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Living in Watrous South Des Moines

Watrous South is the 28th most walkable neighborhood in Des Moines with 5,502 residents.

Watrous South has some public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.

Nearby neighborhoods: Fort Des Moines, Grays Lake, Magnolia Park, South Park, Indianola Hills, Southwestern Hills and McKinley School - Columbus Park.

Nearby Watrous South Apartments on Redfin

45 Walk Score of Watrous South, Des Moines, IA

Watrous South is a Car-Dependent neighborhood

Most errands require a car.

Most errands require a car in Watrous South Des Moines.

Watrous South is the 28th most walkable neighborhood in Des Moines with a Walk Score of 45.

Find apartments in Des Moines's most walkable neighborhoods: Carpenter, Drake Park and Downtown.

Watrous South Des Moines Apartments for Rent

Watrous South Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Watrous South to other Des Moines neighborhoods.

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Population

26 Prospect Park 47 34 40 2,628
27 Fairmont Park 46 29 37 4,766
28 Watrous South 45 26 37 5,502
29 Union Park 45 27 41 6,759
30 Indianola Hills 44 31 28 6,153

Eating & Drinking

There are about 39 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Watrous South.

People in Watrous South can walk to an average of 0.9 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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37 Bike Score of Watrous South, Des Moines, IA

Watrous South is Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure.

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