Livability Score

64
/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 C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Daisy Chain Coffee
Coffee Shop
NOSH Cafe and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Scenic Route Bakery
Coffee Shop
The Riverwalk Hub
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) C-
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
The Garden Nightclub
Nightclub
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Museum
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Theatre Arts
Principal Park
Stadium
Iowa Hall of Pride
Museum
Iowa Events Center
Attraction
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Attraction
PLATFORM
Nightclub
Vaudeville Mews
Theatre Arts
Science Center of Iowa
Museum
Teachout Aquatic Center
Water Park
Grandstand
Stadium
Viking Theater
Theatre Arts
Giant Slide
Attraction
Halls of Law and Flame
Museum
Anne & Bill Riley Stage
Theatre Arts
Snakes Alive
Attraction
Model Railroad
Attraction
Ye Old Mill
Attraction
Kum & Go Theater
Theatre Arts
Butter Cow
Attraction
Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm
Attraction
Food and Drink (4) C+
Arby's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Oasis Liquor
Alcohol
Taco John's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Quinton's Bar & Deli
Bar
Wooly's
Bar
Up-Down
Bar
Locust Tap
Bar
85 Bar
Bar
Nightingale Cocktail
Bar
Buddy's Corral
Bar
Bellhop
Bar
Ernie's Boondock
Bar
Coa Cantina
Bar
Beechwood Lounge
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
AJ's on East Court
Bar
1717 Brewing Co.
Bar
Almost Famous Popcorn Company
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Capitol Row
Gym
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Four Mile Community Center
Community Centre
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Bakery
El Palmino
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
Paul
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Redhead Park
Park
Stewart Square Park
Park
Ashfield Park
Park
Iowa State Capitol
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Iowa State Capitol West Terrace
Park
Cohen Park
Park
Whitmer Park
Park
Burke Park
Park
Pete Crivaro Park
Park
Allen Park
Park
Jim Muto Recreation Area
Park
Chesterfield Park
Park
Easton Basin Park
Park
Rotary Riverwalk Park
Playground
Hansen Triangle Park
Park
Mercy Park
Park
Union Park
Park
Cowles Commons
Park
Union Park Rocket Slide
Playground
Easttown Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
American Enterprise Group Art Park
Park
Birdland Park
Park
Bates Park
Park
Shops (1) C+
Supreme Cuts
Hairdresser
Home Zone Rent to Own
Furniture
T-Mobile
Electronics
Raccoon Forks Trading Company
Furniture
LV Nails
Beauty
Wild Hairz
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
East Village Spa
Beauty
Beehive Salon
Beauty
Layoche' Beauty
Beauty
Porch Light
Interior Decoration
Eden
Beauty
Bridal Boutique
Clothing
Des Moines Bicycle Collective
Bicycle
Fontenelle Supply Co.
Clothing
Amour
Clothing
INDIE HOUSE
Furniture
Aviva Salon
Beauty
Projects Contemporary Furniture
Furniture
American Plumbing Supply
Home Improvement
Paramount Barbering Co
Hairdresser
Owen Jewelry Design
Fashion
Raygun
Clothing
509 City Vintage
Furniture
Reclaimed
Furniture
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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 A+

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Capitol East.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
E Walnut St & E 13th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E 12th St & State Capitol
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 12th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & State Capitol
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & State Capitol
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 9th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 9th St
Bus Stop
Pennsylvania Ave & E Grand Ave
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Pennsylvania Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Pennsylvania Ave
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 5th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 4th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 4th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 4th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
E Locust St & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
Locust St & 2nd Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Grand Ave & 3rd St
Bus Stop
Grand Ave & 4th St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 4th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Dart Transit Hub
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6% 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 Capitol East is 82/100 - which is 9% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
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 F

Capitol East crime rates are 3,559 per 100k, which is 120% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,930 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
629 crimes per 100k F
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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 F

The median income in Capitol East is $36,169 - which is 34% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$36,169 F
Unemployment Rate
5.3% 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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Des Moines Fire Station 2
Fire Station
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic
Des Moines Police East Side Boxing Club
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Hospital
DMPD Narcotics and Homeland Security
Police
Des Moines Police Department
Police
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 3
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire Department
Fire Station
Des Moines Police Animal Control
Police
DMPD Crime Prevention Building
Police
Primary Health Care
Doctor
Women's Health Specialists
Doctor
MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Iowa Ortho
Doctor
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Hospital
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
Des Moines Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Primary Health Care Dental
Dentist
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 4
Fire Station
Fire Station
Fire Station
PHC University Medical Clinic
Clinic
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+

Capitol East home prices are $71,067 - which is 46% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$71,067 F
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
2x (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 Capitol East graduation rate is 61% - which is 31% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
50% F
High School Grad. Rates
61% F
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Capitol View Elementary School
Hiatt Middle School
Holy Family School
Carver Elementary
Phillips Elementary
Mckinley Elementary School
Willard Elementary School
St Anthony Elementary School
Walnut Street School
Garton Elementary
Moulton Elementary School
Cattell Elementary School
Stowe Elementary School
Findley Elementary School
St Joseph Elementary School
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
Howe Elementary
River Woods Elementary School
Goodrell Middle School
Harding Middle School
Downtown School
Weeks Middle School
Joshua Christian Academy
King Elementary School
Madison Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
East High School
North High School
Scavo Alternative High School
Joshua Christian Academy
Lincoln High School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter 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 F

Capitol East has an overall rating of 1% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes F
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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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Capitol East Area Facts

  • Capitol East has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • Capitol East crime rates are 47% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Capitol East is 10% lower than the Des Moines average

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      C- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Redhead Park
      Stewart Square Park
      Ashfield Park
      Iowa State Capitol
      Martin Luther King Jr. Park
      Iowa State Capitol West Terrace
      Cohen Park
      Whitmer Park

      Entertainment

      Williams Metro Stadium
      State of Iowa Historical Building
      The Garden Nightclub
      Simon Estes Amphitheater
      World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
      Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
      Principal Park
      Iowa Hall of Pride

      Food & Drink

      Arby's
      Wingstop
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Subway
      Oasis Liquor
      Taco John's
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Capitol East? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Capitol East.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Capitol East? The cost of living in Capitol East is 82/100 - which is 9% lower than Iowa.
      Capitol East
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Capitol East? Capitol East crime rates are 3,559, which are 120% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,559 per 100k people

      53% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      53% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Capitol East? The median income in Capitol East is $36,169 which is 34% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $36,16935% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,20346% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      14% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Capitol East 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 Capitol East home prices? Capitol East home prices are $71,067 - which is 46% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $71,06762% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81514% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Capitol East have good schools? The Capitol East graduation rate is 61% - which is 31% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      61%

      27% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Capitol East a good place to live? Capitol East has an overall rating of 1% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      1%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      1%

      1 total surveys

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