Livability Score

58
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Daisy Chain Coffee
Coffee Shop
NOSH Cafe and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Scenic Route Bakery
Coffee Shop
The Riverwalk Hub
Coffee Shop
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Teachout Aquatic Center
Water Park
Viking Theater
Theatre Arts
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Attraction
Grandstand
Stadium
Halls of Law and Flame
Museum
Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm
Attraction
Ye Old Mill
Attraction
Anne & Bill Riley Stage
Theatre Arts
Giant Slide
Attraction
Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Butter Cow
Attraction
Snakes Alive
Attraction
Fun Forest Stage
Theatre Arts
Model Railroad
Attraction
County School
Museum
MidAmerican Energy Stage
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
Museum
Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
Museum
Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery
Museum
Cattle Tie-Outs
Zoo
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
The Garden Nightclub
Nightclub
Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Oasis Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Iowa Craft Beer Tent
Bar
Vickie's
Bar
Bud Tent
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Quinton's Bar & Deli
Bar
Bellhop
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Four Mile Community Center
Community Centre
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Capitol Row
Gym
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
El Palmino
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Bakery
Fareway
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
Parks (0) C-
Unknown Name
Playground
Fairmont Park
Park
Valley View Village Park
Park
Easttown Park
Park
Easton Basin Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Grandview Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Ashfield Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Reno Memorial Dog Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Union Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Union Park Rocket Slide
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Sargent Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Belle M. Turner Park
Park
Birdland Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (0) F
Gordmans
Department Store
Grand View University Bookstore
Books
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
LV Nails
Beauty
Wild Hairz
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Home Zone Rent to Own
Furniture
Supreme Cuts
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Shoppers' Mart
Discount Store
Park Fair Jewelers
Fashion
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Park Fair Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
KB Wireless
Electronics
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Tina's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Raccoon Forks Trading Company
Furniture
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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 F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Garton West.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
E Euclid Ave & Cornell St
Bus Stop
E Douglas Ave & Cornell St
Bus Stop
Dart Transit Hub
Bus Stop
Tram Stop
Bus Stop
E Euclid Ave & Oxford St
Bus Stop
E Douglas Ave & Oxford St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 12th St
Bus Stop
E 12th St & State Capitol
Bus Stop
E Walnut St & E 13th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Euclid Ave & 2nd Ave
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & State Capitol
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & State Capitol
Bus Stop
Douglas Ave & 2nd Ave
Bus Stop
Burlington Trailways Bus Terminal
Bus Station
E Grand Ave & E 9th St
Bus Stop
Euclid Ave & 4th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 9th St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Holcomb Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & New York Ave
Bus Stop
Douglas Ave & 4th St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Corning Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & New York Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Holcomb Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Boston Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Boston Ave
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 Garton West is 85/100 - which is 5% lower 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 D-

Garton West crime rates are 2,698 per 100k, which is 67% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,221 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
477 crimes per 100k D-
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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 C

The median income in Garton West is $66,094 - which is 21% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$66,094 C
Unemployment Rate
15.2% F
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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 not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 3
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Clinic
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 7
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dr. Nick Palmer/Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic
Doctor
Des Moines Police East Side Boxing Club
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Hospital
Unknown Name
Hospital
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic
Des Moines Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
Doctor
Primary Health Care
Doctor
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Hospital
Women's Health Specialists
Doctor
Iowa Ortho
Doctor
DMPD Narcotics and Homeland Security
Police
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 A+

Garton West home prices are $93,800 - which is 29% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$93,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-5% D+
Home Affordability
1.4x (home price to income ratio) 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 D-

The Garton West graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Garton Elementary
Phillips Elementary
Goodrell Middle School
Cattell Elementary School
St Joseph Elementary School
Hiatt Middle School
Stowe Elementary School
Madison Elementary School
Holy Family School
Capitol View Elementary School
Findley Elementary School
Harding Middle School
Carver Elementary
Willard Elementary School
Joshua Christian Academy
Brubaker Elementary School
Hoyt Middle School
Oak Park
Sterling Education
Moulton Elementary School
Delaware Elementary
King Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School
Walnut Street School
Woodside Middle School
High Schools (0) F
East High School
Joshua Christian Academy
North High School
Sterling Education
Saydel 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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  • Garton West has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Garton West crime rates are 11% 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

      Unknown Name
      Fairmont Park
      Valley View Village Park
      Easttown Park
      Easton Basin Park
      Unknown Name
      Martin Luther King Jr. Park
      Unknown Name

      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 2,698, which are 67% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,698 per 100k people

      16% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      16% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      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

      N/A User Ratings

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

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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