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Garton West Area Facts

  • Garton West has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Garton West crime rates are 26% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Garton West is 5% lower than the Des Moines average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Garton West? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fairmont Park
      Valley View Village Park
      Easttown Park
      Easton Basin Park
      Martin Luther King Jr. Park
      Grandview Park
      Ashfield Park
      Reno Memorial Dog Park

      Entertainment

      Teachout Aquatic Center
      Viking Theater
      Williams Metro Stadium
      Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
      Grandstand
      Halls of Law and Flame
      Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm
      Ye Old Mill

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Sonic
      Subway
      Taco John's
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Garton West? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Garton West.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Garton West? The cost of living in Garton West is 85/100 - which is 5% lower than Iowa.
      Garton West
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Garton West? Garton West crime rates are 5,098, which are 196% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      5,098 per 100k people

      124% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20  

      124% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Garton West? The median income in Garton West is $66,094 which is 21% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $66,09419% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,90920% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      15%

      227% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Garton West 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Garton West home prices? Garton West home prices are $93,800 - which is 29% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $93,80049% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9371% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      27% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Garton West have good schools? The Garton West graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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