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      C+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ashworth Park
      Greenwood Park
      Frisbie Park
      American Legion Park
      Railroad Park
      Water Works Park
      Wilson Park
      Colby Park

      Entertainment

      Sylvan Theater
      I.M. Pei Building
      Eliel Saarinen Building
      Richard Meier Building
      Des Moines Art Center
      Art Studios
      Salisbury House
      Artisan Gallery 218

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Pal Joey's
      Sully's Irish Pub
      Dairy Queen
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Taco John's
      Charlie's Filling Station

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Westwood? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Westwood.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      equal to the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westwood? The cost of living in Westwood is 104/100 - which is 17% higher than Iowa.
      Westwood
      104

      4% more 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 Westwood? Westwood crime rates are 4,979, which are 189% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      4,979 per 100k people

      118% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      118% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Westwood? The median income in Westwood is $69,514 which is 27% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $69,51426% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $59,602100% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Westwood 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

      B Housing

      What are Westwood home prices? Westwood home prices are $261,550 - which is 97% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $261,55042% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $945equal to the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Westwood have good schools? The Westwood graduation rate is 98% - which is 12% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      19% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      34% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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