livability Index for Seattle and King County (2023)
HEALTH — Prevention, Access, and Quality
The overall livability index score is based on the average score of seven livability categories—housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement, and opportunity—which range from 0 to 100. AARP scores communities by comparing them to one another, so the average community gets a score of 50, while above-average communities score higher and below-average communities score lower.
Source: AARP Livability Index - Seattle and King County
AARP Livability Index for Seattle and King County (2023)
HOUSING — Affordability and Access
The overall livability index score is based on the average score of seven livability categories—housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement, and opportunity—which range from 0 to 100. AARP scores communities by comparing them to one another, so the average community gets a score of 50, while above-average communities score higher and below-average communities score lower.
Source: AARP Livability Index - Seattle and King County
AARP Livability Index for Seattle and King County (2023)
NEIGHBORHOOD — Proximity and Security
Source: AARP Livability Index - Seattle and King County
The overall livability index score is based on the average score of seven livability categories—housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement, and opportunity—which range from 0 to 100. AARP scores communities by comparing them to one another, so the average community gets a score of 50, while above-average communities score higher and below-average communities score lower.
AARP Livability Index for Seattle and King County (2023)
OPPORTUNITY — Inclusion and Possibilities
Source: AARP Livability Index - Seattle and King County
The overall livability index score is based on the average score of seven livability categories—housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement, and opportunity—which range from 0 to 100. AARP scores communities by comparing them to one another, so the average community gets a score of 50, while above-average communities score higher and below-average communities score lower.
AARP Livability Index for Seattle and King County (2023)
TRANSPORTATION — Safety and Convenience
Source: AARP Livability Index - Seattle and King County
The overall livability index score is based on the average score of seven livability categories—housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement, and opportunity—which range from 0 to 100. AARP scores communities by comparing them to one another, so the average community gets a score of 50, while above-average communities score higher and below-average communities score lower.
AARP Livability Index for Seattle and King County (2023)
OVERALL
Source: AARP Livability Index - Seattle and King County
The overall livability index score is based on the average score of seven livability categories—housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement, and opportunity—which range from 0 to 100. AARP scores communities by comparing them to one another, so the average community gets a score of 50, while above-average communities score higher and below-average communities score lower.
COMING SOON: Age Friendly Seattle successfully advocated for social isolation data to be collected in future Washington State Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System questionnaires. We look forward to sharing this data once it's received!