2019 Most Diverse Places to Live in the Des Moines AreaAbout this List

River Bend

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 6 reviews

• B

• C+

• A+

• 6,551 Population

MLK Jr. Park

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 10 reviews

• B

• C+

• A+

• 3,097 Population

Capitol Park

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

• B+

• C+

• A+

• 3,388 Population

Pioneer Park

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 1 review

• B+

• C+

• A+

• 9,390 Population

Evelyn Davis Park

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 12 reviews

Niche User: The area is very unique and diverse. The community is extremely close and everyone minds their own business. The best part of it is that everything is with 20min driving distance, even the very outskirts of town! Love it!
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• B

• B-

• A+

• 4,781 Population

Chautauqua Park

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

• B

• B-

• A+

• 1,886 Population

Mondamin Presidential

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

• B

• C+

• A+

• 2,054 Population

Drake Park

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 2 reviews

Niche User: Where I live wouldn't be my first choice. I grew up here and I plan to leave when I finish college. I think where I live is a very good place to grow up. We have good schools for all levels of education. And the overall rates for crime is very low, it's a safe place to be. In the future I see great things to come with business, attractions and making my hometown just broader city to come travel too, both for business and pleasure trips.
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• A-

• B

• A+

• 2,673 Population

Bloomfield/Allen

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 23 reviews

Niche User: Every time I need help the police are there ready to help as soon as they can get there. They are very reliable and they help keep the area safe. There is little amounts of crime in this area making it safe for kids and students to live.
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• B+

• C+

• A

• 18,062 Population

Capitol East

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

• B

• C+

• A

• 3,216 Population

Highland Park

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: It's alright. I would raise kids here if I could. The north side is often stereotyped as dangerous for Des Moines. It's not all that bad. That being said we do have a lot of break ins and car theft so just lock your doors and it'll be fine.
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• B

• C+

• A

• 12,810 Population

Chesterfield

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 1 review

Current Resident: Chesterfield is an overall good neighborhood. Everything is calm and quiet. No noisy neighbors and everyone gets along well. Well set diverse community.
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• B-

• C+

• A

• 2,231 Population

Union Park

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 11 reviews

Niche User: There is very little crime in the area, borders on a university one side and a high school on the other side.
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• B+

• C+

• A

• 8,106 Population

Des Moines

• City in Iowa
• 213 reviews

Current Resident: Low cost of living! Extremely low unemployment rates! Up and coming city full of festivals and events without the crime rates! Des Moines city planners are fiscally responsible for the most part and seem to invest a lot in beautifying the city. The sculpture park, state historical museum, east village, art center, botanical center, plentiful libraries and miles upon miles of bike and walking paths may not seem that crazy appealing for tourists but they sure make the city much more livable.
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• B+

• B-

• A

• 214,778 Population

Drake

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 25 reviews

Parent: Des Moines is a safe, clean, family friendly place to live. The schools are academically challenging. Many colleges are located here and in the suburbs. Employment opportunities exist for all socioeconomic levels. It is a diverse city in that we are accepting of refugees and immigrants. The city offers nightlife as well as arts and cultural events. We have our own Symphony, ballet, choirs. Summertime offers many free festivals downtown as well as ticketed events. we have a nationally recognized state fair. We also are within driving distance of many bigger cities such as Chicago, Minneapolis and Kansas City. I would rank this area 8 out of 10. Good quality of life, but slow paced vs a bigger city.
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• A

• B

• A

• 15,618 Population

Lower Beaver

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 1 review

• A

• B-

• A

• 8,401 Population

East Village

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 1 review

• A-

• C+

• A

• 1,292 Population

South Park

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 4 reviews

• B-

• C+

• A

• 7,792 Population

Southwestern Hills

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 16 reviews

Niche User: Everyone is fun and friendly. Everyone helps everyone else out, from bringing food over when there has been problems to helping shovel sidewalks.
Read 16 Reviews

• A-

• C+

• A

• 10,113 Population

Meredith

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 2 reviews

Niche User: I love my area because of my comfortability, but there are more wealthy communities in the area than mine. However compared to the rest of the country, this is definitely a phenomenal suburb to live in. It is very safe and welcoming to anyone.
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• A

• A

• A

• 7,217 Population

Fairground

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

• B-

• C+

• A

• 4,987 Population

Fairmont Park

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

• B-

• C+

• A

• 7,398 Population

Capitol View South

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

• B-

• C+

• A

• 1,352 Population

Arbor Peaks

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

• A

• B

• A

• 6,510 Population

McKinley School/Columbus Park

• Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
• 1 review

Niche User: The neighborhood is very lively and neighbors could easily walk around.
Read 1 Review

• B

• C+

• A

• 2,580 Population