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Highland Park Area Facts

  • Highland Park has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Highland Park crime rates are 68% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Highland Park is 4% lower than the Des Moines average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Belle M. Turner Park
      McHenry Park Sprayground
      McHenry Park
      Variety Star Playground
      Riverview Park
      Union Park Rocket Slide
      Birdland Park
      Union Park

      Entertainment

      Viking Theater
      Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
      Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
      Williams Metro Stadium
      Teachout Aquatic Center
      Iowa Events Center
      The Garden Nightclub
      State of Iowa Historical Building

      Food & Drink

      Taco John's
      McDonald's
      Sonic
      Dairy Queen
      Taco Bell
      Vickie's
      Burger King
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland Park? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Highland Park.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland Park? The cost of living in Highland Park is 87/100 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
      Highland Park
      87

      13% 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 Highland Park? Highland Park crime rates are 6,807, which are 296% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      6,807 per 100k people

      198% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      198% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Highland Park? The median income in Highland Park is $48,216 which is 12% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $48,21613% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,12829% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      14% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Highland Park 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 Highland Park home prices? Highland Park home prices are $107,356 - which is 19% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $107,35642% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9421% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      16% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Highland Park have good schools? The Highland Park graduation rate is 73% - which is 17% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      12% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      14% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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