Livability Score

77
/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) 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
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
Mars Cafe
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
Entertainment (0) A+
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
The Garden Nightclub
Nightclub
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Attraction
Iowa Events Center
Attraction
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Iowa Hall of Pride
Museum
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Museum
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Theatre Arts
PLATFORM
Nightclub
Vaudeville Mews
Theatre Arts
Viking Theater
Theatre Arts
Science Center of Iowa
Museum
Principal Park
Stadium
Temple Theater
Theatre Arts
Kum & Go Theater
Theatre Arts
Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Hoyt Sherman Place
Theatre Arts
The Varsity Cinema
Cinema
Teachout Aquatic Center
Water Park
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Sheslow Auditorium
Theatre Arts
La Casa Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Black Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Drake Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (1) A-
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Oasis Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Quinton's Bar & Deli
Bar
Bellhop
Bar
Ernie's Boondock
Bar
Nightingale Cocktail
Bar
Buddy's Corral
Bar
Coa Cantina
Bar
Wooly's
Bar
Up-Down
Bar
Locust Tap
Bar
85 Bar
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Almost Famous Popcorn Company
Fast Food
Beechwood Lounge
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Ceviche Bar
Bar
1717 Brewing Co.
Bar
AJ's on East Court
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Capitol Row
Gym
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Robert D. Ray “Tai House” Welcome Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Four Mile Community Center
Community Centre
Farrell's
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
El Palmino
Grocery Store
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
Paul
Bakery
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Campbell's Nutrition
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
La Mie Bakery
Bakery
The Cheese Shop of Des Moines
Cheese
Parks (6) A+
Burke Park
Park
Whitmer Park
Park
Jim Muto Recreation Area
Park
Mercy Park
Park
Iowa State Capitol West Terrace
Park
Union Park
Park
Iowa State Capitol
Park
Bates Park
Park
Stewart Square Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Union Park Rocket Slide
Playground
Birdland Park
Park
Rotary Riverwalk Park
Playground
Hansen Triangle Park
Park
Nash Park
Park
Ashfield Park
Park
American Enterprise Group Art Park
Park
Birdland Sports Park
Park
Cowles Commons
Park
Redhead Park
Park
Cheatom Park
Park
Cohen Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Edna Griffin Park
Park
Allen Park
Park
Shops (3) A+
Supreme Cuts
Hairdresser
Home Zone Rent to Own
Furniture
T-Mobile
Electronics
Raccoon Forks Trading Company
Furniture
KB Wireless
Electronics
Amour
Clothing
Tina's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Des Moines Bicycle Collective
Bicycle
Porch Light
Interior Decoration
Fontenelle Supply Co.
Clothing
509 City Vintage
Furniture
INDIE HOUSE
Furniture
American Plumbing Supply
Home Improvement
Reclaimed
Furniture
Eden
Beauty
Bridal Boutique
Clothing
Raygun
Clothing
Rooted
Hairdresser
East Village Spa
Beauty
Kitchen Collage
Houseware
KIN
Fashion
Aimee
Clothing
Projects Contemporary Furniture
Furniture
Salon Revolution
Hairdresser
Salon Spa W
Beauty
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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, 5.2% take public transportation in Capitol Park.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
E Grand Ave & State Capitol
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 9th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & State Capitol
Bus Stop
Burlington Trailways Bus Terminal
Bus Station
E Grand Ave & E 9th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 12th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Pennsylvania Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Pennsylvania Ave & E Grand Ave
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Pennsylvania Ave
Bus Stop
E 12th St & State Capitol
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 4th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 4th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 5th St
Bus Stop
E Walnut St & E 13th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 4th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
6th Ave & University Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Indiana Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Mercy Hospital
Bus Stop
6th Ave & University Ave
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Ascension St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.2% 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 Capitol 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

Capitol Park crime rates are 3,286 per 100k, which is 103% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,705 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
581 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 D-

The median income in Capitol Park is $39,602 - which is 27% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$39,602 F
Unemployment Rate
5.5% 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 (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic
MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
Doctor
Primary Health Care
Doctor
Women's Health Specialists
Doctor
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Hospital
Iowa Ortho
Doctor
Des Moines Police Department
Police
DMPD Narcotics and Homeland Security
Police
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 4
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire Station 2
Fire Station
DMPD Crime Prevention Building
Police
PHC University Medical Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Des Moines Police East Side Boxing Club
Police
Eyerly Ball Polk County Clinic
Clinic
MercyOne House of Mercy
Clinic
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Hospital
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 7
Fire Station
Eyerly Ball Community Mental Health Services
Clinic
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 1
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire Station 3
Fire Station
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+

Capitol Park home prices are $84,950 - which is 36% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$84,950 F
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
2.1x (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 Capitol Park graduation rate is 57% - which is 35% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
34% F
High School Grad. Rates
57% F
Elementary Schools (2) A
Holy Family School
Carver Elementary
Hiatt Middle School
Capitol View Elementary School
Moulton Elementary School
Walnut Street School
Findley Elementary School
Cattell Elementary School
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
King Elementary School
Harding Middle School
Joshua Christian Academy
Phillips Elementary
Mckinley Elementary School
St Anthony Elementary School
Downtown School
Madison Elementary School
Garton Elementary
Oak Park
Smouse Opportunity School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Willard Elementary School
Callanan Middle School
Monroe Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
East High School
North High School
Joshua Christian Academy
Scavo Alternative High School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Lincoln High School
Roosevelt 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+)

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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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Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA Area Guide

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Capitol Park Area Facts

  • Capitol Park has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Capitol Park crime rates are 36% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Capitol Park is 8% lower than the Des Moines average
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      A Amenities

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

      Parks

      Burke Park
      Whitmer Park
      Jim Muto Recreation Area
      Mercy Park
      Iowa State Capitol West Terrace
      Union Park
      Iowa State Capitol
      Bates Park

      Entertainment

      Williams Metro Stadium
      State of Iowa Historical Building
      The Garden Nightclub
      Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
      Iowa Events Center
      Simon Estes Amphitheater
      Iowa Hall of Pride
      World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Oasis Liquor
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Wingstop
      Quinton's Bar & Deli
      Bellhop
      Ernie's Boondock

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Capitol Park? Of all people who commute, 5.2% take public transportation in Capitol Park.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Capitol Park? The cost of living in Capitol Park is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Iowa.
      Capitol 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 Capitol Park? Capitol Park crime rates are 3,286, which are 103% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,286 per 100k people

      41% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      41% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Capitol Park? The median income in Capitol Park is $39,602 which is 27% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $39,60228% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,45338% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      18% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Capitol Park 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 Capitol Park home prices? Capitol Park home prices are $84,950 - which is 36% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $84,95054% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $79217% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Capitol Park have good schools? The Capitol Park graduation rate is 57% - which is 35% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      57%

      31% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      34%

      29% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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