Livability Score

83
/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 (1) F
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Friedrichs Coffee
Coffee Shop
PerKup Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Friedrich's World Coffees
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Corazon Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
La Barista Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Twisted Bean Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Friedrichs Coffee
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Timbuktu Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Colby Park Performance Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Clive Caboose
Attraction
Last Laugh Comedy Club
Theatre Arts
AMC Classic Cobblestone 9
Cinema
Rex Mathes Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Flix Brewhouse
Cinema
Merle Hay Lanes
Bowling Alley
Urbandale Public Art Park
Theatre Arts
Richard Meier Building
Art Gallery
Eliel Saarinen Building
Art Gallery
Des Moines Art Center
Museum
I.M. Pei Building
Art Gallery
Des Moines Community Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Art Studios
Art Gallery
Artisan Gallery 218
Art Gallery
Sylvan Theater
Theatre Arts
Olson-Larson Galleries
Art Gallery
Northwest Aquatic Center
Water Park
Salisbury House
Museum
Drake Stadium
Stadium
La Casa Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Black Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Church of the Land
Attraction
Mrs. Elliott’s Millinery
Attraction
The Advocate Newspaper
Attraction
Food and Drink (8) A-
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Maple Vape Lounge
Bar
European Flavors
Deli
B-Bop's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
University Tap
Bar
515 Brewing Company
Bar
The Ridgemont
Bar
Kathy's
Bar
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Wine and Spirits Gallery
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Euro Bar & Grill
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Hickman Soft Serve Royal Treats
Fast Food
Shang Yuen
Fast Food
China Garden
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
World Liquor and Tobacco
Alcohol
Ducktail Lounge
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Down Under Bar & Grill
Bar
Pally's Bar & Grille
Bar
Fitness (1) F
CrossFit West Des Moines
Gym
Northwest Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Burn Boot Camp
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Xpressive Fitness
Gym
Fitness World 24
Gym
Elks Lodge #2752
Community Centre
Fitness World West
Gym
CrossFit Flyover
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Fitness by Design
Gym
Valley Junction Activity Center
Community Centre
Farrell's
Gym
Polk County Westside Community Center
Community Centre
Eddie Davis Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Farrell's
Gym
Spark Barre Pilates and Yoga
Gym
Max Life Fitness
Gym
CrossFit Merle Hay
Gym
Curves
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
The Bake Shoppe
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
D&D Bakery
Bakery
Lara's Bakery
Bakery
Old Home Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Fareway
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Big Sky Bread Company
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Campbell's Nutrition
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
La Mie Bakery
Bakery
The Cheese Shop of Des Moines
Cheese
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Nan's Nummies
Bakery
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Let Them Eat Cake
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Parks (6) A+
Lions Park
Park
Colby Park
Park
George Lundberg Park
Park
Rocklyn Park
Park
Linnan Park
Park
Aasheim Plaza
Park
Swanson Memorial Park
Park
South Karen Acres Park
Park
Pearson Park
Park
Murphy Park
Park
Westview Bend Park
Park
Trolley Park
Park
Colby Woods Park
Park
Tower Park
Park
Riley Park
Park
North Karen Acres Park
Park
American Legion Park
Park
Florer Park
Park
Walker Johnston Park
Park
Frisbie Park
Park
Coronado Park
Park
Monkey Joe's
Playground
Lions Park
Park
Pinedale Park
Park
Wilson Park
Park
Shops (9) A+
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Al-Raseen Store
Convenience Store
Favorites
Clothing
Flowerama
Florist
Tivoli Salon
Hairdresser
Interstate All Battery Center
Electronics
Mayhem Comics
Books
Petco
Pets
Clive Power Equipment
Home Improvement
Namaste India Groceries and Kitchen
Convenience Store
Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh
Convenience Store
Suite Dreams
Furniture
Wild Birds Unlimited
Pets
All Breed Dog Grooming
Pets
Moda Hair Salon
Hairdresser
iWork & Play
Clothing
Urban Style Salon
Hairdresser
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Git N Go
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
O'Donnell Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Eli’s Beauty Salon
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Windsor Heights.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
University Ave & 42nd St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
42nd St & Kingman Blvd
Bus Stop
42nd St & Kingman Blvd,
Bus Stop
University Ave & 41st St
Bus Stop
42nd St & Rollins Ave
Bus Stop
42nd St & Rollins Ave
Bus Stop
University Ave & 39th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 39th St
Bus Stop
42nd St & Woodland Ave
Bus Stop
42nd St & Harwood Dr
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 42nd St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 37th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 37th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 41st St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 35th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 39th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 39th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 34th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 37th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 37th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 32nd St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 31st St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 35th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 31st St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 35th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Windsor Heights is 97/100 - which is 9% higher than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime C

