Livability Score

58
/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
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Cattle Tie-Outs
Zoo
Model Railroad
Attraction
Snakes Alive
Attraction
Giant Slide
Attraction
MidAmerican Energy Stage
Theatre Arts
Anne & Bill Riley Stage
Theatre Arts
Fun Forest Stage
Theatre Arts
Butter Cow
Attraction
Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery
Museum
Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
Museum
Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
Museum
County School
Museum
Ye Old Mill
Attraction
Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Halls of Law and Flame
Museum
Grandstand
Stadium
Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm
Attraction
Copper Creek 9
Cinema
Teachout Aquatic Center
Water Park
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
The Garden Nightclub
Nightclub
Principal Park
Stadium
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Museum
Food and Drink (1) F
Iowa Craft Beer Tent
Bar
Bud Tent
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Over The Top
Sweets
Wingstop
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Oasis Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
AJ's on East Court
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Wooly's
Bar
Up-Down
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Four Mile Community Center
Community Centre
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Capitol Row
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
El Palmino
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
Laurel Hill Park
Park
Walnut Square
Park
Raun Plaza
Park
Chesterfield Park
Park
Doanes Park
Park
Copper Creek Lake Park
Park
Easton Basin Park
Park
Easttown Park
Park
Redhead Park
Park
Ashfield Park
Park
Grandview Park
Park
Valley View Village Park
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Yeader Creek Park
Park
Stewart Square Park
Park
Pete Crivaro Park
Park
Evergreen Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Cohen Park
Park
Sheridan Park
Park
Iowa State Capitol
Park
Fairmont Park
Park
Reno Memorial Dog Park
Park
Easter Lake Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Shoppers' Mart
Discount Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Wild Hairz
Hairdresser
LV Nails
Beauty
Gordmans
Department Store
Git 'n Go
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Supreme Cuts
Hairdresser
Home Zone Rent to Own
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
Jay's CD and Hobby
Toys
Layoche' Beauty
Beauty
East Village Spa
Beauty
Beehive Salon
Beauty
Raccoon Forks Trading Company
Furniture
Bridal Boutique
Clothing
Owen Jewelry Design
Fashion
Eden
Beauty
Paramount Barbering Co
Hairdresser
Aviva Salon
Beauty
Porch Light
Interior Decoration
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Fontenelle Supply Co.
Clothing
Des Moines Bicycle Collective
Bicycle
Projects Contemporary Furniture
Furniture
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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, 0.0% take public transportation in Laurel Hill.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Dart Transit Hub
Bus Stop
Tram Stop
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
E Grand Ave & E 9th St
Bus Stop
Pennsylvania Ave & E Grand Ave
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Pennsylvania Ave
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Pennsylvania Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 5th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 4th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 4th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 4th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E Locust St & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
Locust St & 2nd Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Grand Ave & 3rd St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 4th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% 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 Laurel Hill is 89/100 - which is equal to 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

Laurel Hill crime rates are 2,522 per 100k, which is 56% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,076 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
446 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 Laurel Hill is $67,838 - which is 24% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$67,838 C+
Unemployment Rate
4.5% 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 (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
Fire Station
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire Department
Fire Station
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dr. Nick Palmer/Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic
Doctor
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
UnityPoint Clinic
Clinic
Des Moines Police East Side Boxing Club
Police
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 3
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Pleasant Hill Police Department
Police
Pleasant Hill Fire Department
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Des Moines Police Animal Control
Police
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic
Primary Health Care Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mercy East Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alpha Women's Center
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+

Laurel Hill home prices are $124,700 - which is 6% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$124,700 F
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
1.8x (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 Laurel Hill graduation rate is 77% - which is 12% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (0) F
Willard Elementary School
Stowe Elementary School
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
St Joseph Elementary School
Phillips Elementary
River Woods Elementary School
Capitol View Elementary School
Hoyt Middle School
Brubaker Elementary School
Hiatt Middle School
Garton Elementary
Goodrell Middle School
Mckinley Elementary School
Holy Family School
Jackson Elementary School
Weeks Middle School
Howe Elementary
Carver Elementary
St Anthony Elementary School
Sterling Education
Four Mile Elementary
Cattell Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
East 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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  • Laurel Hill has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Laurel Hill crime rates are 4% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Laurel Hill is 1% lower than the Des Moines average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Laurel Hill Park
      Walnut Square
      Raun Plaza
      Chesterfield Park
      Doanes Park
      Copper Creek Lake Park
      Easton Basin Park
      Easttown Park

      Entertainment

      Cattle Tie-Outs
      Model Railroad
      Snakes Alive
      Giant Slide
      MidAmerican Energy Stage
      Anne & Bill Riley Stage
      Fun Forest Stage
      Butter Cow

      Food & Drink

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

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Laurel Hill? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Laurel Hill.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower 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 Laurel Hill? The cost of living in Laurel Hill is 89/100 - which is equal to Iowa.
      Laurel Hill
      89

      11% 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 Laurel Hill? Laurel Hill crime rates are 2,522, which are 56% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,522 per 100k people

      9% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40

      9% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Laurel Hill? The median income in Laurel Hill is $67,838 which is 24% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $67,83823% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,67114% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Laurel Hill 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Laurel Hill home prices? Laurel Hill home prices are $124,700 - which is 6% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $124,70032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9743% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Laurel Hill have good schools? The Laurel Hill graduation rate is 77% - which is 12% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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