Des Lacs
Des Lacs
About the neighborhood
Des Lacs in Ward County offers a peaceful and tranquil environment with predominantly single detached homes. The neighborhood features spacious properties, many with four or more bedrooms, providing comfortable living options. The housing stock, largely built around 1989, adds to the community’s established and stable feel. Quiet streets contribute to a calm and relaxing atmosphere throughout the township. Parking is convenient for residents, allowing easy access to and from the area by car. Although cycling infrastructure is limited due to elevation changes, the township’s serene character makes it a distinctive place to consider for a residence.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Des Lacs is particularly car friendly. It is especially convenient to park. Many of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are not very conducive to pedestrians since meeting daily needs is very impractical without a vehicle. The bike is a rather limited mode of transportation in Des Lacs as the bicycling infrastructure is quite poor, and there are a good number of slopes for cyclists to brave.
Services
There are only a very small number of high schools in Des Lacs and accordingly they can be a very long trip away. Likewise, this township does not have any primary schools. When it comes to eating, property owners in Des Lacs almost always have to use a vehicle to do their grocery shopping.
Character
Home buyers who prefer a relaxed environment will enjoy Des Lacs. Des Lacs is excellent for those who like quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.2
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly0.4
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants0.6
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries0.2
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.4
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.2
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.2
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $60,775
- Median Household Income
- $125,893
Housing Type
- 100.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 100.0%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 42.4 years
- 0 to 4
- 9.6%
- 5 to 9
- 15.4%
- 10 to 14
- 0.0%
- 15 to 19
- 0.0%
- 20 to 24
- 0.0%
- 25 to 29
- 0.0%
- 30 to 34
- 0.0%
- 35 to 39
- 15.4%
- 40 to 44
- 21.2%
- 45 to 49
- 5.8%
- 50 to 54
- 0.0%
- 55 to 59
- 0.0%
- 60 to 64
- 7.7%
- 65 to 69
- 25.0%
- 70 to 74
- 0.0%
- 75 to 79
- 0.0%
- 80 to 84
- 0.0%
- 85 and over
- 0.0%
Education Level
- 0.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 17.9% HIGH SCHOOL
- 0.0% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 46.2% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 28.2% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 7.7% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 0.0%
- High School
- 17.9%
- Some college, no degree
- 0.0%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's degree
- 28.2%
- Master's degree
- 7.7%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 89.3% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 89.3%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 10.7%
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