Des Moines, IA Neighborhood Guide

Around Des Moines, IA

There's plenty to do around Des Moines, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

52

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

63

Bikeable

Bike Score

32

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Hotsy Totsy Food Truck, Our Creation Cakes, and The Grateful Chef.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Hotsy Totsy Food Truck page on Yelp	Dining	1 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Our Creation Cakes page on Yelp	Dining · $$	1.94 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Grateful Chef page on Yelp Search 1938 SE 6th St on Google Maps	Dining · $$	0.29 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mayalu Coffee page on Yelp Search 4226 Fleur Dr on Google Maps	Dining	2.64 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sook's Korean Kitchen page on Yelp	Dining	0.96 miles	8 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Top Bun Food Truck page on Yelp Search 901 Thomas Beck Rd on Google Maps	Dining	0.69 miles	7 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Rogue Planet Music page on Yelp Search 4211 Chamberlain Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	3.65 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fleet Feet page on Yelp Search 521 E Locust St on Google Maps	Shopping	1.19 miles	43 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Marvs Music page on Yelp Search 506 E 6th St on Google Maps	Shopping	1.29 miles	10 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the The Heritage Carousel page on Yelp Search 1801 Pennsylvania Ave. on Google Maps	Active	2.83 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Waterworks Park page on Yelp Search Waterworks Park on Google Maps	Active	2.79 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Roots Prenatal Yoga page on Yelp Search 1131 42nd St on Google Maps	Active	3.79 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Power Life - Downtown page on Yelp Search 1717 Ingersoll Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.83 miles	19 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Teehee's Comedy Club page on Yelp Search 1433 Walnut St on Google Maps	Nightlife	1.53 miles	9 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Paparazzi Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 1165 25th St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.82 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Yoni Wax Boutique page on Yelp Search 300 E Grand Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.26 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Des Moines, IA

Population Households Employment

Des Moines has 86,992 households, with an average household size of 2.4. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Des Moines do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 213,545 people call Des Moines home. The population density is 2,421.72 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

213,545

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.2

Median Age

49.08 / 50.92%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

86,992

Total Households

2.4

Average Household Size

$31,276

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Des Moines, IA

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Des Moines. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Des Moines

Overview for Des Moines, IA

213,545

34.2 years

High

$31,276

Around Des Moines, IA

52

Somewhat Walkable

63

Bikeable

32

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Des Moines, IA

213,545

High

34.2

49.08 / 50.92%

86,992

2.4

$31,276

Schools in Des Moines, IA

PROPERTY LISTINGS

$10,950,000

$10,500,000

$4,250,000

$4,000,000

$2,599,000

$2,500,000

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Des Moines

Overview for Des Moines, IA

213,545

34.2 years

High

$31,276

Around Des Moines, IA

52

Somewhat Walkable

63

Bikeable

32

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Des Moines, IA

213,545

High

34.2

49.08 / 50.92%

86,992

2.4

$31,276

Schools in Des Moines, IA

PROPERTY LISTINGS

$10,950,000

$10,500,000

$4,250,000

$4,000,000

$2,599,000

$2,500,000

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