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Woodland Heights Area Facts

  • Woodland Heights has a Livability Score of 86/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Woodland Heights crime rates are 67% lower than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Woodland Heights is equal to the Des Moines average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Woodland Heights? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Chamberlain Park
      Carpenter Square
      Drake Park
      Goodwin-Kirk Courtyard
      Opperman Commons
      Zimpleman Family Plaza
      Meredith Courtyard
      Pester Plaza

      Entertainment

      Black Cultural Center
      La Casa Cultural Center
      The Varsity Cinema
      Hoyt Sherman Place
      Sheslow Auditorium
      Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
      Drake Stadium
      Temple Theater

      Food & Drink

      Big Tomato Pizza Company
      Des Moines Yacht Club
      Whiskey River
      Taco John's
      Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant
      Pita Pit
      Firehouse Subs
      Panchero's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Woodland Heights? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Woodland Heights.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Woodland Heights? The cost of living in Woodland Heights is 91/100 - which is 2% higher than Iowa.
      Woodland Heights
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Woodland Heights? Woodland Heights crime rates are 1,255, which are 19% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      1,255 per 100k people

      41% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 80  

      41% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Woodland Heights? The median income in Woodland Heights is $71,753 which is 12% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $71,75312% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $53,39019% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      73% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Woodland Heights 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 Woodland Heights home prices? Woodland Heights home prices are $249,680 - which is 4% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $249,68024% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,3725% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Woodland Heights have good schools? The Woodland Heights graduation rate is 88% - which is equal to Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      28% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Woodland Heights a good place to live? Woodland Heights has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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