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Clive

#1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Polk County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Des Moines, IA
  • 40 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Clive is a suburb of Des Moines with a population of 17,134. Clive is in Polk County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Clive offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Clive there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Clive and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Clive are highly rated.
    About Clive...
    Population
    17,134

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $243,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $920
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Clive Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      67
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      212.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,177.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      128.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Clive

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $94,907
    National
    $55,322
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      Clive is an excellent city to live in. Close to everything. The Waukee school district is amazing! Always growing and the teachers are great. Also, Mission Fitness is an excellent gym located minutes from Clive. Awesome classes for all ages and skill levels! The coaches are so motivating and push you to be your best self!
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      I grew up in Clive all of my life! Clive is a part of the West Des Moines Community School District, the best district in Iowa. Clive is family friendly and a quiet place to live. The cost of living is affordable and has many opportunities for careers.
      Suburban life style, with easy access to anything in the Des Moines area. Commute to major malls are easy, lots of options for public schools, housing price range is decent, and apartments are affordable in the area, plenty of easy access to gas stations, restaurants, and grocery stores. You have all the basics and are within reach of all the extras you could want.