Livability Score

74
/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 (0) C-
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Friedrich's World Coffees
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Riverwalk Hub
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Scenic Route Bakery
Coffee Shop
NOSH Cafe and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Daisy Chain Coffee
Coffee Shop
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
The Varsity Cinema
Cinema
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Sheslow Auditorium
Theatre Arts
La Casa Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Black Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Drake Stadium
Stadium
Hoyt Sherman Place
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Iowa Events Center
Attraction
Temple Theater
Theatre Arts
Iowa Hall of Pride
Museum
Des Moines Community Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Kum & Go Theater
Theatre Arts
Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
PLATFORM
Nightclub
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Theatre Arts
Vaudeville Mews
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Museum
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Science Center of Iowa
Museum
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Attraction
Salisbury House
Museum
The Garden Nightclub
Nightclub
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
Food and Drink (0) D-
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Paul
Fast Food
Peggy's
Bar
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
University Library Cafe
Bar
J & J Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carl's Place
Bar
Menchie's
Sweets
Qdoba
Fast Food
Whiskey River
Bar
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
Big Tomato Pizza Company
Fast Food
Des Moines Yacht Club
Bar
Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Ingersoll Tap
Bar
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Palmer's Deli
Fast Food
Fitness (1) A+
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Farrell's
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Capitol Row
Gym
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Fitness by Design
Gym
Northwest Community Center
Community Centre
Robert D. Ray “Tai House” Welcome Center
Community Centre
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
CrossFit Flyover
Gym
CrossFit West Des Moines
Gym
CrossFit Merle Hay
Gym
Valley Junction Activity Center
Community Centre
Xpressive Fitness
Gym
Polk County Westside Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) A+
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Campbell's Nutrition
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
La Mie Bakery
Bakery
The Cheese Shop of Des Moines
Cheese
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
D&D Bakery
Bakery
El Palmino
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Old Home Bakery Outlet
Bakery
The Bake Shoppe
Bakery
Fareway
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Opperman Commons
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Pester Plaza
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Drake Park
Park
Zimpleman Family Plaza
Park
Pella Plaza
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Carpenter Square
Park
Meredith Courtyard
Park
Good Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Morgan E. Cline Courtyard
Park
Evelyn Davis Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Kragie Newell Courtyard
Park
Helmick Commons
Park
Shops (3) A+
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Miller's Hardware
Home Improvement
Platinum Kuts
Hairdresser
Fly Graphic Style
Clothing
Bombshell Betty's Salon
Hairdresser
Day Dreams
Clothing
Irene's Flowers & Exotic Plants
Florist
Dave's Barbershop
Hairdresser
University Market Grocery Store
Convenience Store
Sunsation Spa
Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Casey's
Convenience Store
Shop 'n Save
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Bike World Warehouse
Bicycle
Git N Go
Convenience Store
Ibrahim Grocery
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Tawakal Grocery
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
J. Michaels Salon
Hairdresser
Boot Barn
Shoes
Vogue Vision Center
Optician
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. North Of Grand (A+)

2. New Vision (A+)

3. Meredith (A+)

4. Ingersoll Park (A+)

5. Frisbie Park (A+)

commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Carpenter.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
University Ave & 23rd St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 21st St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 21st St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 23rd St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 24th St
Bus Stop
MLK Jr Pkwy & University Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University & MLK Jr Pkwy (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & MLK Jr Pkwy
Bus Stop
19th St & University Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 25th St
Bus Stop
19th St & #1141
Bus Stop
MLK Jr Pkwy & Atkins St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 17th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 27th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 17th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 28th St
Bus Stop
19th St & Atkins St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 15th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 14th Pl
Bus Stop
University Ave & 29th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 29th St
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove Ave & 19th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 31st St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 13th St
Bus Stop
University Ave &13th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Mondamin Presidentia (A+)

2. Arbor Peaks (A+)

3. Highland Park (A+)

4. East Village (A+)

5. Capitol East (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Carpenter is 94/100 - which is 5% higher than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Mondamin Presidentia (A+)

