Livability Score

81
/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) A+
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Friedrich's World Coffees
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Riverwalk Hub
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Scenic Route Bakery
Coffee Shop
NOSH Cafe and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Daisy Chain Coffee
Coffee Shop
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
The Varsity Cinema
Cinema
Sheslow Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Black Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
La Casa Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Drake Stadium
Stadium
Hoyt Sherman Place
Theatre Arts
Temple Theater
Theatre Arts
Iowa Events Center
Attraction
Iowa Hall of Pride
Museum
Kum & Go Theater
Theatre Arts
Des Moines Community Playhouse
Theatre Arts
PLATFORM
Nightclub
Vaudeville Mews
Theatre Arts
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Theatre Arts
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Museum
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Science Center of Iowa
Museum
Salisbury House
Museum
Lauridsen Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
The Garden Nightclub
Nightclub
Principal Park
Stadium
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
Art Studios
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (0) C+
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carl's Place
Bar
Paul
Fast Food
Peggy's
Bar
Menchie's
Sweets
Qdoba
Fast Food
Whiskey River
Bar
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Big Tomato Pizza Company
Fast Food
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Bar
Des Moines Yacht Club
Bar
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Panchero's
Fast Food
Alpine Tap Room
Bar
Ingersoll Tap
Bar
Palmer's Deli
Fast Food
University Library Cafe
Bar
Chocolaterie Stam
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) A+
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Capitol Row
Gym
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Fitness by Design
Gym
Farrell's
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Northwest Community Center
Community Centre
Robert D. Ray “Tai House” Welcome Center
Community Centre
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
CrossFit Flyover
Gym
CrossFit West Des Moines
Gym
Valley Junction Activity Center
Community Centre
Polk County Westside Community Center
Community Centre
CrossFit Merle Hay
Gym
Groceries (1) A+
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Campbell's Nutrition
Grocery Store
La Mie Bakery
Bakery
The Cheese Shop of Des Moines
Cheese
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
D&D Bakery
Bakery
El Palmino
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Old Home Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Fareway
Grocery Store
The Bake Shoppe
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Drake Park
Park
Carpenter Square
Park
Good Park
Park
Opperman Commons
Park
Pester Plaza
Park
Zimpleman Family Plaza
Park
Pella Plaza
Park
Meredith Courtyard
Park
Morgan E. Cline Courtyard
Park
Helmick Commons
Park
Evelyn Davis Park
Park
Kragie Newell Courtyard
Park
Goodwin-Kirk Courtyard
Park
Quad Creek Plaza
Park
Chamberlain Park
Park
Cheatom Park
Park
Lynne Cutler Park
Park
Nash Park
Park
Edna Griffin Park
Park
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Park
Western Gateway Park
Park
Temple Chess & Poetry Garden
Park
Witmer Park
Park
Courtyard Greenspace
Park
American Enterprise Group Art Park
Park
Shops (3) A+
Fly Graphic Style
Clothing
Bombshell Betty's Salon
Hairdresser
Platinum Kuts
Hairdresser
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Day Dreams
Clothing
Irene's Flowers & Exotic Plants
Florist
Miller's Hardware
Home Improvement
University Market Grocery Store
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Sunsation Spa
Beauty
Git N Go
Convenience Store
Dave's Barbershop
Hairdresser
J. Michaels Salon
Hairdresser
Boot Barn
Shoes
Vogue Vision Center
Optician
Audio Labs
Electronics
Casey's
Convenience Store
Star
Convenience Store
Smitten Kitten
Pets
Silver Fox
Clothing
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
The Mansion
Furniture
Badowers
Clothing
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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, 5.4% take public transportation in Drake Park.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations A+
MLK Jr Pkwy & Atkins St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 21st St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 23rd St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 23rd St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 21st St
Bus Stop
MLK Jr Pkwy & University Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
19th St & Atkins St
Bus Stop
19th St & #1141
Bus Stop
University & MLK Jr Pkwy (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 24th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & MLK Jr Pkwy
Bus Stop
University Ave & 25th St
Bus Stop
19th St & University Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove Ave & 19th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 17th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 27th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 17th St
Bus Stop
19th St & Crocker St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 28th St
Bus Stop
Center St & 19th St
Bus Stop
Center St & 19th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Center St & 17th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Center St & 17th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 15th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 14th Pl
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.4% B
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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 Drake Park is 88/100 - which is 1% 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

Drake Park crime rates are 2,921 per 100k, which is 81% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,405 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
516 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 Drake Park is $38,315 - which is 30% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$38,315 F
Unemployment Rate
5.6% 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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Eyerly Ball Community Mental Health Services
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
PHC University Medical Clinic
Clinic
Eyerly Ball Polk County Clinic
Clinic
American Republic Student Health Center
Doctor
MercyOne House of Mercy
Clinic
Ingersoll Family Physicians
Doctor
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Hospital
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 4
Fire Station
Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Diagnostic Clinic
Doctor
Ingersoll Family Dentistry
Dentist
Bergman Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Doctor
Price Chopper Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Iowa Ortho
Doctor
Des Moines University Clinic
Clinic
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Hospital
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 1
Fire Station
MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
Doctor
Women's Health Specialists
Doctor
Primary Health Care
Doctor
Broadlawns Medical Center
Hospital
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+

Drake Park home prices are $133,900 - which is 1% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$133,900 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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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 C-

The Drake Park graduation rate is 67% - which is 23% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
67% F
Elementary Schools (0) C-
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
King Elementary School
Smouse Opportunity School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Callanan Middle School
Downtown School
Moulton Elementary School
Walnut Street School
Monroe Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School
Hubbell Elementary
Perkins Elementary School
St Augustin Catholic School
Carver Elementary
Holy Family School
Holy Trinity
St Anthony Elementary School
Findley Elementary School
Joshua Christian Academy
Merrill Middle School
Hiatt Middle School
Harding Middle School
Oak Park
Mckinley Elementary School
High Schools (0) D-
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Scavo Alternative High School
Roosevelt High School
North High School
East High School
Joshua Christian Academy
Lincoln High School
Hoover High School
Walnut Creek Campus
Dowling Catholic 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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  • Drake Park has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Drake Park crime rates are 21% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Drake Park is 2% lower than the Des Moines average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Drake Park
      Carpenter Square
      Good Park
      Opperman Commons
      Pester Plaza
      Zimpleman Family Plaza
      Pella Plaza
      Meredith Courtyard

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Carl's Place
      Paul
      Peggy's
      Menchie's
      Qdoba

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Drake Park? Of all people who commute, 5.4% take public transportation in Drake Park.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Drake Park? The cost of living in Drake Park is 88/100 - which is 1% lower than Iowa.
      Drake Park
      88

      12% 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 Drake Park? Drake Park crime rates are 2,921, which are 81% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,921 per 100k people

      26% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35

      26% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Drake Park? The median income in Drake Park is $38,315 which is 30% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $38,31531% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,21729% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      20% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Drake Park 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 Drake Park home prices? Drake Park home prices are $133,900 - which is 1% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $133,90028% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78617% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      20%

      68% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Drake Park have good schools? The Drake Park graduation rate is 67% - which is 23% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      19% 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 Drake Park a good place to live? Drake Park has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total reviews

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