Livability Score

62
/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 (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
The Riverwalk Hub
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Scenic Route Bakery
Coffee Shop
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
NOSH Cafe and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Daisy Chain Coffee
Coffee Shop
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Friedrich's World Coffees
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Hutchens Stadium
Stadium
George J. Nahas Aquatic Center
Water Park
Lauridsen Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Principal Park
Stadium
Kum & Go Theater
Theatre Arts
Science Center of Iowa
Museum
Temple Theater
Theatre Arts
Vaudeville Mews
Theatre Arts
PLATFORM
Nightclub
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Theatre Arts
Hoyt Sherman Place
Theatre Arts
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Museum
Rhinos
Attraction
Ostriches
Attraction
Critter Corner
Attraction
Blank Park Zoo
Zoo
Red Pandas
Attraction
Carousel
Attraction
Flamingoes
Attraction
Double-wattled Cassowary
Attraction
Bald Eagles
Attraction
Otters
Attraction
Black Swans
Attraction
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Wallabies
Attraction
Food and Drink (4) F
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Francie's
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
B-Bop's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Extra Innings
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Mr. Eggroll
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Mullet's
Bar
Exile Brewing Company
Bar
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
300 Craft & Rooftop
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Secret Admirer
Bar
Fighting Burrito
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Capitol Row
Gym
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Fitness by Design
Gym
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
The Cheese Shop of Des Moines
Cheese
La Mie Bakery
Bakery
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Campbell's Nutrition
Grocery Store
Parks (8) C-
Sayers Park
Park
Brody School Park
Park
MacRae Park
Park
Harmon Park
Park
Gray's Lake Park
Park
Reichardt Natural Play Area
Playground
George Nahas Park
Park
Carney Park
Park
Columbus Park
Park
Raccoon River Greenway
Park
Stone Park
Park
Water Works Park
Park
Courtyard Greenspace
Park
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Park
Western Gateway Park
Park
Jordan Park
Park
Temple Chess & Poetry Garden
Park
Allen Park
Park
Blank Park
Park
Cowles Commons
Park
Chamberlain Park
Park
Lynne Cutler Park
Park
Pete Crivaro Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
American Enterprise Group Art Park
Park
Shops (1) F
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Mini Mart
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Flowerama
Florist
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
West End Architectural Salvage
Furniture
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Jay's CD and Hobby
Toys
Dollar General
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Josephs Jewelers
Fashion
Funky Finds Vintage & Retro
Furniture
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Best Buy
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
Great Clips
Hairdresser
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Boot Barn
Shoes
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Audio Labs
Electronics
DGX
Convenience Store
J. Michaels Salon
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Conoco
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, 0.9% take public transportation in Greater South Side.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Dart Ride Share
Bus Station
Locust St & 15th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
17th St & Locust St (Mid-Block)
Bus Stop
DART Central Station
Bus Station
Cherry St & Dart Central Station
Bus Stop
Locust St & 13th St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 12th St
Bus Stop
Grand Ave & 16th St
Bus Stop
17th St & Grand Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Grand Ave & 14th St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 10th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 15th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 18th St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 9th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 18th St
Bus Stop
Grand Ave & 12th St
Bus Stop
7th St & Walnut St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 15th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & MLK Pkwy (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Walnut St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 8th St
Bus Stop
15th St & Ingersoll Ave
Bus Stop
Grand Ave & 10th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & MLK Pkwy (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Locust St & 7th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% 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 Greater South Side is 88/100 - 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+

Greater South Side crime rates are 2,267 per 100k, which is 40% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,866 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
401 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 Greater South Side is $52,697 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$52,697 D-
Unemployment Rate
2.8% B+
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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 (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 8
Fire Station
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fleur Heights Center for Wellness and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home
Genesis Senior Living Center
Nursing Home
Des Moines International Airport Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Northern Warren Fire Department
Fire Station
Alpha Women's Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 1
Fire Station
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Primary Health Care Dental
Dentist
Bergman Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ingersoll Family Physicians
Doctor
Diagnostic Clinic
Doctor
DMPD Crime Prevention Building
Police
Des Moines Police Animal Control
Police
Des Moines Police Academy
Police
Des Moines Police Department
Police
DMPD Narcotics and Homeland Security
Police
Ingersoll Family Dentistry
Dentist
Des Moines University 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+

Greater South Side home prices are $127,050 - which is 4% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$127,050 F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
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 C

The Greater South Side graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Park Ave Elementary School
Des Moines Adventist School
Jefferson Elementary School
Brody Middle School
Wright Elementary School
South Union Elementary School
Orchard Place School
Virtual Campus
St Anthony Elementary School
Howe Elementary
Weeks Middle School
Mckinley Elementary School
Morris Elementary School
Downtown School
Lovejoy Elementary School
Walnut Street School
Jackson Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Smouse Opportunity School
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
Callanan Middle School
Mccombs Middle School
River Woods Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
Lincoln High School
Orchard Place School
Virtual Campus
Scavo Alternative High School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
East High School
Roosevelt 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+)

ratings B

Greater South Side has an overall rating of 73% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B
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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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  • Greater South Side has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Greater South Side crime rates are 6% lower than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Greater South Side is 2% lower than the Des Moines average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Greater South Side? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sayers Park
      Brody School Park
      MacRae Park
      Harmon Park
      Gray's Lake Park
      Reichardt Natural Play Area
      George Nahas Park
      Carney Park

      Entertainment

      Hutchens Stadium
      George J. Nahas Aquatic Center
      Lauridsen Amphitheater
      Principal Park
      Kum & Go Theater
      Science Center of Iowa
      Temple Theater
      Vaudeville Mews

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy John's
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Francie's
      Subway
      Panera Bread
      B-Bop's
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Greater South Side? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Greater South Side.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Greater South Side? The cost of living in Greater South Side is 88/100 - which is 2% lower than Iowa.
      Greater South Side
      88

      12% 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 Greater South Side? Greater South Side crime rates are 2,267, which are 40% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,267 per 100k people

      2% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      2% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Greater South Side? The median income in Greater South Side is $52,697 which is 3% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $52,6975% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,1379% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      39% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Greater South Side 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 Greater South Side home prices? Greater South Side home prices are $127,050 - which is 4% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $127,05031% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82113% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Greater South Side have good schools? The Greater South Side graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      2% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Greater South Side a good place to live? Greater South Side has an overall rating of 73% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      1 total surveys

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