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 F

There are not many 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
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) C-
Teachout Aquatic Center
Water Park
Grandstand
Stadium
Halls of Law and Flame
Museum
Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm
Attraction
Ye Old Mill
Attraction
Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Anne & Bill Riley Stage
Theatre Arts
Butter Cow
Attraction
County School
Museum
Fun Forest Stage
Theatre Arts
Giant Slide
Attraction
Snakes Alive
Attraction
Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
Museum
Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
Museum
Model Railroad
Attraction
MidAmerican Energy Stage
Theatre Arts
Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery
Museum
Viking Theater
Theatre Arts
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
Cattle Tie-Outs
Zoo
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Attraction
Copper Creek 9
Cinema
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
The Garden Nightclub
Nightclub
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (2) F
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Bud Tent
Bar
Iowa Craft Beer Tent
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Oasis Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Vickie's
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Quinton's Bar & Deli
Bar
Wooly's
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Four Mile Community Center
Community Centre
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Capitol Row
Gym
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Bakery
El Palmino
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (3) A+
Valley View Village Park
Park
Easttown Park
Park
Fairmont Park
Park
Easton Basin Park
Park
Grandview Park
Park
Reno Memorial Dog Park
Park
Sargent Park
Park
Raun Plaza
Park
Sheridan Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Ashfield Park
Park
Walnut Square
Park
Laurel Hill Park
Park
Redhead Park
Park
Norwoodville Community Center
Park
Copper Creek Lake Park
Park
Stewart Square Park
Park
Union Park
Park
Chesterfield Park
Park
Union Park Rocket Slide
Playground
Birdland Park
Park
Iowa State Capitol
Park
Belle M. Turner Park
Park
Burke Park
Park
Iowa State Capitol West Terrace
Park
Shops (1) F
Gordmans
Department Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Wild Hairz
Hairdresser
LV Nails
Beauty
Shoppers' Mart
Discount Store
Grand View University Bookstore
Books
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Home Zone Rent to Own
Furniture
Supreme Cuts
Hairdresser
Raccoon Forks Trading Company
Furniture
Park Fair Jewelers
Fashion
KB Wireless
Electronics
Amour
Clothing
Des Moines Bicycle Collective
Bicycle
Porch Light
Interior Decoration
Fontenelle Supply Co.
Clothing
East Village Spa
Beauty
Eden
Beauty
Tina's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
INDIE HOUSE
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Bridal Boutique
Clothing
Citi Trends
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 F

Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Fairmont Park.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Tram Stop
Bus Stop
Dart Transit Hub
Bus Stop
E 12th St & State Capitol
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 12th St
Bus Stop
E Walnut St & E 13th St (Far-Side)
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
E Euclid Ave & Cornell St
Bus Stop
E Douglas Ave & Cornell 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 Euclid Ave & Oxford St
Bus Stop
Burlington Trailways Bus Terminal
Bus Station
E Douglas Ave & Oxford St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 6th St
Bus Stop
Euclid Ave & 2nd Ave
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 5th St
Bus Stop
Douglas Ave & 2nd Ave
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 4th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 4th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.5% 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 Fairmont Park 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

Fairmont Park crime rates are 2,616 per 100k, which is 62% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,154 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
462 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 C

The median income in Fairmont Park is $58,630 - which is 7% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$58,630 D+
Unemployment Rate
4.2% D
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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 (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Des Moines Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 3
Fire Station
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Nick Palmer/Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
Des Moines Police East Side Boxing Club
Police
Fire Station
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire Department
Fire Station
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
Des Moines Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 7
Fire Station
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Hospital
UnityPoint Clinic
Clinic
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pleasant Hill Police Department
Police
Pleasant Hill Fire Department
Fire Station
MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
Doctor
Primary Health Care
Doctor
Women's Health Specialists
Doctor
MercyOne Des Moines 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+

Fairmont Park home prices are $115,650 - which is 13% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$115,650 F
Home Appreciation Rate
8% 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 Fairmont Park graduation rate is 78% - which is 11% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (3) D-
Phillips Elementary
Garton Elementary
Goodrell Middle School
St Joseph Elementary School
Stowe Elementary School
Willard Elementary School
Brubaker Elementary School
Hoyt Middle School
Hiatt Middle School
Cattell Elementary School
Capitol View Elementary School
Sterling Education
Holy Family School
Madison Elementary School
Carver Elementary
Findley Elementary School
Harding Middle School
Delaware Elementary
Joshua Christian Academy
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Moulton Elementary School
Oak Park
Mckinley Elementary School
Walnut Street School
St Anthony Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
East High School
Sterling Education
Joshua Christian Academy
North High School
Saydel 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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  • Fairmont Park has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • Fairmont Park crime rates are 8% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Fairmont Park is 3% lower than the Des Moines average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Valley View Village Park
      Easttown Park
      Fairmont Park
      Easton Basin Park
      Grandview Park
      Reno Memorial Dog Park
      Sargent Park
      Raun Plaza

      Entertainment

      Teachout Aquatic Center
      Grandstand
      Halls of Law and Flame
      Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm
      Ye Old Mill
      Susan Knapp Amphitheater
      Anne & Bill Riley Stage
      Butter Cow

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Taco John's
      Bud Tent

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairmont Park? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Fairmont Park.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fairmont Park? The cost of living in Fairmont Park is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Iowa.
      Fairmont Park
      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 Fairmont Park? Fairmont Park crime rates are 2,616, which are 62% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,616 per 100k people

      13% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      13% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Fairmont Park? The median income in Fairmont Park is $58,630 which is 7% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $58,6306% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,89313% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      10% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fairmont 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 Fairmont Park home prices? Fairmont Park home prices are $115,650 - which is 13% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $115,65037% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9005% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      9% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Fairmont Park have good schools? The Fairmont Park graduation rate is 78% - which is 11% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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