Livability Score

80
/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 (12) F
Auntie Irene's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Tea Cup
Coffee Shop
Brewed to Order
Coffee Shop
Goatea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Midway Donuts & Gyros
Coffee Shop
Mini the Doughnut
Coffee Shop
Marine View Espresso
Coffee Shop
Homefront Smoothies & Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Rip Tide Roast
Coffee Shop
Lady Bug Espresso
Coffee Shop
Cutters Point Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweet Cheeks
Coffee Shop
Gold Beans Espresso
Coffee Shop
Bati Frutas
Coffee Shop
Espresso
Coffee Shop
BigFoot Java
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gravity Coffee
Coffee Shop
Jump Start Espresso
Coffee Shop
Fam Le Sippin
Coffee Shop
Empire Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Des Moines Historical Society
Museum
Kayak Rentals
Attraction
Neely-Soames Historic Homestead
Museum
The MaST Center Aquarium
Aquarium
Bubbleator
Attraction
Accesso ShoWare Center
Stadium
AMC Theatre - Kent Station
Cinema
Food and Drink (14) D-
Yard Arm
Bar
Taco Time
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
The Lighthouse
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Lucky Liquor & Wine
Alcohol
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
JJ's Bar& Grill
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Dick's Drive-In
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Alberto Jr
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Stimpy's Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
El Rinconsito
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Culichi Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (8) F
Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Des Moines Lodge #305
Community Centre
Karuna Arts Yoga
Gym
Des Moines Masonic Center #245
Community Centre
Des Moines Field House
Community Centre
The Kutt Dance Studio
Gym
Training Wheelz
Gym
Des Moines Activity Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Riverstone Fitness Room
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Harbor Reach Club
Gym
Meet at the Green Conference Space
Community Centre
Kent Community Service Center
Community Centre
Kent Fit Body Boot Camp
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Valley Ridge Community Center
Community Centre
Imperial Crossfit
Gym
Aryal's Gymnastics
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Kent Crossfit
Gym
Bigwu Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) F
B&E Meats & Seafood - Des Moines
Butcher
The Market at La Plaza
Grocery Store
Sweet Delish
Bakery
Baghdad Halal Market
Grocery Store
Del*Rio Supermarkets
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Bombay-Fuji Bazaar
Grocery Store
Lilly's Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Babylon Halal Food
Grocery Store
An Xuyen Bakery
Bakery
Don Chanos Tienda
Grocery Store
Carpinito Brothers Farm Produce Stand
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Valley Harvest Market
Grocery Store
Santos Farm
Grocery Store
Road Side Produce
Grocery Store
Lady Yum
Bakery
QFC
Grocery Store
Alki Bakery
Bakery
Cow Chip Cookies
Bakery
Parks (51) A+
Zenith Beach Access Park
Park
Kiddie Park
Park
City Park
Park
South Marina Park
Park
Sonju Park
Park
Parkside Park
Park
Cecil Powell Neighborhood Park
Park
Overlook I Park
Park
Field House Park
Park
Overlook II Park
Park
Salt Air Vista Park
Park
Sound View Park
Park
Steven J. Underwood Memorial Park
Park
Des Moines Beach Park
Park
Big Catch Plaza
Park
Saltwater State Park
Park
Midway Park
Park
Des Moines Memorial Park
Park
Linda Heights Park
Park
Kronisch Park
Park
Water Tower Park
Park
Earthworks Triangle
Park
Robert Morris Earthworks Park
Park
Marine View Park
Park
Woodmont Country Club Sports Court
Park
Shops (60) A+
Epiphany Salon
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Saltwater Nail Bar
Beauty
Be Attitudes Salon
Beauty
Flippers Warehouse
Home Improvement
Trendsetter Salon
Hairdresser
Marina Market & Deli
Convenience Store
Scheffy's Salon
Beauty
Flora Laura
Florist
Entourage Salon and Spa
Beauty
Furniture's Friend
Furniture
Salon Eclipse
Beauty
Pretty Nails
Beauty
Prolific Hair Design
Hairdresser
Kingdom Kutz Barber Salon
Hairdresser
Razor's Edge
Hairdresser
Aloha Spa
Beauty
Castaway Treasures Antiques
Furniture
Salon Timmy
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Clip Cut Salon
Hairdresser
ABC Grocery
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Optimark Eyecare
Optician
Carriage Country Quilts
Fabric
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.3% take public transportation in Des Moines.
Public Transit Stops (98)
Stops & Stations A+
16th Ave S & 17th Pl S
Bus Stop
16th Ave S & 17th Pl S
Bus Stop
Kent Des Moines Rd & 20th Ave S
Bus Stop
S 240th St & 16th Ave S
Bus Stop
Kent Des Moines Rd & 20th Ave S
Bus Stop
S 240th St & 17th Ave S
Bus Stop
Marine View Dr S & S 234th Pl
Bus Stop
Marine View Dr S & Judson Park
Bus Stop
Marine View Dr S & S 234th Pl
Bus Stop
S 240th St & 18th Pl S
Bus Stop
Marine View Dr S & S 236th St
Bus Stop
S 240th St & 18th Pl S
Bus Stop
Marine View Dr S & S 240th St
Bus Stop
Marine View Dr S & S 240th St
Bus Stop
16th Ave S & S 242nd St
Bus Stop
16th Ave S & S 243rd St
Bus Stop
S 240th St & 21st Ave S
Bus Stop
Marine View Dr S & S 230th St
Bus Stop
Marine View Dr S & S 230th St
Bus Stop
S 240th St & 21st Ave S
Bus Stop
Marine View Dr S & S 242nd St
Bus Stop
Marine View Dr S & S 242nd St
Bus Stop
Kent Des Moines Rd & 21st Ave S
Bus Stop
16th Ave S & S 245th Pl
Bus Stop
16th Ave S & S 245th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.3% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Des Moines is 135/100 - which is 15% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D

