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 preferred approach to navigate Clive is very often a car. The majority of homes for sale are a rather short drive from the closest highway, such as I-35, and it is very convenient to park. On the other hand, the transit in Clive is not very accessible. Nonetheless, property owners are served by a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally very close by. Getting around as a pedestrian in this city is not very popular, despite the fact that many daily needs can be carried out without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. The bicycle is a sometimes poor mode of transportation in this city as the cycling network is not particularly extensive, and there are a good number of elevation changes.

Services

Locals may consider it difficult to reach high schools and primary schools without a car. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. In terms of eating, a supermarket is typically accessible within a reasonably short distance from any location in Clive. Likewise, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes.

Character

Clive is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of the Greater Des Moines metropolitan area. Clive is especially quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. On the other hand, there are over 100 parks close by for residents to check out, including Colby Woods and Hallbrook Park, which makes it easy to reach them. Finally, even though this part of the Greater Des Moines metropolitan area is not known for its lively ambience, finding one of the approximately 30 bars is easy as they are generally situated in convenient locations.

Car friendly9.0

Exceptional 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 pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

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