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Living in Merle Hay Des Moines

Merle Hay is the 15th most walkable neighborhood in Des Moines with 9,389 residents.

Merle Hay has some public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.

Nearby neighborhoods: Meredith, Waveland Park, Waveland Woods, Beaverdale, Waterbury, Ingersoll Park and Lower Beaver.

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58 Walk Score of Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

Merle Hay is Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Some errands can be accomplished on foot in Merle Hay Des Moines.

Merle Hay is the 15th most walkable neighborhood in Des Moines with a Walk Score of 58.

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

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Merle Hay Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Merle Hay to other Des Moines neighborhoods.

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13 King-Irving Park 64 45 51 2,405
14 Drake 64 37 47 9,536
15 Merle Hay 58 30 46 9,389
16 Ingersoll Park 57 31 60 787
17 Waveland Park 53 34 44 2,717
46 Bike Score of Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

Merle Hay is Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure.

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