Livability Score

57
/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
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Teachout Aquatic Center
Water Park
Viking Theater
Theatre Arts
Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm
Attraction
Grandstand
Stadium
Halls of Law and Flame
Museum
Ye Old Mill
Attraction
Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
County School
Museum
Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
Museum
Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
Museum
Butter Cow
Attraction
Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery
Museum
Fun Forest Stage
Theatre Arts
Anne & Bill Riley Stage
Theatre Arts
MidAmerican Energy Stage
Theatre Arts
Giant Slide
Attraction
Snakes Alive
Attraction
Model Railroad
Attraction
Copper Creek 9
Cinema
Cattle Tie-Outs
Zoo
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Attraction
Reef Racer Mat Slides
Attraction
Pirates' Plummet
Attraction
Gang Plank
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Bud Tent
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
B-Bop's
Fast Food
Pancheros
Fast Food
Iowa Craft Beer Tent
Bar
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Teriyaki Boys
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Four Mile Community Center
Community Centre
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Capitol Row
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
El Palmino
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Sargent Park
Park
Norwoodville Community Center
Park
Reno Memorial Dog Park
Park
Fairmont Park
Park
Grandview Park
Park
Sheridan Park
Park
Valley View Village Park
Park
Easttown Park
Park
Easton Basin Park
Park
Mally's Park
Park
Brook Run Park
Park
Belle M. Turner Park
Park
Copper Creek Lake Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Raun Plaza
Park
Walnut Square
Park
Ashfield Park
Park
Union Park Rocket Slide
Playground
Union Park
Park
Laurel Hill Park
Park
Bernie's Playground
Playground
Birdland Park
Park
Redhead Park
Park
Stewart Square Park
Park
Birdland Sports Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Gordmans
Department Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Grand View University Bookstore
Books
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Wild Hairz
Hairdresser
LV Nails
Beauty
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Shoppers' Mart
Discount Store
Menards
Home Improvement
Trixies Salon
Hairdresser
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Maurices
Clothing
Torrid
Clothing
Brooks Brothers Factory Store
Clothing
Kitchen Collection
Houseware
Tommy Hilfiger
Clothing
Express Factory Outlet
Clothing
Nike Factory Store
Clothing
Marilyn's Hallmark Shop
Gift Shop
Lane Bryant Outlet
Clothing
Brow Beauty
Beauty
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Francesca's
Fashion
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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, 1.1% take public transportation in Douglas Acres.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Tram Stop
Bus Stop
Dart Transit Hub
Bus Stop
E Douglas Ave & Cornell St
Bus Stop
Outlets of Des Moines
Bus Stop
E Euclid Ave & Cornell St
Bus Stop
E Douglas Ave & Oxford St
Bus Stop
E Euclid Ave & Oxford St
Bus Stop
Douglas Ave & 2nd Ave
Bus Stop
Euclid Ave & 2nd Ave
Bus Stop
Euclid Ave & 4th St
Bus Stop
Douglas Ave & 4th St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Douglas Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Euclid Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Oak Park Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Euclid Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Ovid Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Ovid Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Beckwith Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Beckwith Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Boston Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Boston Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Corning Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & New York Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & New York Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Holcomb Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% 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 Douglas Acres is 87/100 - which is 2% 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 D-

Douglas Acres crime rates are 2,790 per 100k, which is 72% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,297 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
493 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 D+

The median income in Douglas Acres is $56,297 - which is 3% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$56,297 D
Unemployment Rate
6.1% 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-
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Nick Palmer/Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic
Doctor
Des Moines Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 7
Fire Station
Fire Station
Fire Station
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
Wellness Chiropractic Center
Doctor
DoctorsNow
Doctor
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
Des Moines Police East Side Boxing Club
Police
UnityPoint Clinic
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Prairie View Family Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Bob E. Rice Communications Center
Police
Polk County Field Operations Center
Police
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Iowa State Patrol - Post 1
Police
UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Altoona
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+

Douglas Acres home prices are $133,200 - which is equal to Iowa
Home Price
$133,200 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
22% 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 F

The Douglas Acres graduation rate is 72% - which is 18% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
72% D-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Goodrell Middle School
Garton Elementary
Sterling Education
St Joseph Elementary School
Brubaker Elementary School
Hoyt Middle School
Phillips Elementary
Delaware Elementary
Stowe Elementary School
Cattell Elementary School
Madison Elementary School
Harding Middle School
Willard Elementary School
Hiatt Middle School
Findley Elementary School
Woodside Middle School
Joshua Christian Academy
Holy Family School
Capitol View Elementary School
Oak Park
Cornell Elementary School
Carver Elementary
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Moulton Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Sterling Education
Saydel High School
Joshua Christian Academy
East High School
North 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+)

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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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  • Douglas Acres has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Douglas Acres crime rates are 15% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Douglas Acres is 3% lower than the Des Moines average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Douglas Acres? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sargent Park
      Norwoodville Community Center
      Reno Memorial Dog Park
      Fairmont Park
      Grandview Park
      Sheridan Park
      Valley View Village Park
      Easttown Park

      Entertainment

      Teachout Aquatic Center
      Viking Theater
      Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm
      Grandstand
      Halls of Law and Flame
      Ye Old Mill
      Susan Knapp Amphitheater
      County School

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Burger King
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Douglas Acres? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Douglas Acres.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Douglas Acres? The cost of living in Douglas Acres is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Iowa.
      Douglas Acres
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Douglas Acres? Douglas Acres crime rates are 2,790, which are 72% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,790 per 100k people

      20% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      20% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Douglas Acres? The median income in Douglas Acres is $56,297 which is 3% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $56,2972% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,86010% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Douglas Acres 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 Douglas Acres home prices? Douglas Acres home prices are $133,200 - which is equal to Iowa
      Median home value
      $133,20028% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $69427% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Douglas Acres have good schools? The Douglas Acres graduation rate is 72% - which is 18% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Douglas Acres a good place to live? Douglas Acres has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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