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East Village Area Facts

  • East Village has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • East Village crime rates are 91% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in East Village is 11% lower than the Des Moines average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Iowa State Capitol West Terrace
      Iowa State Capitol
      Whitmer Park
      Jim Muto Recreation Area
      Stewart Square Park
      Cohen Park
      Hansen Triangle Park
      Rotary Riverwalk Park

      Entertainment

      State of Iowa Historical Building
      The Garden Nightclub
      Simon Estes Amphitheater
      World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
      Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
      Iowa Hall of Pride
      Iowa Events Center
      PLATFORM

      Food & Drink

      Wooly's
      Up-Down
      Quinton's Bar & Deli
      Locust Tap
      85 Bar
      Buddy's Corral
      Nightingale Cocktail
      Coa Cantina

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in East Village? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in East Village.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in East Village? The cost of living in East Village is 82/100 - which is 8% lower than Iowa.
      East Village
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in East Village? East Village crime rates are 7,332, which are 376% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      7,332 per 100k people

      246% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14  

      246% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in East Village? The median income in East Village is $57,159 which is 30% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $57,15930% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,63411% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      31% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is East Village 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 East Village home prices? East Village home prices are $140,915 - which is 41% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $140,91557% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $98232% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      10%

      85% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does East Village have good schools? The East Village graduation rate is 72% - which is 18% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is East Village a good place to live? East Village has an overall rating of 79% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      2 total surveys

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