Livability Score

71
/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 C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
AMC Classic Southridge 12
Cinema
Rhinos
Attraction
Blank Park Zoo
Zoo
Watusi
Attraction
Ostriches
Attraction
Japanese Macaques
Attraction
Carousel
Attraction
Gibbons
Attraction
Bald Eagles
Attraction
Critter Corner
Attraction
Tigers
Attraction
Red Pandas
Attraction
Hub Harbor Pinniped Pavilion
Attraction
Snow Leopards
Attraction
Penguins
Attraction
Lemurs
Attraction
Otters
Attraction
Flamingoes
Attraction
Prairie Dogs
Attraction
Lions
Attraction
Tortoises
Attraction
Black Swans
Attraction
Double-wattled Cassowary
Attraction
Koi
Attraction
Wallabies
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) F
Arby's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Tasty Tacos
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
B-Bop's
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Mr. Eggroll
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
B-Bop's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Francie's
Bar
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
Fort Des Moines Park
Park
Jordan Park
Park
Blank Park
Park
George Nahas Park
Park
Ashley Okland Star Playground
Playground
Ewing Park
Park
Sayers Park
Park
Evergreen Park
Park
Easter Lake Park
Park
Harmon Park
Park
Stone Park
Park
MacRae Park
Park
Brody School Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Yeader Creek Park
Park
Columbus Park
Park
Gray's Lake Park
Park
Raccoon River Greenway
Park
Carney Park
Park
Reichardt Natural Play Area
Playground
Pete Crivaro Park
Park
Allen Park
Park
5-Acre Park
Park
Shops (0) A-
Target
Department Store
Southridge Mall
Mall
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Gordmans
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Catherines
Clothing
Git N Go
Convenience Store
Menards
Home Improvement
Wildthings
Gift Shop
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
Great Clips
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Mini Mart
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Flowerama
Florist
Jay's CD and Hobby
Toys
Dollar General
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, 8.0% take public transportation in Somerset.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations D-
Dart Ride Share
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.0% B
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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 Somerset is 95/100 - which is 6% higher 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

Somerset crime rates are 3,704 per 100k, which is 129% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
3,050 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
655 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 C-

The median income in Somerset is $34,952 - which is 36% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$34,952 F
Unemployment Rate
0.9% A+
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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 (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Des Moines Police Academy
Police
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unity Point Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Southridge Dental Group
Dentist
Northern Warren Fire Department
Fire Station
Genesis Senior Living Center
Nursing Home
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 8
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 10
Fire Station
Fleur Heights Center for Wellness and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home
Alpha Women's Center
Clinic
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Des Moines International Airport Fire Station
Fire Station
Primary Health Care Dental
Dentist
Des Moines Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Des Moines Police Animal Control
Police
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

Somerset home prices are $178,900 - which is 35% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$178,900 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
83% A+
Home Affordability
5.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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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 Somerset graduation rate is 70% - which is 20% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
70% D-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Studebaker Elementary School
Mccombs Middle School
Lovejoy Elementary School
Orchard Place School
Virtual Campus
Morris Elementary School
South Union Elementary School
Wright Elementary School
Jackson Elementary School
Weeks Middle School
Park Ave Elementary School
Howe Elementary
Des Moines Adventist School
Jefferson Elementary School
River Woods Elementary School
Brody Middle School
St Anthony Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Orchard Place School
Virtual Campus
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 N/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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  • Somerset has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Somerset crime rates are 53% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Somerset is 5% higher than the Des Moines average
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Somerset? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fort Des Moines Park
      Jordan Park
      Blank Park
      George Nahas Park
      Ashley Okland Star Playground
      Ewing Park
      Sayers Park
      Evergreen Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Classic Southridge 12
      Rhinos
      Blank Park Zoo
      Watusi
      Ostriches
      Japanese Macaques
      Carousel
      Gibbons

      Food & Drink

      Arby's
      Popeyes
      Domino's
      Papa Murphy's
      Taco Bell
      Hardee's
      Culver's
      Tasty Tacos

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Somerset? Of all people who commute, 8.0% take public transportation in Somerset.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      7% higher 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 Somerset? The cost of living in Somerset is 95/100 - which is 6% higher than Iowa.
      Somerset
      95

      5% 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 Somerset? Somerset crime rates are 3,704, which are 129% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,704 per 100k people

      59% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      59% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Somerset? The median income in Somerset is $34,952 which is 36% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $34,95237% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,55924% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      81% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Somerset 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 Somerset home prices? Somerset home prices are $178,900 - which is 35% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $178,9003% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9035% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      13%

      79% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Somerset have good schools? The Somerset graduation rate is 70% - which is 20% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      15% 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 Somerset a good place to live? Somerset has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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