Livability Score

76
/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
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Corazon Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Friedrich's World Coffees
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
La Barista Coffee
Coffee Shop
Friedrichs Coffee
Coffee Shop
PerKup Cafe
Coffee Shop
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) B
Richard Meier Building
Art Gallery
Eliel Saarinen Building
Art Gallery
I.M. Pei Building
Art Gallery
Des Moines Art Center
Museum
Art Studios
Art Gallery
Sylvan Theater
Theatre Arts
Colby Park Performance Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Des Moines Community Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Artisan Gallery 218
Art Gallery
Salisbury House
Museum
Olson-Larson Galleries
Art Gallery
Rex Mathes Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Black Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
La Casa Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Last Laugh Comedy Club
Theatre Arts
Drake Stadium
Stadium
Sheslow Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Varsity Cinema
Cinema
Clive Caboose
Attraction
Lauridsen Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
AMC Classic Cobblestone 9
Cinema
Hoyt Sherman Place
Theatre Arts
Merle Hay Lanes
Bowling Alley
Flix Brewhouse
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) C+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pal Joey's
Bar
Sully's Irish Pub
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Charlie's Filling Station
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Maple Vape Lounge
Bar
Waveland Lounge
Bar
Chocolate Storybook
Sweets
The Juice Company
Beverages
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Winchester Public House
Bar
Blind Pig Cocktail Bodega
Bar
B-Bop's
Fast Food
G. Mig's 5th Street Pub
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
Fitness by Design
Gym
CrossFit West Des Moines
Gym
Valley Junction Activity Center
Community Centre
Polk County Westside Community Center
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Northwest Community Center
Community Centre
Eddie Davis Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Farrell's
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Farrell's
Gym
Burn Boot Camp
Gym
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Fitness World West
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
CrossFit Flyover
Gym
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
Xpressive Fitness
Gym
Elks Lodge #2752
Community Centre
Koko FitClub
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Fareway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
The Bake Shoppe
Bakery
The Cheese Shop of Des Moines
Cheese
La Mie Bakery
Bakery
Nan's Nummies
Bakery
Let Them Eat Cake
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Campbell's Nutrition
Grocery Store
D&D Bakery
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
Paul
Bakery
Old Home Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
Lara's Bakery
Bakery
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Big Sky Bread Company
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
American Legion Park
Park
Greenwood Park
Park
Frisbie Park
Park
Colby Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Ashworth Park
Park
Railroad Park
Park
Wilson Park
Park
Florer Park
Park
Holiday Park
Park
Pearson Park
Park
Tower Park
Park
George Lundberg Park
Park
Water Works Park
Park
Witmer Park
Park
Goodwin-Kirk Courtyard
Park
Quad Creek Plaza
Park
Helmick Commons
Park
Fairmeadows Park
Park
Beh Glen Park
Park
Kragie Newell Courtyard
Park
Meredith Courtyard
Park
Morgan E. Cline Courtyard
Park
Riley Park
Park
Zimpleman Family Plaza
Park
Shops (0) C+
ERIK'S - Bike Board Ski
Bicycle
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
True Value
Home Improvement
Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Moda Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Wild Birds Unlimited
Pets
iWork & Play
Clothing
The SALON by InStyle
Hairdresser
Hair Studio on Vine
Hairdresser
Suite Dreams
Furniture
Urban Style Salon
Hairdresser
Scott's Shoppe
Convenience Store
O'Donnell Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Bamboo Massage & Spa
Beauty
Favorites
Clothing
Joy's Treasures
Gift Shop
Universal Kutz
Hairdresser
Salon Coiffure
Hairdresser
Waveland Barber/Stylist
Hairdresser
Al-Raseen Store
Convenience Store
La Michoacana Mexican Grocery
Convenience 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 F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Waterbury.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
42nd St & Harwood Dr
Bus Stop
42nd St & Woodland Ave
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 42nd St
Bus Stop
42nd St & Rollins Ave
Bus Stop
42nd St & Rollins Ave
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 41st St
Bus Stop
42nd St & Kingman Blvd,
Bus Stop
42nd St & Kingman Blvd
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 39th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 39th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 42nd St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 41st St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 37th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 37th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 39th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 39th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 35th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 35th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 37th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 37th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & #3220
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & Crescent Dr
Bus Stop
University Ave & 35th St
Bus Stop
Ingersoll Ave & 31st St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 34th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% 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 B

