Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Area Guide

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Living in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

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Downtown Des Moines Area Facts

  • Downtown Des Moines has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Downtown Des Moines crime rates are 87% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Downtown Des Moines is 22% higher than the Des Moines average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Courtyard Greenspace
      Temple Chess & Poetry Garden
      Western Gateway Park
      Raccoon River Greenway
      John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
      Cowles Commons
      Lynne Cutler Park
      American Enterprise Group Art Park

      Entertainment

      Kum & Go Theater
      Temple Theater
      Science Center of Iowa
      Vaudeville Mews
      PLATFORM
      Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
      Principal Park
      World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

      Food & Drink

      Panera Bread
      Secret Admirer
      Taco Bell
      Fighting Burrito
      Jimmy John's
      The Draught House
      300 Craft & Rooftop
      Potbelly

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown Des Moines? Of all people who commute, 5.4% take public transportation in Downtown Des Moines.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      23%

      19% higher than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown Des Moines? The cost of living in Downtown Des Moines is 110/100 - which is 23% higher than Iowa.
      Downtown Des Moines
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown Des Moines? Downtown Des Moines crime rates are 7,584, which are 341% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      7,584 per 100k people

      233% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      233% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown Des Moines? The median income in Downtown Des Moines is $64,784 which is 19% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $64,78417% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,93457% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown Des Moines 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 Downtown Des Moines home prices? Downtown Des Moines home prices are $305,300 - which is 130% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $305,30065% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9783% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      15%

      76% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Downtown Des Moines have good schools? The Downtown Des Moines graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      19% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Downtown Des Moines a good place to live? Downtown Des Moines has an overall rating of 91% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      5 total surveys

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