Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA Area Guide

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Waveland Park Area Facts

  • Waveland Park has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Waveland Park crime rates are 4% lower than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Waveland Park is 9% higher than the Des Moines average
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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

      Tower Park
      Witmer Park
      Lions Park
      Goodwin-Kirk Courtyard
      Quad Creek Plaza
      Greenwood Park
      Helmick Commons
      Riley Park

      Entertainment

      Des Moines Community Playhouse
      Richard Meier Building
      Eliel Saarinen Building
      Des Moines Art Center
      Art Studios
      I.M. Pei Building
      Sylvan Theater
      Drake Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Waveland Lounge
      Little Caesars
      Papa John's
      The Juice Company
      Players Sports Bar & Grill
      Snookies Malt Shop
      University Library Cafe
      Shang Yuen

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Waveland Park? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Waveland Park.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      7% higher 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 Waveland Park? The cost of living in Waveland Park is 98/100 - which is 10% higher than Iowa.
      Waveland Park
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Waveland Park? Waveland Park crime rates are 3,901, which are 127% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,901 per 100k people

      71% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      71% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Waveland Park? The median income in Waveland Park is $90,268 which is 65% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $90,26863% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,50349% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Waveland Park 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 Waveland Park home prices? Waveland Park home prices are $201,533 - which is 52% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $201,5339% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,04010% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      26% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Waveland Park have good schools? The Waveland Park graduation rate is 95% - which is 9% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      56%

      16% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Waveland Park a good place to live? Waveland Park has an overall rating of 92% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      2 total surveys

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