Livability Score

73
/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
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Riverwalk Hub
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Viking Theater
Theatre Arts
Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Attraction
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
Teachout Aquatic Center
Water Park
Iowa Events Center
Attraction
The Garden Nightclub
Nightclub
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
Iowa Hall of Pride
Museum
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Drake Stadium
Stadium
The Varsity Cinema
Cinema
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Sheslow Auditorium
Theatre Arts
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Museum
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Theatre Arts
La Casa Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Black Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
PLATFORM
Nightclub
Vaudeville Mews
Theatre Arts
Hoyt Sherman Place
Theatre Arts
Temple Theater
Theatre Arts
Science Center of Iowa
Museum
Kum & Go Theater
Theatre Arts
Principal Park
Stadium
Food and Drink (5) F
Taco John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Vickie's
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
J & J Pub
Bar
Triangle Tap
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Trophy's Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Oasis Liquor
Alcohol
Babylon Grill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Quinton's Bar & Deli
Bar
Bellhop
Bar
Ernie's Boondock
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Robert D. Ray “Tai House” Welcome Center
Community Centre
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Capitol Row
Gym
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Farrell's
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Four Mile Community Center
Community Centre
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) C-
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
El Palmino
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Bakery
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
Parks (4) A+
Belle M. Turner Park
Park
McHenry Park Sprayground
Playground
McHenry Park
Park
Variety Star Playground
Playground
Riverview Park
Park
Union Park Rocket Slide
Playground
Birdland Park
Park
Union Park
Park
Birdland Sports Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Prospect Park
Park
Bates Park
Park
Edna Griffin Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Fairmont Park
Park
Burke Park
Park
Nash Park
Park
Valley View Village Park
Park
Evelyn Davis Park
Park
Mercy Park
Park
Easttown Park
Park
Ashfield Park
Park
Jim Muto Recreation Area
Park
Whitmer Park
Park
Cheatom Park
Park
Shops (6) C+
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Park Fair Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Park Fair Jewelers
Fashion
Grand View University Bookstore
Books
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
KB Wireless
Electronics
Tina's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Home Zone Rent to Own
Furniture
Supreme Cuts
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Tawakal Grocery
Convenience Store
Saigon Market
Convenience Store
Ibrahim Grocery
Convenience Store
Shop 'n Save
Convenience Store
Aaron's
Furniture
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Gordmans
Department Store
Home Zone Rent-to-Own
Furniture
Bike World Warehouse
Bicycle
Family Dollar
Discount 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 A+

Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Highland Park.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations A+
E Douglas Ave & Cornell St
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
Douglas Ave & 4th St
Bus Stop
Euclid Ave & 4th St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Douglas Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Euclid Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Euclid Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Oak Park 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
6th Ave & Holcomb Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Franklin Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Franklin Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.7% 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 Highland Park is 87/100 - which is 3% 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

Highland Park crime rates are 2,999 per 100k, which is 85% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,469 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
530 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 Highland Park is $48,216 - which is 12% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$48,216 F
Unemployment Rate
5.3% 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 (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 7
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Iowa State Patrol - Post 1
Police
Saylor Township Fire Department
Fire Station
Broadlawns Medical Center
Hospital
Broadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
MercyOne House of Mercy
Clinic
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
Doctor
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 4
Fire Station
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Hospital
Primary Health Care
Doctor
Women's Health Specialists
Doctor
PHC University Medical Clinic
Clinic
Iowa Ortho
Doctor
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 3
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire Station 3
Fire Station
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic
Polk County Field Operations Center
Police
Bob E. Rice Communications Center
Police
VA 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+

Highland Park home prices are $107,356 - which is 19% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$107,356 F
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
2.2x (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 Highland Park graduation rate is 73% - which is 17% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
73% D-
Elementary Schools (5) B-
Madison Elementary School
Harding Middle School
Cattell Elementary School
Joshua Christian Academy
Findley Elementary School
Oak Park
Garton Elementary
Moulton Elementary School
Holy Family School
Hiatt Middle School
Carver Elementary
Cornell Elementary School
Woodside Middle School
Goodrell Middle School
Phillips Elementary
King Elementary School
Capitol View Elementary School
Monroe Elementary School
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
St Joseph Elementary School
Samuelson Elementary School
Walnut Street School
Holy Trinity
Stowe Elementary School
Downtown School
High Schools (2) F
Joshua Christian Academy
North High School
Saydel High School
East High School
Scavo Alternative High School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Hoover High School
Sterling Education
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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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Highland Park Area Facts

  • Highland Park has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Highland Park crime rates are 24% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Highland Park is 4% lower than the Des Moines average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Belle M. Turner Park
      McHenry Park Sprayground
      McHenry Park
      Variety Star Playground
      Riverview Park
      Union Park Rocket Slide
      Birdland Park
      Union Park

      Entertainment

      Viking Theater
      Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
      Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
      Williams Metro Stadium
      Teachout Aquatic Center
      Iowa Events Center
      The Garden Nightclub
      State of Iowa Historical Building

      Food & Drink

      Taco John's
      McDonald's
      Sonic
      Dairy Queen
      Taco Bell
      Vickie's
      Burger King
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland Park? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Highland Park.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland Park? The cost of living in Highland Park is 87/100 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
      Highland Park
      87

      13% 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 Highland Park? Highland Park crime rates are 2,999, which are 85% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,999 per 100k people

      29% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      29% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Highland Park? The median income in Highland Park is $48,216 which is 12% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $48,21613% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,12829% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      14% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Highland 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 Highland Park home prices? Highland Park home prices are $107,356 - which is 19% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $107,35642% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9421% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      16% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Highland Park have good schools? The Highland Park graduation rate is 73% - which is 17% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      12% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      14% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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