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Linden Heights Area Facts

  • Linden Heights has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Linden Heights crime rates are 60% lower than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Linden Heights is 28% higher than the Des Moines average
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Linden Heights? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ashworth Park
      Greenwood Park
      Water Works Park
      Frisbie Park
      Carney Park
      American Legion Park
      Reichardt Natural Play Area
      Railroad Park

      Entertainment

      Salisbury House
      Sylvan Theater
      Art Studios
      I.M. Pei Building
      Des Moines Art Center
      Eliel Saarinen Building
      Richard Meier Building
      Des Moines Community Playhouse

      Food & Drink

      Bruegger's Bagels
      The Greenwood Lounge
      Lot 33 Coffee Bar and Lounge
      Ingersoll Wine & Spirits
      Wine Source
      The Station on Ingersoll
      Subway
      GT Lounge

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Linden Heights? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Linden Heights.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      equal to the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Linden Heights? The cost of living in Linden Heights is 115/100 - which is 29% higher than Iowa.
      Linden Heights
      115

      15% 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 Linden Heights? Linden Heights crime rates are 1,622, which are 6% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      1,622 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 62  

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Linden Heights? The median income in Linden Heights is $82,279 which is 51% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $82,27949% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $86,807191% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Linden Heights 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 Linden Heights home prices? Linden Heights home prices are $357,000 - which is 169% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $357,00093% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9371% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Linden Heights have good schools? The Linden Heights graduation rate is 98% - which is 12% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      19% higher 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

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