Livability Score

70
/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 D

There are some 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
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) C-
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
The Garden Nightclub
Nightclub
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Attraction
Viking Theater
Theatre Arts
Teachout Aquatic Center
Water Park
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Museum
Iowa Events Center
Attraction
Iowa Hall of Pride
Museum
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Theatre Arts
PLATFORM
Nightclub
Vaudeville Mews
Theatre Arts
Grandstand
Stadium
Principal Park
Stadium
Halls of Law and Flame
Museum
Science Center of Iowa
Museum
Giant Slide
Attraction
Anne & Bill Riley Stage
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Snakes Alive
Attraction
Model Railroad
Attraction
Ye Old Mill
Attraction
Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm
Attraction
Food and Drink (2) C+
Subway
Fast Food
Oasis Liquor
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Quinton's Bar & Deli
Bar
Wooly's
Bar
Bellhop
Bar
Ernie's Boondock
Bar
Up-Down
Bar
Nightingale Cocktail
Bar
Buddy's Corral
Bar
Coa Cantina
Bar
Locust Tap
Bar
85 Bar
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Beechwood Lounge
Bar
Almost Famous Popcorn Company
Fast Food
AJ's on East Court
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Capitol Row
Gym
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
Four Mile Community Center
Community Centre
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Robert D. Ray “Tai House” Welcome Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
El Palmino
Grocery Store
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Bakery
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
Paul
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Ashfield Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Stewart Square Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Redhead Park
Park
Iowa State Capitol
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Burke Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Iowa State Capitol West Terrace
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Union Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Whitmer Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Union Park Rocket Slide
Playground
Shops (0) D-
T-Mobile
Electronics
Home Zone Rent to Own
Furniture
Supreme Cuts
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
LV Nails
Beauty
Wild Hairz
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Raccoon Forks Trading Company
Furniture
Amour
Clothing
Unknown Name
Clothing
Des Moines Bicycle Collective
Bicycle
Porch Light
Interior Decoration
Fontenelle Supply Co.
Clothing
East Village Spa
Beauty
Eden
Beauty
INDIE HOUSE
Furniture
Bridal Boutique
Clothing
509 City Vintage
Furniture
American Plumbing Supply
Home Improvement
Reclaimed
Furniture
Raygun
Clothing
Beehive Salon
Beauty
Layoche' Beauty
Beauty
Projects Contemporary Furniture
Furniture
Gordmans
Department Store
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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 A+

Of all people who commute, 5.5% take public transportation in Martin Luther King Jr Park.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations B+
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
E Grand Ave & State Capitol
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & State Capitol
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 9th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 9th St
Bus Stop
Pennsylvania Ave & E Grand Ave
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Pennsylvania Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Pennsylvania Ave
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 5th St
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 4th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 4th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 4th St
Bus Stop
Burlington Trailways Bus Terminal
Bus Station
E Grand Ave & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
E Locust St & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
Locust St & 2nd Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Indiana Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & University Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.5% B
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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 Martin Luther King Jr Park is 80/100 - which is 10% 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 F

Martin Luther King Jr Park crime rates are 3,380 per 100k, which is 109% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,783 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
597 crimes per 100k F
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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 F

The median income in Martin Luther King Jr Park is $34,053 - which is 38% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$34,053 F
Unemployment Rate
7.0% 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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Hospital
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic
Des Moines Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Des Moines Police East Side Boxing Club
Police
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Hospital
Unknown Name
Clinic
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 3
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Primary Health Care
Doctor
MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
Doctor
DMPD Narcotics and Homeland Security
Police
Women's Health Specialists
Doctor
Des Moines Fire Department
Fire Station
Des Moines Police Department
Police
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Iowa Ortho
Doctor
DMPD Crime Prevention Building
Police
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 7
Fire Station
Des Moines Police Animal Control
Police
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 4
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dr. Nick Palmer/Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic
Doctor
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-

Martin Luther King Jr Park home prices are $75,800 - which is 43% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$75,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
2.2x (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 F

The Martin Luther King Jr Park graduation rate is 63% - which is 28% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
33% F
High School Grad. Rates
63% F
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Hiatt Middle School
Capitol View Elementary School
Holy Family School
Carver Elementary
Phillips Elementary
Garton Elementary
Cattell Elementary School
Willard Elementary School
Moulton Elementary School
Findley Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School
Stowe Elementary School
Harding Middle School
Goodrell Middle School
St Joseph Elementary School
Walnut Street School
Madison Elementary School
Joshua Christian Academy
St Anthony Elementary School
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
King Elementary School
Oak Park
Downtown School
Howe Elementary
River Woods Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
East High School
North High School
Joshua Christian Academy
Scavo Alternative High School
Lincoln High School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Sterling Education
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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+)

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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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  • Martin Luther King Jr Park has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Martin Luther King Jr Park crime rates are 40% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Martin Luther King Jr Park is 11% lower than the Des Moines average
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Martin Luther King Jr Park? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Martin Luther King Jr. Park
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      Ashfield Park
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      Entertainment

      Williams Metro Stadium
      State of Iowa Historical Building
      The Garden Nightclub
      Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
      Viking Theater
      Teachout Aquatic Center
      Unknown Name
      Simon Estes Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Oasis Liquor
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Wingstop
      Taco John's
      Arby's
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Martin Luther King Jr Park? Of all people who commute, 5.5% take public transportation in Martin Luther King Jr Park.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Martin Luther King Jr Park? The cost of living in Martin Luther King Jr Park is 80/100 - which is 10% lower than Iowa.
      Martin Luther King Jr Park
      80

      20% 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 Martin Luther King Jr Park? Martin Luther King Jr Park crime rates are 3,380, which are 109% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,380 per 100k people

      45% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      45% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Martin Luther King Jr Park? The median income in Martin Luther King Jr Park is $34,053 which is 38% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $34,05338% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $14,63051% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      51% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Martin Luther King Jr Park 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 Martin Luther King Jr Park home prices? Martin Luther King Jr Park home prices are $75,800 - which is 43% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $75,80059% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $64432% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      6% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Martin Luther King Jr Park have good schools? The Martin Luther King Jr Park graduation rate is 63% - which is 28% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      63%

      24% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      32% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Martin Luther King Jr Park a good place to live? Martin Luther King Jr Park has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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