2. Oak Park (A+)

3. River Bend (A+)

4. Cheatom Park (A+)

5. King-Irving Park (A+)

crime F

Carpenter crime rates are 3,088 per 100k, which is 91% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,542 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
546 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Downtown Des Moines (A)

2. Greenwood (A)

3. Linden Heights (A)

4. Salisbury Oaks (A)

5. Waterbury (A)

employment F

The median income in Carpenter is $20,714 - which is 62% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$20,714 F
Unemployment Rate
0.0% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Salisbury Oaks (A+)

2. Waveland Park (A+)

3. Linden Heights (A+)

4. Southwestern Hills (A+)

5. Ingersoll Park (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Eyerly Ball Community Mental Health Services
Clinic
Unknown Name
Hospital
MercyOne House of Mercy
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
American Republic Student Health Center
Doctor
PHC University Medical Clinic
Clinic
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 4
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Hospital
Eyerly Ball Polk County Clinic
Clinic
Broadlawns Medical Center
Hospital
Broadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Hospital
Ingersoll Family Physicians
Doctor
Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ingersoll Family Dentistry
Dentist
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Hospital
Diagnostic Clinic
Doctor
Iowa Ortho
Doctor
Bergman Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Doctor
MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
Doctor
Women's Health Specialists
Doctor
Price Chopper Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Primary Health Care
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Frisbie Park (A+)

2. Highland Park (A+)

3. Union Park (A+)

4. Valley High Manor (A+)

5. Waterbury (A+)

housing N/A

Carpenter home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Iowa
Home Price
n/a
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A
Home Affordability
N/A
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Waveland Park (A+)

2. Ingersoll Park (A+)

3. Beaverdale (A+)

4. Southwestern Hills (A+)

5. Douglas Acres (A+)

schools C-

The Carpenter graduation rate is 84% - which is 4% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (0) C-
King Elementary School
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
Smouse Opportunity School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Callanan Middle School
Monroe Elementary School
Moulton Elementary School
Downtown School
Walnut Street School
Perkins Elementary School
Hubbell Elementary
Greenwood Elementary School
Carver Elementary
St Augustin Catholic School
Holy Trinity
Findley Elementary School
Joshua Christian Academy
Holy Family School
Harding Middle School
Oak Park
Hiatt Middle School
St Anthony Elementary School
Merrill Middle School
Hillis Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Scavo Alternative High School
North High School
Roosevelt High School
Joshua Christian Academy
East High School
Lincoln High School
Hoover High School
Walnut Creek Campus
Dowling Catholic High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Ingersoll Park (A+)

2. Sherman Hill (A+)

3. North Of Grand (A+)

4. Arbor Peaks (A+)

5. Waterbury (A+)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Ingersoll Park (A+)

2. Waveland Park (A+)

3. Downtown Des Moines (A+)

4. Fairground (A+)

5. Bloomfield-Allen (A+)

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Carpenter Area Facts

  • Carpenter has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Carpenter crime rates are 28% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Carpenter is 4% higher than the Des Moines average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Opperman Commons
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      The Varsity Cinema
      Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
      Sheslow Auditorium
      La Casa Cultural Center
      Black Cultural Center
      Drake Stadium
      Hoyt Sherman Place
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      McDonald's
      Paul
      Peggy's
      KFC/Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Subway
      University Library Cafe

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Carpenter? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Carpenter.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Carpenter? The cost of living in Carpenter is 94/100 - which is 5% higher than Iowa.
      Carpenter
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Carpenter? Carpenter crime rates are 3,088, which are 91% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,088 per 100k people

      33% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      33% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Carpenter? The median income in Carpenter is $20,714 which is 62% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $20,71463% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $13,61854% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      100% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Carpenter a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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

      Housing

      What are Carpenter home prices? Carpenter home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      7%

      89% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Carpenter have good schools? The Carpenter graduation rate is 84% - which is 4% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Carpenter a good place to live? Carpenter has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
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      0 total surveys

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