Des Moines crime rates are 3,795 per 100k, which is 2% higher than Washington
Property Crime
3,491 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
304 crimes per 100k C+
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employment A-

The median income in Des Moines is $70,268 - which is 12% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$70,268 B-
Unemployment Rate
4.6% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (35)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Des Moines Drug
Pharmacy
Meridian Health Center
Doctor
Little Pearls Kid's Dentistry & Orthodontics
Dentist
Bodle Chiropractic
Doctor
Today's Chiropractic of Des Moines
Doctor
Lighthouse Denture Clinic
Dentist
UW Neighborhood Kent/Des Moines Clinic
Clinic
7th Avenue Dental Arts
Dentist
Marvin Osterhout Family Dentistry
Dentist
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Douglas Peyton Orthodontics
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
South King Fire Station 67
Fire Station
Charles O. Holmes & Ryo Hosaka Dentistry
Dentist
A+ Dental Cosmetic & Implant Center
Dentist
Highline Physical Therapy
Clinic
Franciscan Medical Plaza
Doctor
Urgent Care Chiropractic
Doctor
Des Moines Police Department
Police
All Smiles Dental and Dentures
Dentist
Arubaj Wellness
Doctor
Emerald City Denistry
Dentist
Des Moines Dental Associates
Dentist
Natural Health Clinic
Doctor
Hands On Physical Therapy
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Des Moines home prices are $379,300 - which is 41% higher than Washington
Home Price
$379,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
30% A+
Home Affordability
5.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Des Moines graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
53% D
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (9) F
Parkside Elementary
Midway Elementary
St Philomena School
Des Moines Elementary
Kent Mountain View Academy
Holy Trinity Lutheran School
K School
Sunnycrest Elementary School
Woodmont K-8 School
Madrona Elementary
North Hill Elementary
Technology Access Foundation Academy
Totem Middle School
Mark Twain Elementary School
Star Lake Elementary School
Marvista Elementary
Neely O Brien Elementary School
Kent Elementary School
Satellite High School
Valhalla Elementary School
Highline Home School Center
Nautilus K-8 School
Bow Lake Elementary
Academy Schools
Seattle Christian Schools
High Schools (4) D-
Gateway
Mount Rainier High School
Kent Mountain View Academy
K School
Evergreen Lutheran High School
Technology Access Foundation Academy
Satellite High School
Choice Academy
Big Picture School
Highline Home School Center
Puget Sound Skills Center
Puget Sound High School
Tyee High School
Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment
Global Connections High School
Thomas Jefferson High School
Academy Schools
Seattle Christian Schools
Holy Innocents School Of The Northwest
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ratings A+

Des Moines has an overall rating of 86% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes B+
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Des Moines, WA Area Guide

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  • Des Moines has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Des Moines crime rates are 2% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Des Moines is 15% higher than the Washington average

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Des Moines: An Excellent Alternative to the High Cost of Seattle. 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Des Moines, Washington has been a blessing for me. I have lived in plenty of other parts of the country and even the general King County area and I can confidently say that Des Moines is an excellent place to live, and a cost-effective choice as well. It should go without saying ...Read More that the cost of living in Seattle is skyrocketing and unreasonable, and I have found that there are even some nearby Suburbs that are just as expensive. However, Des Moines is where you'll get the most bang for your buck.

The cost of living in Des Moines is entirely more reasonable than what you'd find in Seattle or Tacoma, or Everett. Des Moines offers a wide variety of diverse dining options and even a little nightlife experience if you're up for it. Shopping is excellent being nearby to several malls, and there are plenty of quaint shops as well if you're looking to keep the independent store shopping experience alive.

The weather is overall the same as Seattle. Cooler, wet winters, and sunny, warm summers. The climate is perfect for me because I'm not a huge fan of snow, which is good because most places you'll find on this side of Washington don't get much snow (if any) unless you're up in the mountains. Read Less
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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Zenith Beach Access Park
      Kiddie Park
      City Park
      South Marina Park
      Sonju Park
      Parkside Park
      Cecil Powell Neighborhood Park
      Overlook I Park

      Entertainment

      Des Moines Historical Society
      Kayak Rentals
      Neely-Soames Historic Homestead
      The MaST Center Aquarium
      Bubbleator
      Accesso ShoWare Center
      AMC Theatre - Kent Station

      Food & Drink

      Yard Arm
      Taco Time
      Jack in the Box
      The Lighthouse
      Subway
      Lucky Liquor & Wine
      Church's Chicken
      JJ's Bar& Grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Des Moines? Of all people who commute, 6.3% take public transportation in Des Moines.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Des Moines? The cost of living in Des Moines is 135/100 - which is 15% higher than Washington.
      Des Moines
      135

      35% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Des Moines? Des Moines crime rates are 3,795, which are 2% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      3,795 per 100k people

      63% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      63% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Des Moines? The median income in Des Moines is $70,268 which is 12% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $70,26827% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,32925% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Safeway
      Bartell Drugs
      Walgreens
      Des Moines Drug
      Bartell Drugs

      Doctors

      Urgent Care Chiropractic
      Midway Chiropractic
      Meridian Health Center
      Arubaj Wellness
      Marine View Physical Therapy
      How Food Helps
      Hands On Physical Therapy
      Natural Health Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Des Moines home prices? Des Moines home prices are $379,300 - which is 41% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $379,300105% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,39046% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      8% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Des Moines have good schools? The Des Moines graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      11% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Des Moines a good place to live? Des Moines has an overall rating of 86% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      5 total surveys

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