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A trendy residential enclave in Des Moines
Highland Park is an urban residential community in Des Moines that is known for having fun shops and restaurants, affordable homes and is in proximity to schools and the city. Located near Des Moines River and parks, Highland Park offers a quiet, scenic retreat as well as a diverse range of amenities and possibilities to its residents. “Highland Park is considered the new “it” neighborhood; it’s experiencing a boom because of its close location to downtown while still being very affordable,” says Jarod Snover, a local real estate agent at Iowa Realty Mills Crossing. “The neighborhood is walkable with many locally owned establishments, coffee shops and a couple of antique stores. It has that old Main Street feel in a big city.”
6th Avenue divides Highland Park from Oak Park and they share a commercial district.
An archway sign over 6th Avenue between Highland Park and Oak Park connects the sister areas.
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Historic Craftsman homes in the trending Highland Park neighborhood
“Highland Park has predominantly bungalows and Craftsman homes in an older style,” Snover says. Primarily built in the first half of the 1900s, Highland Park’s properties are comprised of single-story Cape Cods, ranch-styles and bungalows with front porches, as well as some two-story Colonial Revival, Foursquare and Tudor homes. Yard sizes are often around 7,000 square feet and are accented by grassy lawns and century-old trees. Many homes are around 800 to 1,500 square feet and range from $110,000 to $200,000.
Craftsman-style homes are a popular choice throughout the neighborhood of Highland Park.
Many of the larger homes in central Highland Park tend toward older classic Prairie designs.
Modest Cottage-style homes are by far the most common offering throughout Highland Park
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Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Birdland Park offers space for a variety of outdoor activities. Locals can enjoy a relaxing stroll along the river or let children play in the playground. Nearby, Birdland Sports Park has facilities such as tennis and pickleball courts and a soccer mini-pitch system, and Birdland Pool is open in the summer for residents to cool off. Union Park, which is up the hills by Birdland Park, has a splash pool and an additional 51 acres of green space. The Birdland Marina is also available for boating and fishing. The community pocket park, Belle M. Turner Park, features a playground and hand-carved sculptures of local wildlife scattered throughout the park. In addition, residents may head to Midwest Pride Baseball Field and Big Dog Billiards for additional sports entertainment.
Belle M Turner Park has a gorgeous sign to welcome Highland Park families daily.
Belle Turner Park sits in the center of Highland Park and offers a sprawling green space.
Belle M Turner Park has many shaded spots so Highland Park residents can relax.
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Des Moines Independent Community School District
Madison Elementary School has a C-minus Niche rating and has the Turn Around Arts Program, which is aimed at improving students’ educational outcomes through extracurricular involvement. Students may then continue to Harding Middle School, which has a C-minus Niche rating, and finish secondary education at North High School, which rates a C. Grand View University is a private liberal arts school located just south of the neighborhood.
North High School cares for around 1433 Highland Park students.
Harding Middle School boasts a student to teacher ratio of 14:1 in Highland Park.
Cattell Elementary in Highland Park works to have all their students be the best they can be.
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Events in Des Moines
Notable events in the city include the Iowa State Fair, the World Food and Music Festival and the Des Moines Arts Festival. Many of these celebrations take place in the summer, and feature food and live performances. Music fans may attend the 80/35 Music Festival, and art enthusiasts can also visit the Des Moines Art Center for weekly hands-on creative workshops.
Navigating into greater Des Moines and beyond
While residents can navigate many parts of the community by walking or biking, people still rely on cars for errands or commutes outside the neighborhood. For access to downtown Des Moines, locals can take the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) and look for area bus stops. The Broadlawns Medical Center is about 3 miles away, and the Des Moines International Airport is 9 miles to the south. For travels by car, Interstate 35 and Interstate 80 lead into Minneapolis and Chicago, respectively.
The DART bus system gives Highland Park residents easy access to the rest of the city.
Highland Park.
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Unique local shops on Euclid Avenue
Some of this neighborhood’s most notable attractions are the shops on the corner of East Euclid Avenue and Sixth Street, featuring colorful murals and historic business fronts. Locals can shop for antiques at Divine Times Vintage, sustainable personal care and homeware at The Collective, or grab a donut at the much-acclaimed Hiland Bakery, which is one of the longest-standing, most successful bakeries in Des Moines. “A really cool part of this neighborhood is it has a microcosm of locally owned shops that are unique to the area and attract a lot of Des Moines residents,” Snover adds. Popular restaurants in the area include Pho All Seasons, which serves authentic Vietnamese dishes such as warm bowls of Pho and banh mi sandwiches, and Mr. Bibbs Restaurant, which is also known as “Home of The Tenderloin Sandwich.” Park Fair Mall is home to Dollar Tree, Fareway Grocery and Walgreens.
Hiland Bakery on 6th Avenue in Highland Park is one of the city's premiere donut destinations.
The Park Fair Mall and Shopping Center gives Highland Park residents numerous shopping options
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Parks in this Area
McHenry Park
Bike Trails
Grills
Picnic Area
Margo Frankel Woods State Park
Bike Trails
Grills
Picnic Area
Riverview Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Playground
Belle M Turner Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Birdland Sports Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Earl Rodine Park And Playground
Basketball
Soccer
Parking Lot
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.611 Reviews
4.0Niche User
12/30/2014Niche Review
There are plenty of "mom-and-pop" shops around Des Moines. It's one of the things that gives Des Moines a more "homey" feel than other capital cities.
3.0Niche User
1/14/2016Niche Review
Recently there have been a few break-ins and disturbances, and a guy who rides a bike steals stuff out of yards from time to time but other than that it stays quiet.
4.0Niche User
12/30/2014Niche Review
There are a wide variety of places to eat around Des Moines. Pizza and burger joints are particularly popular. I try to visit Zombie Burger whenever I come home from college on a break. Their burgers are crazy - in a good way!
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Highland Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Highland Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highland Park, Des Moines sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Highland Park, Des Moines over the last 12 months is $170,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Set in a quiet pocket of Highland Park just down the street from Belle Turner Park and walking distance to Madison Elementary, this home is move-in ready with major updates already in place. Inside, you’ll find recently refinished hardwood floors, updated lighting, and an open layout that feels bright and welcoming. White cabinetry and newer appliances throughout the kitchen are met with a
Welcome home! This 3 bed ranch style home has many updates and has been very well cared for. Updates include newer light fixtures, flooring, paint, windows, and newer kitchen. This home has a perfect size fenced in back yard plus a single stall detached garage. Perfect for a growing family at an affordable price. Call today for a showing! All information obtained from seller and public records.
Calling all investors and flippers! Great location and great bones! This 2,136 square foot single family home is being sold AS-IS, Where-Is. Upstairs (consisting of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a second kitchen) is already renovated and requires little to no work. Majority of work needed is on the main level. Roof past usable lifespan. Siding and windows in great shape. Large front porch,
Location: Highland Park Area close to shops, restaurants, and entertainment.Layout: Open-plan living and dining area with abundant natural light.Bedrooms: Two generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space.Kitchen: Recently Remodeled Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and sleek countertops.Bathroom: Full bathroom with contemporary fixtures.Extras: In-unit washer
Located just off the corner of Euclid Ave and 2nd Ave, this studio apartment is just minutes from the interstate and close to many shops. The apartment features a large living area with high ceilings, a ceiling fan, and new LVP hardwood flooring. Off the living room is the bathroom and kitchen that includes a fridge and gas stove. Off street parking in the back. No pets.Water/trash
Welcome to The Aspen, a peaceful, pet-friendly community offering spacious 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units with optional in-unit washers/dryers, private patios or balconies, and garages. Apply today to experience modern living with convenient utilities and flexible screening criteria.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
9,273
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,751
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,545
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.7%
College Graduates
10%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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