Livability Score

75
/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
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
Friedrich's World Coffees
Coffee Shop
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Daisy Chain Coffee
Coffee Shop
Scenic Route Bakery
Coffee Shop
NOSH Cafe and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Riverwalk Hub
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Twisted Bean Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Attraction
Drake Stadium
Stadium
Viking Theater
Theatre Arts
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Sheslow Auditorium
Theatre Arts
The Varsity Cinema
Cinema
La Casa Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Black Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Iowa Events Center
Attraction
Iowa Hall of Pride
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Hoyt Sherman Place
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
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Attraction
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Attraction
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Attraction
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Attraction
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Attraction
Northwest Aquatic Center
Water Park
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
The Garden Nightclub
Nightclub
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Museum
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Triangle Tap
Bar
Vickie's
Bar
J & J Pub
Bar
Trophy's Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Babylon Grill
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Beaver Tap
Bar
GoodSons
Bar
Paul
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Peggy's
Bar
Beaverdale Confections
Sweets
Dam Pub
Bar
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cooney's Tavern
Bar
Players Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Robert D. Ray “Tai House” Welcome Center
Community Centre
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Farrell's
Gym
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Capitol Row
Gym
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Northwest Community Center
Community Centre
CrossFit Flyover
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
CrossFit Merle Hay
Gym
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Community Centre
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Fitness by Design
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
El Palmino
Grocery Store
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Campbell's Nutrition
Grocery Store
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
La Mie Bakery
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
The Cheese Shop of Des Moines
Cheese
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Old Home Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
D&D Bakery
Bakery
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
McHenry Park Sprayground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
McHenry Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Riverview Park
Park
Variety Star Playground
Playground
Prospect Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Highland Park
Park
Birdland Sports Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
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Park
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Playground
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Playground
Edna Griffin Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Beaverdale Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Birdland Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (0) D-
Dollar General
Discount Store
Park Fair Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Citi Trends
Clothing
Park Fair Jewelers
Fashion
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Saigon Market
Convenience Store
Aaron's
Furniture
Tawakal Grocery
Convenience Store
Ibrahim Grocery
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Shop 'n Save
Convenience Store
Home Zone Rent-to-Own
Furniture
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Bike World Warehouse
Bicycle
Git N Go
Convenience Store
Oasis
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
KB Wireless
Electronics
Tina's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Miller's Hardware
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Outlet Cigarette Beer & Liquor
Convenience 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, 1.7% take public transportation in Oak Park.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations A+
6th Ave & Euclid Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Ovid Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Oak Park Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Euclid Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Ovid Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Beckwith Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Douglas Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Beckwith Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Boston Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Boston Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Corning Ave
Bus Stop
Euclid Ave & 4th St
Bus Stop
Douglas Ave & 4th St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & New York Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & New York Ave
Bus Stop
Euclid Ave & Polk County River Place
Bus Stop
Euclid Ave & 2nd Ave
Bus Stop
Douglas Ave & 2nd Ave
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Holcomb Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Holcomb Ave
Bus Stop
E Euclid Ave & Oxford St
Bus Stop
E Douglas Ave & Oxford St
Bus Stop
E Euclid Ave & Cornell St
Bus Stop
E Douglas Ave & Cornell St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% F
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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 Oak Park is 88/100 - which is 2% 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

Oak Park crime rates are 2,942 per 100k, which is 82% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,422 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
520 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 D+

The median income in Oak Park is $54,186 - which is 1% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$54,186 D-
Unemployment Rate
7.3% 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. B+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Broadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Broadlawns Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MercyOne House of Mercy
Clinic
VA Medical Center
Hospital
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 7
Fire Station
Iowa State Patrol - Post 1
Police
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 4
Fire Station
PHC University Medical Clinic
Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Dentist
Foot & Ankle Institute
Doctor
Beaver Avenue Dental
Dentist
MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
Doctor
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Hospital
Medicap Pharmacy
Pharmacy
The Livewell Clinic
Doctor
Des Moines Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic
Doctor
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Hospital
Iowa Ortho
Doctor
Primary Health Care
Doctor
American Republic Student Health Center
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+

Oak Park home prices are $114,700 - which is 14% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$114,700 F
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
2.1x (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 D+

The Oak Park graduation rate is 79% - which is 10% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Oak Park
Joshua Christian Academy
Findley Elementary School
Harding Middle School
Moulton Elementary School
Madison Elementary School
Monroe Elementary School
King Elementary School
Cattell Elementary School
Holy Trinity
Samuelson Elementary School
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
Carver Elementary
Holy Family School
Perkins Elementary School
Meredith Middle School
Hiatt Middle School
Smouse Opportunity School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Callanan Middle School
Moore Elementary School
Cornell Elementary School
Walnut Street School
Downtown School
High Schools (0) F
Joshua Christian Academy
North High School
Hoover High School
East High School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Saydel High School
Scavo Alternative High School
Roosevelt High School
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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+)

ratings A-

Oak Park has an overall rating of 79% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes 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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Oak Park Area Facts

  • Oak Park has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Oak Park crime rates are 22% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Oak Park is 3% lower than the Des Moines average

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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      McHenry Park Sprayground
      Unknown Name
      McHenry Park
      Unknown Name
      Riverview Park
      Variety Star Playground
      Prospect Park

      Entertainment

      Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
      Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
      Drake Stadium
      Viking Theater
      Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
      Sheslow Auditorium
      The Varsity Cinema
      La Casa Cultural Center

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Subway
      Triangle Tap
      Vickie's
      J & J Pub
      Trophy's Sports Bar & Grill
      Burger King
      Babylon Grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Oak Park? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Oak Park.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% 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 Oak Park? The cost of living in Oak Park is 88/100 - which is 2% lower than Iowa.
      Oak Park
      88

      12% 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 Oak Park? Oak Park crime rates are 2,942, which are 82% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,942 per 100k people

      27% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      27% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Oak Park? The median income in Oak Park is $54,186 which is 1% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $54,1862% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,48318% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      56% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Oak 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 Oak Park home prices? Oak Park home prices are $114,700 - which is 14% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $114,70038% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $950equal to the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      9% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Oak Park have good schools? The Oak Park graduation rate is 79% - which is 10% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Oak Park a good place to live? Oak Park has an overall rating of 79% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      1 total surveys

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