Livability Score

62
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
AMC Classic Southridge 12
Cinema
Rhinos
Attraction
Blank Park Zoo
Zoo
Watusi
Attraction
Ostriches
Attraction
Japanese Macaques
Attraction
Carousel
Attraction
Gibbons
Attraction
Bald Eagles
Attraction
Tigers
Attraction
Critter Corner
Attraction
Red Pandas
Attraction
Hub Harbor Pinniped Pavilion
Attraction
Snow Leopards
Attraction
Penguins
Attraction
Lemurs
Attraction
Otters
Attraction
Flamingoes
Attraction
Lions
Attraction
Prairie Dogs
Attraction
Tortoises
Attraction
Black Swans
Attraction
Double-wattled Cassowary
Attraction
Koi
Attraction
Trumpeter Swans
Attraction
Food and Drink (4) F
Culver's
Fast Food
Tasty Tacos
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
B-Bop's
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Mr. Eggroll
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Extra Innings
Bar
Mullet's
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
B-Bop's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Parks (6) F
Ewing Park
Park
Easter Lake Park
Park
Ashley Okland Star Playground
Playground
Yeader Creek Park
Park
Evergreen Park
Park
Jordan Park
Park
Fort Des Moines Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Blank Park
Park
George Nahas Park
Park
Stone Park
Park
Sayers Park
Park
Pete Crivaro Park
Park
Chesterfield Park
Park
Columbus Park
Park
Allen Park
Park
MacRae Park
Park
Cohen Park
Park
Raccoon River Greenway
Park
Shops (3) F
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
Git N Go
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Catherines
Clothing
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Petco
Pets
Menards
Home Improvement
Gordmans
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Southridge Mall
Mall
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Jay's CD and Hobby
Toys
Dollar General
Discount Store
Flowerama
Florist
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Wildthings
Gift Shop
Casey's General Store
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 F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Bloomfield-Allen.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% 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 Bloomfield-Allen is 92/100 - which is 3% 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 C-

Bloomfield-Allen crime rates are 2,220 per 100k, which is 37% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,828 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
392 crimes per 100k D+
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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 B-

The median income in Bloomfield-Allen is $70,410 - which is 29% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$70,410 B-
Unemployment Rate
6.0% F
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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 not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 10
Fire Station
Southridge Dental Group
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unity Point Clinic
Clinic
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alpha Women's Center
Clinic
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Des Moines Police Academy
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Primary Health Care Dental
Dentist
Northern Warren Fire Department
Fire Station
Genesis Senior Living Center
Nursing Home
Des Moines Police Animal Control
Police
Des Moines Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 8
Fire Station
MercyOne Carlisle Family Medicine
Clinic
Fleur Heights Center for Wellness and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
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+

Bloomfield-Allen home prices are $149,900 - which is 13% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$149,900 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
2.1x (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 D

The Bloomfield-Allen graduation rate is 90% - which is 3% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Jackson Elementary School
Lovejoy Elementary School
River Woods Elementary School
Weeks Middle School
South Union Elementary School
Howe Elementary
Studebaker Elementary School
Mccombs Middle School
Orchard Place School
Virtual Campus
Park Ave Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School
Wright Elementary School
Morris Elementary School
St Anthony Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Orchard Place School
Virtual Campus
Lincoln 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+

Bloomfield-Allen has an overall rating of 85% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (2)
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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Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA Area Guide

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Bloomfield-Allen Area Facts

  • Bloomfield-Allen has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Bloomfield-Allen crime rates are 8% lower than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Bloomfield-Allen is 2% higher than the Des Moines average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bloomfield-Allen? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ewing Park
      Easter Lake Park
      Ashley Okland Star Playground
      Yeader Creek Park
      Evergreen Park
      Jordan Park
      Fort Des Moines Park
      Pioneer Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Classic Southridge 12
      Rhinos
      Blank Park Zoo
      Watusi
      Ostriches
      Japanese Macaques
      Carousel
      Gibbons

      Food & Drink

      Culver's
      Tasty Tacos
      Taco Bell
      Domino's
      Papa Murphy's
      Papa Murphy's
      Popeyes
      B-Bop's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bloomfield-Allen? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Bloomfield-Allen.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      3% 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 Bloomfield-Allen? The cost of living in Bloomfield-Allen is 92/100 - which is 3% higher than Iowa.
      Bloomfield-Allen
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bloomfield-Allen? Bloomfield-Allen crime rates are 2,220, which are 37% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,220 per 100k people

      4% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      4% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Bloomfield-Allen? The median income in Bloomfield-Allen is $70,410 which is 29% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $70,41027% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,5681% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      28% higher than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Bloomfield-Allen a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some 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 Bloomfield-Allen home prices? Bloomfield-Allen home prices are $149,900 - which is 13% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $149,90019% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0147% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      24% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Bloomfield-Allen have good schools? The Bloomfield-Allen graduation rate is 90% - which is 3% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Bloomfield-Allen a good place to live? Bloomfield-Allen has an overall rating of 85% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      2 total surveys

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