Livability Score

75
/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 some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Scenic Route Bakery
Coffee Shop
The Riverwalk Hub
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Daisy Chain Coffee
Coffee Shop
NOSH Cafe and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Friedrich's World Coffees
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Twisted Bean Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) C-
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Varsity Cinema
Cinema
Sheslow Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Drake Stadium
Stadium
La Casa Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Black Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Iowa Events Center
Attraction
Hoyt Sherman Place
Theatre Arts
Iowa Hall of Pride
Museum
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Attraction
Temple Theater
Theatre Arts
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Theatre Arts
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Museum
PLATFORM
Nightclub
Vaudeville Mews
Theatre Arts
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Kum & Go Theater
Theatre Arts
The Garden Nightclub
Nightclub
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
Science Center of Iowa
Museum
Viking Theater
Theatre Arts
Des Moines Community Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Principal Park
Stadium
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (0) F
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
J & J Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Paul
Fast Food
Peggy's
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Vickie's
Bar
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
Carl's Place
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Bar
University Library Cafe
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
The Gas Lamp
Bar
Triangle Tap
Bar
Menchie's
Sweets
Qdoba
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Fighting Burrito
Fast Food
Whiskey River
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Fitness (0) A+
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
Capitol Row
Gym
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Farrell's
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Robert D. Ray “Tai House” Welcome Center
Community Centre
Northwest Community Center
Community Centre
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Fitness by Design
Gym
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
CrossFit Flyover
Gym
CrossFit Merle Hay
Gym
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
Campbell's Nutrition
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
La Mie Bakery
Bakery
The Cheese Shop of Des Moines
Cheese
El Palmino
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
D&D Bakery
Bakery
Old Home Bakery Outlet
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
The Bake Shoppe
Bakery
Parks (16) A+
Edna Griffin Park
Park
Evelyn Davis Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Good Park
Park
Nash Park
Park
Cheatom Park
Park
Bates Park
Park
Prospect Park
Park
Opperman Commons
Park
Pester Plaza
Park
Birdland Sports Park
Park
Pella Plaza
Park
Drake Park
Park
Zimpleman Family Plaza
Park
Morgan E. Cline Courtyard
Park
Meredith Courtyard
Park
Kragie Newell Courtyard
Park
Carpenter Square
Park
Helmick Commons
Park
Quad Creek Plaza
Park
Variety Star Playground
Playground
Riverview Park
Park
Goodwin-Kirk Courtyard
Park
Mercy Park
Park
Birdland Park
Park
Shops (2) A-
University Market Grocery Store
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Miller's Hardware
Home Improvement
Shop 'n Save
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Platinum Kuts
Hairdresser
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Fly Graphic Style
Clothing
Bombshell Betty's Salon
Hairdresser
Day Dreams
Clothing
Ibrahim Grocery
Convenience Store
Tawakal Grocery
Convenience Store
Bike World Warehouse
Bicycle
Irene's Flowers & Exotic Plants
Florist
Tina's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
KB Wireless
Electronics
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Dave's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Git N Go
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Sunsation Spa
Beauty
Casey's
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Park Fair Jewelers
Fashion
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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, 4.0% take public transportation in King-Irving Park.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations A+
University Ave & 15th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 14th Pl
Bus Stop
University Ave & 17th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 13th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 17th St
Bus Stop
University Ave &13th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
19th St & University Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 11th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 11th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & MLK Jr Pkwy
Bus Stop
6th Ave & College Ave
Bus Stop
University & MLK Jr Pkwy (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
6th Ave & College Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Jefferson Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Washington Ave
Bus Stop
University Ave & 9th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 9th St
Bus Stop
MLK Jr Pkwy & University Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Forest Ave
Bus Stop
University Ave & 21st St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Franklin Ave
Bus Stop
University Ave & 21st St
Bus Stop
19th St & #1141
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Forest Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Franklin Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.0% D+
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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 King-Irving Park is 83/100 - which is 7% 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

King-Irving Park crime rates are 3,241 per 100k, which is 100% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,668 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
573 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 F

The median income in King-Irving Park is $29,094 - which is 47% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$29,094 F
Unemployment Rate
9.8% 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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
MercyOne House of Mercy
Clinic
PHC University Medical Clinic
Clinic
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 4
Fire Station
Broadlawns Medical Center
Hospital
Broadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Eyerly Ball Community Mental Health Services
Clinic
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Hospital
MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
Doctor
Iowa Ortho
Doctor
Women's Health Specialists
Doctor
Eyerly Ball Polk County Clinic
Clinic
Primary Health Care
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Hospital
American Republic Student Health Center
Doctor
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Hospital
Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ingersoll Family Physicians
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bergman Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 1
Fire Station
Diagnostic Clinic
Doctor
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 B+

King-Irving Park home prices are $86,950 - which is 35% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$86,950 F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
3x (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 F

The King-Irving Park graduation rate is 69% - which is 22% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
22% F
High School Grad. Rates
69% F
Elementary Schools (1) B-
King Elementary School
Moulton Elementary School
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
Monroe Elementary School
Carver Elementary
Findley Elementary School
Smouse Opportunity School
Joshua Christian Academy
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Callanan Middle School
Walnut Street School
Downtown School
Holy Family School
Harding Middle School
Oak Park
Cattell Elementary School
Hiatt Middle School
Perkins Elementary School
Holy Trinity
Hubbell Elementary
Madison Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School
Capitol View Elementary School
St Augustin Catholic School
High Schools (0) F
North High School
Joshua Christian Academy
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Scavo Alternative High School
East High School
Roosevelt High School
Hoover High School
Lincoln 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 A+

King-Irving Park has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes 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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King-Irving Park, Des Moines, IA Area Guide

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King-Irving Park Area Facts

  • King-Irving Park has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • King-Irving Park crime rates are 34% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in King-Irving Park is 8% lower than the Des Moines average

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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in King-Irving Park? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Edna Griffin Park
      Evelyn Davis Park
      Highland Park
      Good Park
      Nash Park
      Cheatom Park
      Bates Park
      Prospect Park

      Entertainment

      Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
      The Varsity Cinema
      Sheslow Auditorium
      Drake Stadium
      La Casa Cultural Center
      Black Cultural Center
      Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
      Iowa Events Center

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      McDonald's
      J & J Pub
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Paul
      Peggy's
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in King-Irving Park? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in King-Irving Park.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in King-Irving Park? The cost of living in King-Irving Park is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Iowa.
      King-Irving Park
      83

      17% 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 King-Irving Park? King-Irving Park crime rates are 3,241, which are 100% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,241 per 100k people

      39% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      39% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in King-Irving Park? The median income in King-Irving Park is $29,094 which is 47% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $29,09447% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,18749% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      10%

      110% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is King-Irving Park a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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

      B+ Housing

      What are King-Irving Park home prices? King-Irving Park home prices are $86,950 - which is 35% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $86,95053% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80615% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      24% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does King-Irving Park have good schools? The King-Irving Park graduation rate is 69% - which is 22% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      17% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      54% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is King-Irving Park a good place to live? King-Irving Park has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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