The cost of living in Waterbury is 106/100 - which is 18% higher than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
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 A

Waterbury crime rates are 968 per 100k, which is 40% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
797 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
171 crimes per 100k A
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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 A+

The median income in Waterbury is $145,591 - which is 167% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$145,591 A+
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 (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Hospice of Central Iowa
Nursing Home
Wehrspan Chiropractic
Doctor
Walnut Creek Pediatrics
Clinic
Elite Dental Studio
Dentist
Windsor Heights Police Department
Police
Windsor Heights Fire Department
Fire Station
Iowa Dental Group
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
University Dental Group
Dentist
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 5
Fire Station
Iowa Complete Wellness Chiropractic
Doctor
Iowa IV
Clinic
Whole Health Chiropractic
Doctor
Prenatal Vision Ultrasound
Clinic
Mark Essy DDS
Dentist
Oral Surgeons, P.C.
Doctor
Des Moines Acupuncture
Doctor
Clinical Assessment & Treatment Services
Doctor
Smile Orthodontics
Doctor
Waveland Family Dental
Dentist
Iowa Head and Neck, PC
Doctor
Center for Acupuncture and Healing Arts
Doctor
Linquist Family Dentistry
Dentist
Collins & Hipp DDS
Dentist
Ingersoll Dental Group
Dentist
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+

Waterbury home prices are $296,550 - which is 123% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$296,550 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
2x (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 A+

The Waterbury graduation rate is 97% - which is 11% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
69% B-
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Merrill Middle School
Hanawalt Elementary
Windsor Elementary
St Theresa Catholic School
St Augustin Catholic School
Hillside Elementary School
Hubbell Elementary
Cowles Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School
Mt Olive Lutheran School
New Horizos Academy
Perkins Elementary School
Sacred Heart School
Clive Learning Academy
Callanan Middle School
Hillis Elementary School
Ruby Van Meter School
Ruby Van Meter
Smouse Opportunity School
Fairmeadows Elementary School
Iowa Christian Academy
Crestview School Of Inquiry
Holy Trinity
Monroe Elementary School
Downtown School
High Schools (0) F
Roosevelt High School
Walnut Creek Campus
Dowling Catholic High School
Ruby Van Meter School
Ruby Van Meter
Iowa Christian Academy
Scavo Alternative High School
Valley High School
Hoover High School
Valley Southwoods
Urbandale 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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  • Waterbury has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Waterbury crime rates are 60% lower than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Waterbury is 17% higher than the Des Moines average
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      C+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      American Legion Park
      Greenwood Park
      Frisbie Park
      Colby Park
      Lions Park
      Ashworth Park
      Railroad Park
      Wilson Park

      Entertainment

      Richard Meier Building
      Eliel Saarinen Building
      I.M. Pei Building
      Des Moines Art Center
      Art Studios
      Sylvan Theater
      Colby Park Performance Pavilion
      Des Moines Community Playhouse

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Pal Joey's
      Sully's Irish Pub
      Wendy's
      Dairy Queen
      Charlie's Filling Station
      Subway
      Taco John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Waterbury? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Waterbury.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Waterbury? The cost of living in Waterbury is 106/100 - which is 18% higher than Iowa.
      Waterbury
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Waterbury? Waterbury crime rates are 968, which are 40% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      968 per 100k people

      58% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 104

      58% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Waterbury? The median income in Waterbury is $145,591 which is 167% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $145,591163% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $72,754144% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      81% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Waterbury 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 Waterbury home prices? Waterbury home prices are $296,550 - which is 123% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $296,55061% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $67829% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      84%

      33% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Waterbury have good schools? The Waterbury graduation rate is 97% - which is 11% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      69%

      43% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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