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Meredith Area Facts

  • Meredith has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Meredith crime rates are 44% lower than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Meredith is 9% higher than the Des Moines average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Meredith? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Westchester Park
      Jensen Neighborhood Park
      Riley Park
      Prairie Point Crossing
      Brookview Park
      Ashby Park
      Woodlawn Park
      Murphy Park

      Entertainment

      Northwest Aquatic Center
      Merle Hay Lanes
      Flix Brewhouse
      AMC Johnston 16
      Urbandale Public Art Park
      AMC Classic Cobblestone 9
      Drake Stadium
      Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Dunkin'
      Pita Pit
      Popeyes
      Arby's
      Chick-fil-A
      KFC
      Donut Hut

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Meredith? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Meredith.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Meredith? The cost of living in Meredith is 98/100 - which is 10% higher than Iowa.
      Meredith
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Meredith? Meredith crime rates are 2,284, which are 33% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,284 per 100k people

      equal to the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      equal to the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Meredith? The median income in Meredith is $82,472 which is 51% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $82,47249% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,1838% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      34% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Meredith 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 Meredith home prices? Meredith home prices are $208,000 - which is 57% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $208,00013% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $951equal to the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Meredith have good schools? The Meredith graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      7% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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