Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA Area Guide

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Beaverdale Area Facts

  • Beaverdale has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Beaverdale crime rates are 5% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Beaverdale is 5% higher than the Des Moines average
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Beaverdale is a beautiful, safe neighborhood. User Rating 5 rating By Iowagirl ( Jun 25, 2013) This neighborhood is full of classic Beaverdale brick homes, but also all different syles of homes both old and new. It is definately NOT a cookie-cutter neighborhood! The homes are well cared for. It is a mix of working class and executive people and families.

What can I say... ...Read More .it's an established neighborhood with good schools and friendly people. Housing is reasonably priced and there are tons of activities, shopping and places to eat. The big event each Fall is the Beaverdale Fall Festival with parades, and concerts, and activities for kids.

My husband grew up in this neighborhood and we now live there as do our grown children. Beaverdale is a safe neighborhood and I highly recommend it if you are new to Des Moines and are not sure which neighborhood to go to. Read Less
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      A Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ashby Park
      Witmer Park
      Beaverdale Park
      Tower Park
      Riley Park
      Quad Creek Plaza
      Kragie Newell Courtyard
      Morgan E. Cline Courtyard

      Entertainment

      Drake Stadium
      Northwest Aquatic Center
      Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
      Sheslow Auditorium
      La Casa Cultural Center
      Black Cultural Center
      The Varsity Cinema
      Des Moines Community Playhouse

      Food & Drink

      Beaverdale Confections
      Beaver Tap
      Dam Pub
      GoodSons
      Snookies Malt Shop
      Players Sports Bar & Grill
      Cooney's Tavern
      KFC/Taco Bell

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Beaverdale? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Beaverdale.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Beaverdale? The cost of living in Beaverdale is 95/100 - which is 6% higher than Iowa.
      Beaverdale
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Beaverdale? Beaverdale crime rates are 4,263, which are 148% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      4,263 per 100k people

      87% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      87% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Beaverdale? The median income in Beaverdale is $72,005 which is 32% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $72,00530% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,22231% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Iowa Lutheran Hospital
      Broadlawns Medical Center
      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
      Iowa Methodist Medical Center
      Mercy Beaverdale Medical Clinic
      Mercy Franklin Center
      VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Medicap Pharmacy
      Target Pharmacy
      Price Chopper Pharmacy
      Broadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Price Chopper Pharmacy
      Bauder Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dr. Nick Palmer/Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic
      Central Iowa Neurology PC
      Whole Health Chiropractic
      The Livewell Clinic
      Foot & Ankle Institute
      MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
      Bergman Plastic Surgery
      Des Moines Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Beaverdale home prices? Beaverdale home prices are $175,960 - which is 33% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $175,9605% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9371% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      18% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Beaverdale have good schools? The Beaverdale graduation rate is 94% - which is 7% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      3% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Beaverdale a good place to live? Beaverdale has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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