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Waveland Woods Area Facts

  • Waveland Woods has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Waveland Woods crime rates are 16% lower than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Waveland Woods is 4% higher than the Des Moines average
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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lions Park
      Colby Park
      American Legion Park
      Greenwood Park
      Tower Park
      George Lundberg Park
      Frisbie Park
      Ashworth Park

      Entertainment

      Colby Park Performance Pavilion
      Richard Meier Building
      Eliel Saarinen Building
      Des Moines Art Center
      I.M. Pei Building
      Art Studios
      Des Moines Community Playhouse
      Sylvan Theater

      Food & Drink

      Maple Vape Lounge
      Dairy Queen
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Jimmy John's
      Waveland Lounge
      McDonald's
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Waveland Woods? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Waveland Woods.
      Drive to Work
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than 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 Woods? The cost of living in Waveland Woods is 95/100 - which is 6% higher than Iowa.
      Waveland Woods
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Waveland Woods? Waveland Woods crime rates are 3,222, which are 109% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,222 per 100k people

      52% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32  

      52% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Waveland Woods? The median income in Waveland Woods is $97,288 which is 20% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $97,28820% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,70711% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Waveland Woods 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 Woods home prices? Waveland Woods home prices are $303,906 - which is 27% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $303,9067% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,3169% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      82%

      29% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Waveland Woods have good schools? The Waveland Woods graduation rate is 97% - which is 10% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      62%

      29% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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