Windsor Heights crime rates are 3,563 per 100k, which is 120% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
3,348 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
215 crimes per 100k B+
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employment B+

The median income in Windsor Heights is $69,490 - which is 27% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$69,490 C+
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Windsor Heights Fire Department
Fire Station
Windsor Heights Police Department
Police
Iowa Dental Group
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Langwith Hull & Roush Orthodontists
Dentist
Family Medicine at Northwest
Clinic
Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Center
Doctor
Back Pain Clinic
Doctor
Medicap Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walnut Creek Pediatrics
Clinic
Fountain West Health Care Center
Nursing Home
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hospice of Central Iowa
Nursing Home
Physicians Eye Clinic
Doctor
Allergy Institute, P.C.
Doctor
West Des Moines Medical Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Iowa Vein Center
Doctor
Elite Dental Studio
Dentist
Wehrspan Chiropractic
Doctor
Vision Park Family Eye Care
Doctor
Clive Police Department
Police
Clive Fire Department
Fire Station
Mercy Beaverdale Medical Clinic
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Windsor Heights home prices are $194,200 - which is 46% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$194,200 B
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools B+

The Windsor Heights graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (0) B-
Clive Learning Academy
Cowles Elementary School
New Horizos Academy
St Theresa Catholic School
Windsor Elementary
Mt Olive Lutheran School
Crestview School Of Inquiry
Hillis Elementary School
Karen Acres Elementary School
Hillside Elementary School
St Pius X School
Merrill Middle School
Perkins Elementary School
Sacred Heart School
Fairmeadows Elementary School
Hanawalt Elementary
Olmsted Elementary School
Moore Elementary School
Hubbell Elementary
Valerius Elementary School
Iowa Christian Academy
Rolling Green Elementary School
St Augustin Catholic School
Holy Trinity
Jensen Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Dowling Catholic High School
Walnut Creek Campus
Roosevelt High School
Iowa Christian Academy
Urbandale High School
Valley High School
Hoover High School
Ruby Van Meter School
Ruby Van Meter
Valley Southwoods
Scavo Alternative High School
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ratings A+

Windsor Heights has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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Windsor Heights Area Facts

  • Windsor Heights has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Windsor Heights crime rates are 120% higher than the Iowa average
  • Cost of living in Windsor Heights is 9% higher than the Iowa average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lions Park
      Colby Park
      George Lundberg Park
      Rocklyn Park
      Linnan Park
      Aasheim Plaza
      Swanson Memorial Park
      South Karen Acres Park

      Entertainment

      Colby Park Performance Pavilion
      Clive Caboose
      Last Laugh Comedy Club
      AMC Classic Cobblestone 9
      Rex Mathes Auditorium
      Flix Brewhouse
      Merle Hay Lanes
      Urbandale Public Art Park

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Maple Vape Lounge
      European Flavors
      B-Bop's
      Subway
      Burger King
      University Tap
      515 Brewing Company

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Windsor Heights? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Windsor Heights.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Windsor Heights? The cost of living in Windsor Heights is 97/100 - which is 9% higher than Iowa.
      Windsor Heights
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Windsor Heights? Windsor Heights crime rates are 3,563, which are 120% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,563 per 100k people

      53% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      53% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Windsor Heights? The median income in Windsor Heights is $69,490 which is 27% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $69,49026% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,64720% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Windsor Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Windsor Heights home prices? Windsor Heights home prices are $194,200 - which is 46% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $194,2005% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0117% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Windsor Heights have good schools? The Windsor Heights graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Windsor Heights a good place to live? Windsor Heights 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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