Livability Score

66
/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 lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) C-
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Riverwalk Hub
Coffee Shop
Scenic Route Bakery
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
NOSH Cafe and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Daisy Chain Coffee
Coffee Shop
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Friedrich's World Coffees
Coffee Shop
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Iowa Events Center
Attraction
Iowa Hall of Pride
Museum
Hoyt Sherman Place
Theatre Arts
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
The Varsity Cinema
Cinema
Science Center of Iowa
Museum
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Sheslow Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Black Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
La Casa Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Attraction
Principal Park
Stadium
Drake Stadium
Stadium
Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
Lauridsen Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Viking Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) C+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Ricochet
Bar
Carl's Place
Bar
The Lift
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Red Monk
Bar
The Royal Mile
Bar
American Outlaws Bar
Bar
Fighting Burrito
Fast Food
The Stuffed Olive
Bar
Brecks
Bar
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Bar
Annie's Irish Pub
Bar
The Draught House
Bar
Pints Pub & Patio
Bar
Court Avenue Brewing Company
Bar
The Gas Lamp
Bar
Johnny's Hall of Fame
Bar
Tonic
Bar
Bellhop
Bar
Almost Famous Popcorn Company
Fast Food
Fitness (0) A+
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Capitol Row
Gym
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Farrell's
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Robert D. Ray “Tai House” Welcome Center
Community Centre
Fitness by Design
Gym
Northwest Community Center
Community Centre
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
Paul
Bakery
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Campbell's Nutrition
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
El Palmino
Grocery Store
La Mie Bakery
Bakery
The Cheese Shop of Des Moines
Cheese
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
D&D Bakery
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Nash Park
Park
Cheatom Park
Park
Mercy Park
Park
Good Park
Park
Evelyn Davis Park
Park
American Enterprise Group Art Park
Park
Bates Park
Park
Rotary Riverwalk Park
Playground
Lynne Cutler Park
Park
Jim Muto Recreation Area
Park
Edna Griffin Park
Park
Hansen Triangle Park
Park
Temple Chess & Poetry Garden
Park
Cowles Commons
Park
Burke Park
Park
Western Gateway Park
Park
Courtyard Greenspace
Park
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Park
Whitmer Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Drake Park
Park
Carpenter Square
Park
Chamberlain Park
Park
Birdland Sports Park
Park
Birdland Park
Park
Shops (1) A+
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
University Market Grocery Store
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Git N Go
Convenience Store
Tina's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
KB Wireless
Electronics
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
DGX
Convenience Store
Miller's Hardware
Home Improvement
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Josephs Jewelers
Fashion
west elm
Furniture
Rooted
Hairdresser
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Luxe Beauty Lounge
Beauty
Jett and Monkey's
Pets
Velvet Coat
Clothing
Petals + Moss
Interior Decoration
Salon Revolution
Hairdresser
KIN
Fashion
East Village Pantry
Convenience Store
MARNe
Clothing
Janes Family Shop
Clothing
Platinum Kuts
Hairdresser
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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 B+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in New Vision.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations A+
7th St & Laurel St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 9th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 9th St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Ascension St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Laurel St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Mercy Hospital
Bus Stop
University Ave & 7th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 11th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 11th St
Bus Stop
9th St & School St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 6th Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
6th Ave & University Ave
Bus Stop
9th St & School St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
6th Ave & University Ave
Bus Stop
University Ave &13th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 13th St
Bus Stop
9th St & Crocker St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Indiana Ave
Bus Stop
9th St & Crocker St
Bus Stop
7th St & Crocker St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Crocker St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Forest Ave
Bus Stop
Keosauqua Way & 12th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 14th Pl
Bus Stop
Keosauqua Way & 12th 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 New Vision is 80/100 - which is 11% 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

New Vision crime rates are 3,417 per 100k, which is 111% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,813 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
604 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 New Vision is $32,832 - which is 40% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$32,832 F
Unemployment Rate
6.4% 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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 4
Fire Station
PHC University Medical Clinic
Clinic
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Hospital
Iowa Ortho
Doctor
MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
Doctor
Women's Health Specialists
Doctor
Primary Health Care
Doctor
Eyerly Ball Polk County Clinic
Clinic
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Hospital
Eyerly Ball Community Mental Health Services
Clinic
MercyOne House of Mercy
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Hospital
Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 1
Fire Station
Des Moines Police Department
Police
DMPD Crime Prevention Building
Police
DMPD Narcotics and Homeland Security
Police
Ingersoll Family Physicians
Doctor
Bergman Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Broadlawns Medical Center
Hospital
Broadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
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 C+

New Vision home prices are $61,400 - which is 54% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$61,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-24% F
Home Affordability
1.9x (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 New Vision graduation rate is 55% - which is 37% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
55% F
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
Moulton Elementary School
King Elementary School
Walnut Street School
Carver Elementary
Downtown School
Holy Family School
Smouse Opportunity School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Callanan Middle School
Hiatt Middle School
Findley Elementary School
St Anthony Elementary School
Capitol View Elementary School
Monroe Elementary School
Joshua Christian Academy
Mckinley Elementary School
Harding Middle School
Cattell Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School
Oak Park
Hubbell Elementary
Perkins Elementary School
Madison Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Scavo Alternative High School
North High School
East High School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Joshua Christian Academy
Lincoln High School
Roosevelt High School
Hoover 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 F

New Vision has an overall rating of 40% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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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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New Vision Area Facts

  • New Vision has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • New Vision crime rates are 41% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in New Vision is 11% lower than the Des Moines average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in New Vision? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Nash Park
      Cheatom Park
      Mercy Park
      Good Park
      Evelyn Davis Park
      American Enterprise Group Art Park
      Bates Park
      Rotary Riverwalk Park

      Entertainment

      Iowa Events Center
      Iowa Hall of Pride
      Hoyt Sherman Place
      Temple Theater
      Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
      World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
      PLATFORM
      Vaudeville Mews

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway
      Domino's
      Potbelly
      Ricochet
      Carl's Place
      The Lift
      Panera Bread

      A+ Commute

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

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower 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 New Vision? The cost of living in New Vision is 80/100 - which is 11% lower than Iowa.
      New Vision
      80

      20% 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 New Vision? New Vision crime rates are 3,417, which are 111% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,417 per 100k people

      47% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      47% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in New Vision? The median income in New Vision is $32,832 which is 40% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $32,83241% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $13,28355% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      37% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is New Vision 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

      C+ Housing

      What are New Vision home prices? New Vision home prices are $61,400 - which is 54% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $61,40067% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $77718% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      equal to the US average

      F Schools

      Does New Vision have good schools? The New Vision graduation rate is 55% - which is 37% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      55%

      33% 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

      F User Ratings

      Is New Vision a good place to live? New Vision has an overall rating of 40% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      40%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      40%

      2 total surveys

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