Livability Score

85
/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 A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Friedrich's World Coffees
Coffee Shop
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Twisted Bean Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Riverwalk Hub
Coffee Shop
Friedrichs Coffee
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Scenic Route Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Drake Stadium
Stadium
Northwest Aquatic Center
Water Park
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Sheslow Auditorium
Theatre Arts
La Casa Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Black Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
The Varsity Cinema
Cinema
Des Moines Community Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Merle Hay Lanes
Bowling Alley
Flix Brewhouse
Cinema
Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Richard Meier Building
Art Gallery
Des Moines Art Center
Museum
Eliel Saarinen Building
Art Gallery
Art Studios
Art Gallery
I.M. Pei Building
Art Gallery
Sylvan Theater
Theatre Arts
Salisbury House
Museum
Hoyt Sherman Place
Theatre Arts
Colby Park Performance Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Temple Theater
Theatre Arts
Iowa Events Center
Attraction
Iowa Hall of Pride
Museum
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Attraction
Kum & Go Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (7) C+
Beaverdale Confections
Sweets
Beaver Tap
Bar
Dam Pub
Bar
GoodSons
Bar
Snookies Malt Shop
Fast Food
Players Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Cooney's Tavern
Bar
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Peggy's
Bar
Paul
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Babylon Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
University Library Cafe
Bar
Donut Hut
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Triangle Tap
Bar
Trophy's Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
J & J Pub
Bar
Waveland Lounge
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Shang Yuen
Fast Food
Hickman Soft Serve Royal Treats
Fast Food
Fitness (2) A+
Farrell's
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Northwest Community Center
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
CrossFit Flyover
Gym
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
Robert D. Ray “Tai House” Welcome Center
Community Centre
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
CrossFit Merle Hay
Gym
Xpressive Fitness
Gym
Fitness by Design
Gym
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Community Centre
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
CrossFit West Des Moines
Gym
Fitness World 24
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Capitol Row
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Valley Junction Activity Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Campbell's Nutrition
Grocery Store
Old Home Bakery Outlet
Bakery
D&D Bakery
Bakery
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
La Mie Bakery
Bakery
The Cheese Shop of Des Moines
Cheese
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
The Bake Shoppe
Bakery
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
Big Sky Bread Company
Bakery
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Ashby Park
Park
Witmer Park
Park
Beaverdale Park
Park
Tower Park
Park
Riley Park
Park
Quad Creek Plaza
Park
Kragie Newell Courtyard
Park
Morgan E. Cline Courtyard
Park
Helmick Commons
Park
Goodwin-Kirk Courtyard
Park
Meredith Courtyard
Park
Pella Plaza
Park
Zimpleman Family Plaza
Park
Pester Plaza
Park
Opperman Commons
Park
Woodlawn Park
Park
Westchester Park
Park
Carpenter Square
Park
Prospect Park
Park
Drake Park
Park
Murphy Park
Park
Evelyn Davis Park
Park
Edna Griffin Park
Park
Good Park
Park
Rocklyn Park
Park
Shops (15) A+
The Backroom
Clothing
A Cutting Edge Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Repinned
Furniture
ViVi Nails & Spa
Beauty
Custom Upholstery
Furniture
Beaverdale Books
Books
Mahalie's
Beauty
A C Beauty
Hairdresser
Beaverdale Bicycle
Bicycle
O'Donnell Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Gibbs Salon
Hairdresser
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Oasis
Convenience Store
Boesen the Florist
Florist
Git N Go
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
T-Shirt Graphics
Clothing
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Casey's
Convenience Store
Dave's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Bike World Warehouse
Bicycle
Salon Utopia
Hairdresser
RadioShack
Electronics
Hawaii Nails
Beauty
Git N Go
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 B+

Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Beaverdale.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations B+
University Ave & 41st St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 39th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 39th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 42nd St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 37th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 37th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 35th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 34th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 32nd St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 31st St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 31st St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 29th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 29th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
42nd St & Kingman Blvd
Bus Stop
42nd St & Kingman Blvd,
Bus Stop
University Ave & 28th St
Bus Stop
Euclid Ave & Polk County River Place
Bus Stop
University Ave & 27th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 25th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 24th St
Bus Stop
42nd St & Rollins Ave
Bus Stop
University Ave & 23rd St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 23rd St
Bus Stop
42nd St & Rollins Ave
Bus Stop
University Ave & 21st St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.7% 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 Beaverdale is 95/100 - which is 6% higher than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
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 B

