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Merle Hay Area Facts

  • Merle Hay has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Merle Hay crime rates are 21% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Merle Hay is 2% higher than the Des Moines average
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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Riley Park
      Tower Park
      Murphy Park
      Rocklyn Park
      Trolley Park
      Jensen Neighborhood Park
      Ashby Park
      Westchester Park

      Entertainment

      Merle Hay Lanes
      Flix Brewhouse
      Northwest Aquatic Center
      Colby Park Performance Pavilion
      AMC Classic Cobblestone 9
      Des Moines Community Playhouse
      Urbandale Public Art Park
      Clive Caboose

      Food & Drink

      Shang Yuen
      Hickman Soft Serve Royal Treats
      Subway
      Fazoli's
      McDonald's
      Hardee's
      Kathy's
      Chipotle

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Merle Hay? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Merle Hay.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Merle Hay? The cost of living in Merle Hay is 92/100 - which is 3% higher than Iowa.
      Merle Hay
      92

      8% 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 Merle Hay? Merle Hay crime rates are 4,911, which are 185% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      4,911 per 100k people

      115% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      115% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Merle Hay? The median income in Merle Hay is $60,055 which is 10% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $60,0559% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,5531% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Merle Hay 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 Merle Hay home prices? Merle Hay home prices are $148,409 - which is 12% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $148,40920% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9995% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      8% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Merle Hay have good schools? The Merle Hay graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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