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
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Daisy Chain Coffee
Coffee Shop
NOSH Cafe and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) B
Copper Creek 9
Cinema
Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
Museum
Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
Museum
Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery
Museum
County School
Museum
Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm
Attraction
Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Ye Old Mill
Attraction
Butter Cow
Attraction
Fun Forest Stage
Theatre Arts
MidAmerican Energy Stage
Theatre Arts
Halls of Law and Flame
Museum
Grandstand
Stadium
Anne & Bill Riley Stage
Theatre Arts
Cattle Tie-Outs
Zoo
Snakes Alive
Attraction
Giant Slide
Attraction
Model Railroad
Attraction
Teachout Aquatic Center
Water Park
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
Viking Theater
Theatre Arts
Reef Racer Mat Slides
Attraction
Gang Plank
Attraction
Pirates' Plummet
Attraction
Adventure Bay
Water Park
Food and Drink (0) F
Bud Tent
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Iowa Craft Beer Tent
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Over The Top
Sweets
Taco John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Pancheros
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
B-Bop's
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
Arby's
Fast Food
Sam's Bar & Grill
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Oasis Liquor
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Four Mile Community Center
Community Centre
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Capitol Row
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
El Palmino
Grocery Store
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Parks (3) A+
Copper Creek Lake Park
Park
Grandview Park
Park
Sheridan Park
Park
Raun Plaza
Park
Walnut Square
Park
Laurel Hill Park
Park
Reno Memorial Dog Park
Park
Easttown Park
Park
Easton Basin Park
Park
Valley View Village Park
Park
Sargent Park
Park
Fairmont Park
Park
Brook Run Park
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
Doanes Park
Park
Chesterfield Park
Park
Ashfield Park
Park
Norwoodville Community Center
Park
Redhead Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Stewart Square Park
Park
Iowa State Capitol
Park
Cohen Park
Park
Bernie's Playground
Playground
Union Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Shoppers' Mart
Discount Store
Gordmans
Department Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Wild Hairz
Hairdresser
LV Nails
Beauty
Git 'n Go
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Trixies Salon
Hairdresser
Target
Department Store
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Happy Nails
Beauty
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Maurices
Clothing
Menards
Home Improvement
Marilyn's Hallmark Shop
Gift Shop
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Top Nails & Day Spa
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Grand View University Bookstore
Books
Home Zone Rent to Own
Furniture
Supreme Cuts
Hairdresser
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, 2.4% take public transportation in Gray's Woods.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Tram Stop
Bus Stop
Dart Transit Hub
Bus Stop
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
Outlets of Des Moines
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
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4% 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 Gray's Woods 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-

Gray's Woods crime rates are 2,807 per 100k, which is 73% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,311 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
496 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 B

The median income in Gray's Woods is $54,532 - which is equal to Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$54,532 D-
Unemployment Rate
0.9% A+
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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. B+
Dr. Nick Palmer/Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic
Doctor
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
Fire Station
Fire Station
UnityPoint Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
Pleasant Hill Police Department
Police
Pleasant Hill Fire Department
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 3
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire Department
Fire Station
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Des Moines Police East Side Boxing Club
Police
Mercy East Clinic
Clinic
Des Moines Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Wellness Chiropractic Center
Doctor
DoctorsNow
Doctor
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Prairie View Family Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic
UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Altoona
Clinic
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 7
Fire Station
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
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+

Gray's Woods home prices are $116,450 - which is 12% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$116,450 F
Home Appreciation Rate
7% 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 Gray's Woods graduation rate is 70% - which is 20% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
70% D-
Elementary Schools (1) C-
Stowe Elementary School
St Joseph Elementary School
Hoyt Middle School
Brubaker Elementary School
Willard Elementary School
Phillips Elementary
Goodrell Middle School
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Sterling Education
Garton Elementary
Delaware Elementary
Capitol View Elementary School
Hiatt Middle School
Holy Family School
Cattell Elementary School
Carver Elementary
Madison Elementary School
Clay Elementary
Four Mile Elementary
River Woods Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Sterling Education
East 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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  • Gray's Woods has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered average
  • Gray's Woods crime rates are 16% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Gray's Woods is 3% lower than the Des Moines average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Gray's Woods? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Copper Creek Lake Park
      Grandview Park
      Sheridan Park
      Raun Plaza
      Walnut Square
      Laurel Hill Park
      Reno Memorial Dog Park
      Easttown Park

      Entertainment

      Copper Creek 9
      Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
      Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
      Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery
      County School
      Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm
      Susan Knapp Amphitheater
      Ye Old Mill

      Food & Drink

      Bud Tent
      Burger King
      Iowa Craft Beer Tent
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Gray's Woods? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Gray's Woods.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      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 Gray's Woods? The cost of living in Gray's Woods is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Iowa.
      Gray's Woods
      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 Gray's Woods? Gray's Woods crime rates are 2,807, which are 73% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,807 per 100k people

      21% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      21% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Gray's Woods? The median income in Gray's Woods is $54,532 which is equal to Iowa.
      Median household income
      $54,5321% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,72714% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      81% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Gray's Woods 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 Gray's Woods home prices? Gray's Woods home prices are $116,450 - which is 12% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $116,45037% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8926% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      25% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Gray's Woods have good schools? The Gray's Woods graduation rate is 70% - which is 20% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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