Get to know Des Moines, IA
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Car-dependent
Walk Score®
Some transit
Transit Score®
Somewhat bikeable
Bike Score®
Des Moines is mostly car dependent. Limited services and amenities are within walking distance, so a car is needed for most errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. Des Moines is a somewhat bikeable area with minimal cycling infrastructure available for use.
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Schools
Transit
Food
Shopping
Services
Recreation
Childcare
Preschool
Elementary
Middle
High
College
Conmigo Early Education Center
Childcare
All Star Daycare And Preschool
Childcare
Child Development Center
Childcare
Principal Child Development Center
Childcare
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 876 students
Altoona Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 419 students
Centennial Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 420 students
Cowles Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 391 students
Jordan Creek Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 647 students
Westridge Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 748 students
Clive Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 528 students
Delaware Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 398 students
Fairmeadows Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 569 students
Cattell Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 322 students
Delaware Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 398 students
Carver Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 423 students
Downtown School
Public • K-5 • 243 students
Moulton Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 420 students
Perkins Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 438 students
Wright Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 273 students
Hanawalt Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 333 students
Hillis Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 305 students
Merrill Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 634 students
Mccombs Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 654 students
Meredith Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 664 students
Brody Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 603 students
Callanan Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 507 students
Goodrell Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 523 students
Virtual Campus
Public • 6-12 • 668 students
Hiatt Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 529 students
Weeks Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 684 students
Roosevelt High School
Public • 9-12 • 1986 students
East High School
Public • 9-12 • 2040 students
Hoover High School
Public • 9-12 • 991 students
North High School
Public • 9-12 • 1458 students
Virtual Campus
Public • 6-12 • 668 students
Lincoln High School
Public • 9-12 • 2403 students
Grand View University
College
Des Moines University
College
Mercy College of Health Sciences
College
DMACC Success Center
College
Des Moines Area Community College
College
Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus
College
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Airports
Bus lines
Train lines
Des Moines International Airport
Airport
MLK Jr Pkwy & University Ave (Far-Side)
Bus
Pennsylvania Ave & E Grand Ave
Bus
Ingersoll Ave & 23rd St (Far-Side)
Bus
7th St & Watson Powell Way
Bus
Des Moines International Airport
Airport
MLK Jr Pkwy & University Ave (Far-Side)
Bus
Pennsylvania Ave & E Grand Ave
Bus
Ingersoll Ave & 23rd St (Far-Side)
Bus
7th St & Watson Powell Way
Bus
E Locust St & E 4th St
Bus
Business Publications
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Drinks
Food
Restaurants
The Derry's Lounge
Drinks
University Library Cafe
Drinks
The Poké Company
Restaurant
South Union Bread Cafe
Restaurant
Taste of Africa
Restaurant
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Restaurant
The Breakfast Club
Restaurant
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Grocery stores
Shopping
Ibrahim Grocery
Grocery store
East Village Pantry
Grocery store
Price Chopper
Grocery store
Gateway Market
Grocery store
Casey's General Store
Grocery store
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Automotive
Healthcare
Hotels
Other
Personal care
Pet care
Places of worship
Public services
2nd & Court BCycle Station
Automotive
5th & Grand/YMCA BCycle Station
Automotive
1722 Grand Ave. - Meredith Corporation BCycle Station
Automotive
30th St. & Carpenter Ave. BCycle Station
Automotive
3rd & Court Parking Garage
Automotive
Principal Ramp 2
Automotive
Casey's General Store
Automotive
2nd & Court BCycle Station
Automotive
5th & Grand/YMCA BCycle Station
Automotive
1722 Grand Ave. - Meredith Corporation BCycle Station
Automotive
30th St. & Carpenter Ave. BCycle Station
Automotive
3rd & Court Parking Garage
Automotive
Principal Ramp 2
Automotive
Casey's General Store
Automotive
The Livewell Clinic
Healthcare
Primary Health Care
Healthcare
Foot & Ankle Institute
Healthcare
Alpha Women's Center
Healthcare
Ingersoll Family Physicians
Healthcare
Smile Orthodontics
Healthcare
Eyerly Ball Polk County Clinic
Healthcare
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Hotel
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Hotel
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Hotel
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Hotel
Donaghy-Kempton Insurors
Other
Terry Taylor - State Farm Insurance
Other
Diversity Insurance Inc / Seguros Mundo Latino
Other
Roosevelt Barber Shop
Personal care
Platinum Kuts
Personal care
J. Michaels Salon
Personal care
Aviva Salon
Personal care
Great Clips
Personal care
Universal Kutz
Personal care
Bombshell Betty's Salon
Personal care
Iowa Veterinary Referral Center
Pet care
Riverwalk Dog Park
Pet care
Heartland Animal Hospital
Pet care
Starch Pet Hospital
Pet care
Iowa Veterinary Acupuncture Clinic
Pet care
Ingersoll Square Dog Park
Pet care
Jett and Monkey's
Pet care
Riordan Pet Hospital
Pet care
Christ Apostolic Temple
Place of worship
Maple Street Baptist Church
Place of worship
Wakonda Christian Church
Place of worship
First Church of the Nazarene
Place of worship
Trinity Temple Church
Place of worship
McKinley Avenue Church of Christ
Place of worship
Harvest Time Tabernacle Church
Place of worship
Cambodian Buddhist Society
Place of worship
Unity Lutheran Church
Place of worship
Iowa State Bank
Public service
Iowa Division of Labor
Public service
Polk County Department of Human Services
Public service
Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission
Public service
Des Moines Permit & Development Center
Public service
U.S. Courthouse Annex
Public service
Parrish Kruidenier Law Firm
Public service
Art Studios
Entertainment
Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Entertainment
Grand View University Library
Entertainment
Des Moines Heritage Center
Entertainment
North Side Library
Entertainment
Des Moines Community Playhouse
Entertainment
MidAmerican Energy Stage
Entertainment
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Entertainment
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Entertainment
Art Studios
Entertainment
Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Entertainment
Grand View University Library
Entertainment
Des Moines Heritage Center
Entertainment
North Side Library
Entertainment
Des Moines Community Playhouse
Entertainment
MidAmerican Energy Stage
Entertainment
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Entertainment
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Entertainment
Luhrs Athletic Complex
Sports
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Sports
South Des Moines Girls Amateur Softball Association
Sports
McCollum Waveland Tennis Complex
Sports
Average rent in Des Moines
In Des Moines, the average rent is $1,119 per month,
with the average rental size around 779 square feet. Most renters here pay under $1,000 , making it the most common rent bracket in the area.
Average rent
$1,119/month
Average rental size
779 sqft
Under $1,000
48.5%
$1,001 - $1,500
37.5%
$1,501 - $2,000
11%
$2,001 - $2,500
2.2%
$2,501 - $3,000
0.5%
Over $3,000
0.4%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Average utility cost in Iowa
In Iowa, renters typically spend around $364 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $29 for water to $103 for electricity , depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
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