Des Moines
Clayton North
About the neighborhood
Des Moines is a peaceful village characterized by a quiet atmosphere and a predominance of charming single detached homes, many reflecting timeless designs from a significant construction boom before 1960. Residents benefit from convenient access to primary and secondary schools regardless of where they live within the community. The village offers several nearby dining options to explore local cuisine and socialize in comfortable settings. Navigating by car is straightforward, with parking plentiful and easily accessible throughout the village. This tranquil location provides a wonderful opportunity to settle in a serene environment enriched by enduring residential charm and essential amenities close at hand.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is usually the favored method of transportation in Des Moines. It is very easy to access a parking spot. The bicycle is a rather limited method of transportation in this village as there are a good number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave, and the cycling infrastructure is fairly poor. Des Moines is also not very suitable for pedestrians since very few daily needs can be met without needing to resort to a car.
Services
In all but a few cases, a car is required to shop for groceries. There are a few restaurants in this village. With respect to education, residents will welcome that wherever their house is situated in Des Moines, primary as well as high schools are nearby.
Character
People who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy Des Moines. Des Moines is especially quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly9.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.2
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.4
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
Restaurants3.0
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries2.6
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.0
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.2
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.0
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $20,221
- Median Household Income
- $56,364
Housing Type
- 77.4% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 22.6% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 77.4%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 22.6%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 36.0%
- 0 to 4
- 7.7%
- 5 to 9
- 18.7%
- 10 to 14
- 5.5%
- 15 to 19
- 0.0%
- 20 to 24
- 3.3%
- 25 to 29
- 2.2%
- 30 to 34
- 11.0%
- 35 to 39
- 7.7%
- 40 to 44
- 1.1%
- 45 to 49
- 0.0%
- 50 to 54
- 2.2%
- 55 to 59
- 13.2%
- 60 to 64
- 5.5%
- 65 to 69
- 8.8%
- 70 to 74
- 3.3%
- 75 to 79
- 1.1%
- 80 to 84
- 1.1%
- 85 and over
- 2.2%
Education Level
- 13.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 41.4% HIGH SCHOOL
- 27.6% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 1.7% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 10.3% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 3.4% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.7% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 13.8%
- High School
- 41.4%
- Some college, no degree
- 27.6%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 1.7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10.3%
- Master's degree
- 3.4%
- Professional degree
- 1.7%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 86.2% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 86.2%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 10.3%
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