Livability Score

64
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
The Riverwalk Hub
Coffee Shop
Scenic Route Bakery
Coffee Shop
NOSH Cafe and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Daisy Chain Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
George J. Nahas Aquatic Center
Water Park
Hutchens Stadium
Stadium
AMC Classic Southridge 12
Cinema
Rhinos
Attraction
Blank Park Zoo
Zoo
Ostriches
Attraction
Watusi
Attraction
Carousel
Attraction
Japanese Macaques
Attraction
Critter Corner
Attraction
Bald Eagles
Attraction
Red Pandas
Attraction
Flamingoes
Attraction
Otters
Attraction
Lemurs
Attraction
Gibbons
Attraction
Principal Park
Stadium
Penguins
Attraction
Tortoises
Attraction
Hub Harbor Pinniped Pavilion
Attraction
Double-wattled Cassowary
Attraction
Black Swans
Attraction
Tigers
Attraction
Snow Leopards
Attraction
Food and Drink (1) C+
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Mr. Eggroll
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Fazoli's
Fast Food
B-Bop's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Tasty Tacos
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Extra Innings
Bar
Mullet's
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Capitol Row
Gym
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
Parks (0) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Ashley Okland Star Playground
Playground
Jordan Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Evergreen Park
Park
Ewing Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Stone Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Sayers Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
George Nahas Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Columbus Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (0) C+
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Flowerama
Florist
Jay's CD and Hobby
Toys
Dollar General
Discount Store
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Best Buy
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Menards
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Gordmans
Department Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Catherines
Clothing
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
Target
Department Store
Git N Go
Convenience Store
Southridge Mall
Mall
QuikTrip
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 F

Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in South Park.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Dart Ride Share
Bus Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
DART Central Station
Bus Station
Cherry St & Dart Central Station
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Walnut St
Bus Stop
7th St & Walnut St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
Locust St & 2nd Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 4th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 5th St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 4th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 6th St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 5th Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Locust St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 6th Ave
Bus Stop
Locust St & 7th St
Bus Stop
E Walnut St & E 13th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
7th St & Locust St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 8th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
Locust St & 9th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.1% 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 South Park is 89/100 - which is equal to 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 D-

South Park crime rates are 2,693 per 100k, which is 66% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,217 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
476 crimes per 100k D-
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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 South Park is $43,188 - which is 21% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$43,188 F
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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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 not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Alpha Women's Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Primary Health Care Dental
Dentist
Southridge Dental Group
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Des Moines Police Academy
Police
Genesis Senior Living Center
Nursing Home
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 8
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 10
Fire Station
Unity Point Clinic
Clinic
Des Moines Police Animal Control
Police
Northern Warren Fire Department
Fire Station
Fleur Heights Center for Wellness and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DMPD Crime Prevention Building
Police
DMPD Narcotics and Homeland Security
Police
Des Moines Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Des Moines International Airport Fire Station
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 1
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire Station 2
Fire Station
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+

South Park home prices are $146,900 - which is 11% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$146,900 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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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 South Park graduation rate is 68% - which is 23% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
68% F
Elementary Schools (1) C-
Weeks Middle School
Jackson Elementary School
South Union Elementary School
Howe Elementary
Lovejoy Elementary School
Park Ave Elementary School
River Woods Elementary School
Orchard Place School
Virtual Campus
Mckinley Elementary School
Wright Elementary School
St Anthony Elementary School
Morris Elementary School
Des Moines Adventist School
Studebaker Elementary School
Mccombs Middle School
Jefferson Elementary School
Brody Middle School
Walnut Street School
Capitol View Elementary School
Downtown School
Carver Elementary
Willard Elementary School
Hiatt Middle School
Holy Family School
High Schools (0) F
Orchard Place School
Lincoln High School
Virtual Campus
Scavo Alternative High School
East 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+)

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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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  • South Park has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • South Park crime rates are 11% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in South Park is 1% lower than the Des Moines average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Park? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Ashley Okland Star Playground
      Jordan Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Evergreen Park
      Ewing Park

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      George J. Nahas Aquatic Center
      Hutchens Stadium
      AMC Classic Southridge 12
      Rhinos
      Blank Park Zoo
      Ostriches
      Watusi

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      Mr. Eggroll
      Little Caesars
      Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
      Fazoli's
      B-Bop's
      Long John Silver's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Park? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in South Park.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Park? The cost of living in South Park is 89/100 - which is equal to Iowa.
      South Park
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Park? South Park crime rates are 2,693, which are 66% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,693 per 100k people

      16% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      16% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in South Park? The median income in South Park is $43,188 which is 21% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $43,18822% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,57121% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      15% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South 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 South Park home prices? South Park home prices are $146,900 - which is 11% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $146,90020% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73822% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does South Park have good schools? The South Park graduation rate is 68% - which is 23% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      18% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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