Beaverdale crime rates are 1,542 per 100k, which is 5% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
1,270 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
273 crimes per 100k B-
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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 A+

The median income in Beaverdale is $72,005 - which is 32% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$72,005 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Des Moines Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic
Doctor
Foot & Ankle Institute
Doctor
The Livewell Clinic
Doctor
Medicap Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Beaver Avenue Dental
Dentist
Mosier Dental
Dentist
Mercy Franklin Center
Hospital
Mercy Beaverdale Medical Clinic
Hospital
VA Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 9
Fire Station
Bruce Heilman Dentistry
Dentist
Collins & Hipp DDS
Dentist
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Clinical Assessment & Treatment Services
Doctor
American Republic Student Health Center
Doctor
Linquist Family Dentistry
Dentist
Douglas Avenue Professional Clinic
Doctor
Waveland Family Dental
Dentist
UnityPoint Clinic
Clinic
Central Iowa Neurology PC
Doctor
Hy-Vee Drugstore
Pharmacy
University Dental Group
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
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+

Beaverdale home prices are $175,960 - which is 33% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$175,960 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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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 B-

The Beaverdale graduation rate is 94% - which is 7% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (3) D-
Holy Trinity
Perkins Elementary School
Monroe Elementary School
Hillis Elementary School
Moore Elementary School
Mt Olive Lutheran School
Meredith Middle School
New Horizos Academy
Samuelson Elementary School
Hubbell Elementary
King Elementary School
St Theresa Catholic School
Cowles Elementary School
Windsor Elementary
Callanan Middle School
St Pius X School
Smouse Opportunity School
Ruby Van Meter School
Ruby Van Meter
St Augustin Catholic School
Jensen Elementary School
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
Moulton Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School
Merrill Middle School
High Schools (0) F
Hoover High School
Roosevelt High School
Ruby Van Meter School
Ruby Van Meter
North High School
Urbandale High School
Joshua Christian Academy
Scavo Alternative High School
Dowling Catholic High School
Walnut Creek Campus
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+)

ratings A+

Beaverdale has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes 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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Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA Area Guide

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Beaverdale Area Facts

  • Beaverdale has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Beaverdale crime rates are 36% lower than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Beaverdale is 5% higher than the Des Moines average

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Beaverdale is a beautiful, safe neighborhood. 5 rating By Iowagirl ( Jun 25, 2013) This neighborhood is full of classic Beaverdale brick homes, but also all different syles of homes both old and new. It is definately NOT a cookie-cutter neighborhood! The homes are well cared for. It is a mix of working class and executive people and families.

What can I say... ...Read More .it's an established neighborhood with good schools and friendly people. Housing is reasonably priced and there are tons of activities, shopping and places to eat. The big event each Fall is the Beaverdale Fall Festival with parades, and concerts, and activities for kids.

My husband grew up in this neighborhood and we now live there as do our grown children. Beaverdale is a safe neighborhood and I highly recommend it if you are new to Des Moines and are not sure which neighborhood to go to. Read Less
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      A Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ashby Park
      Witmer Park
      Beaverdale Park
      Tower Park
      Riley Park
      Quad Creek Plaza
      Kragie Newell Courtyard
      Morgan E. Cline Courtyard

      Entertainment

      Drake Stadium
      Northwest Aquatic Center
      Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
      Sheslow Auditorium
      La Casa Cultural Center
      Black Cultural Center
      The Varsity Cinema
      Des Moines Community Playhouse

      Food & Drink

      Beaverdale Confections
      Beaver Tap
      Dam Pub
      GoodSons
      Snookies Malt Shop
      Players Sports Bar & Grill
      Cooney's Tavern
      KFC/Taco Bell

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Beaverdale? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Beaverdale.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Beaverdale? The cost of living in Beaverdale is 95/100 - which is 6% higher than Iowa.
      Beaverdale
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Beaverdale? Beaverdale crime rates are 1,542, which are 5% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      1,542 per 100k people

      34% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 65

      34% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Beaverdale? The median income in Beaverdale is $72,005 which is 32% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $72,00530% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,22231% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Beaverdale 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 Beaverdale home prices? Beaverdale home prices are $175,960 - which is 33% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $175,9605% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9371% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      18% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Beaverdale have good schools? The Beaverdale graduation rate is 94% - which is 7% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      3% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Beaverdale a good place to live? Beaverdale has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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