About the neighborhood

Clive offers a calm and peaceful environment with minimal noise from streets and surrounding areas. The city features several nearby parks, including Linnan Park and Greenbelt Park, providing accessible green spaces for relaxation and outdoor activities. Most properties are within a short drive from major highways like I-35, making car travel convenient and parking typically easy to find. Pharmacies and some staple food retailers are located within close range, along with a modest selection of restaurants and coffee shops. Housing primarily consists of single detached homes, with a variety of three and four-bedroom options reflecting a blend of construction from recent decades.

Characteristics

Transportation

The best transportation option in Clive is very often driving. Parking is easy, and it is a reasonably short car ride to the nearest highway, such as I-35, from any location in Clive. In contrast, Clive is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines traversing the city, and bus stops are ordinarily around the corner. Clive is not particularly bicycling-friendly because there are a limited number of bike lanes, and the terrain is not especially flat. Getting around as a pedestrian is also not very common in this part of the Greater Des Moines metropolitan area, although running daily errands is convenient without a car, and various businesses are moderately close by.

Services

It can be difficult to travel to high schools and primary schools from properties for sale in this city. Locals benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. With regards to eating, it is easy to reach the nearest supermarket without a vehicle from any home in Clive. Furthermore, there are a good number of choices in close proximity for those who care about restaurants and cafes.

Character

Clive has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this city is not known for its vibrancy, finding one of the about 30 nightlife venues is easy because they are generally located a short distance away. Most areas in Clive are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. There are over 100 parks nearby for residents to relax in, like Campbell Recreation Area and Deer Ridge Park, which makes them easy to get to.

Car friendly9.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.2

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance