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There are 47 restaurants, 4 grocery stores, and 4 parks within a mile of the Watrous Heights neighborhood.
Spices of NepalDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Indian Restaurant, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
4804 SW 9th St
- Des Moines Food & Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.7 miles
5000 SW 9th St
- Spices of Nepal
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Indian Restaurant, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
4804 SW 9th St
- Des Moines Food & Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.7 miles
5000 SW 9th St
- Southside Tobacco & Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•1.1 miles
2424 SW 9th St
- Southside Liquor & Tobacco Outlet
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Beer Store, Liquor Store
•1.5 miles
1101 Army Post Rd
Wendy'sDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.2 miles
4105 SW 9th St
- Twisted Pizzaria
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Italian Restaurant
•0.3 miles
3801 SW 9th St
- Charley's Southtown Tap
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
3803 SW 9th St
- Pd's Pub
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
3803 SW 9th St
- Southside Pizza and Subs
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.3 miles
3801 SW 9th St
- Abelardo's Mexican Food
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.3 miles
4100 SW 9th St
Kum & GoRetail, Convenience Store
•0.2 miles
4001 SW 9th St
- Medicap Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.2 miles
3825 SW 9th St
- Git-N-Go
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
100 Watrous Ave
- Cassady Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.4 miles
4505 SW 9th St
- Kwik Trip | Kwik Star
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.4 miles
3409 SW 9th St
- Dis Dat & Other Snacks & More
Retail, Discount Store
•0.4 miles
4601 SW 9th St
Sayers ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.7 miles
1300 Linden Ln
- Southland Mobile Home Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Campground, Travel and Transportation, RV Park
•0.9 miles
5300 SE 1st Ct
- MacRae Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.3 miles
1021 Davis Ave
- Jordan Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.4 miles
600 Wall Ave
Help A Mind Thrive Keep A BookArts and Entertainment
•0.5 miles
4626 SW 9th St
- South Des Moines Sculpture Park Art Festival
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, Landmarks and Outdoors, Monument
•0.6 miles
768-798 McKinley Ave
Git-N-GoRetail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
100 Watrous Ave
- Pd's Barber Shop
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.3 miles
3823 SW 9th St
- Salon Sposato
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.3 miles
4020 SW 9th St
- Studio 9
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.3 miles
4020 SW 9th St
- Studio 9 Hair Designs
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.3 miles
4020 SW 9th St
- Anita’s Beauty Salon
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.3 miles
4104 SW 9th St
Dmi Dance ForceSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.4 miles
4505 SW 9th St
Skydive IowaSports and Recreation, Skydiving Center
•0.9 miles
2804 SW 9th St
- The Principal Charity Classic
Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•1.0 mile
Wakonda Club
- Nahas Aquatic Center
Sports and Recreation, Water Sports, Swimming, Swimming Pool
•1.0 mile
1101 Porter Ave
- Barongan Martial Arts Academy
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•1.3 miles
5925 SW 9th St
- Betty Hill Dance Studios
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•1.3 miles
6007 SW 9th St
Charley's Southtown TapDining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
3803 SW 9th St
- Pd's Pub
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
3803 SW 9th St
- Brew Haus
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar
•0.6 miles
830 McKinley Ave
- Thirsty Sportsman
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant
•0.6 miles
4808 SW 9th St
- Park Avenue Pub
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub
•0.7 miles
1101 Park Ave
- Emma Estates
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar
•0.7 miles
1218 Emma Ave
South Side LibraryCommunity and Government, Library
•1.0 mile
1111 Porter Ave
- La Petite Academy
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.2 miles
5708 SW 9th St
- Lil Scholars Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.4 miles
2142 Indianola Ave
- Des Moines Fire Department 8
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.8 miles
1249 McKinley Ave
Watrous Heights Apartments and Rentals
19 Rental properties in Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 6.6% | 31.1% |
| utilities | 7.2% | 17.8% |
| food | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| transportation | 7.4% | 8.6% |
| healthcare | 5.4% | 9% |
Watrous Heights Transportation
Car-Dependent
Somewhat Bikeable
Watrous Heights Schools
- 1/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- 3/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- 3/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK, K-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
Neighborhoods Around Watrous Heights
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman HillNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $700 | 12% |
| Greater South SideNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Downtown Des MoinesNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $900 | 6% |
| Fort Des MoinesNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| DrakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,049 | 6% |
| Indianola HillsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Historic East VillageNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,045 | 11% |
| Magnolia ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Valley JunctionNeighborhood in West-des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Easter Lake AreaNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Woodland HeightsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $2,190 | -- |
| Capitol View SouthNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,036 | -- |
| River BendNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Sherman Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $700 | 12% |
| Capitol EastNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Grays LakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| McKinley School - Columbus ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $947 | -- |
| North of GrandNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $812 | -- |
| Waveland ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Oakland Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Civic Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $834 | -- |
| Ingersoll ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Salisbury OaksNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman HillNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,280 | 31% |
| Greater South SideNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $725 | -- |
| Downtown Des MoinesNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,171 | 14% |
| Fort Des MoinesNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $750 | 9% |
| DrakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,134 | 46% |
| Indianola HillsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $775 | -- |
| Historic East VillageNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,325 | 16% |
| Magnolia ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Valley JunctionNeighborhood in West-des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Easter Lake AreaNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Woodland HeightsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,275 | -- |
| Capitol View SouthNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,269 | -- |
| River BendNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $750 | -- |
| Sherman Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,250 | 28% |
| Capitol EastNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Grays LakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| McKinley School - Columbus ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,162 | -- |
| North of GrandNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,133 | -- |
| Waveland ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Oakland Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Civic Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,025 | -- |
| Ingersoll ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Salisbury OaksNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman HillNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,593 | -- |
| Greater South SideNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $925 | -- |
| Downtown Des MoinesNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,601 | 16% |
| Fort Des MoinesNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $850 | 8% |
| DrakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,831 | 10% |
| Indianola HillsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Historic East VillageNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,722 | 21% |
| Magnolia ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Valley JunctionNeighborhood in West-des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Easter Lake AreaNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,120 | -- |
| Woodland HeightsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,759 | -- |
| Capitol View SouthNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,550 | -- |
| River BendNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Sherman Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,250 | -- |
| Capitol EastNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Grays LakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| McKinley School - Columbus ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,553 | -- |
| North of GrandNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,282 | 11% |
| Waveland ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Oakland Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Civic Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,205 | -- |
| Ingersoll ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Salisbury OaksNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman HillNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Greater South SideNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Downtown Des MoinesNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,940 | 3% |
| Fort Des MoinesNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,245 | -- |
| DrakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Indianola HillsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Historic East VillageNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,930 | -- |
| Magnolia ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Valley JunctionNeighborhood in West-des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Easter Lake AreaNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,270 | -- |
| Woodland HeightsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Capitol View SouthNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| River BendNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Sherman Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Capitol EastNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Grays LakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| McKinley School - Columbus ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,864 | -- |
| North of GrandNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Waveland ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Oakland Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Civic Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Ingersoll ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Salisbury OaksNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |