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Living in Southwestern Hills Des Moines

Southwestern Hills is the 49th most walkable neighborhood in Des Moines with 5,817 residents.

Southwestern Hills has minimal public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.

Nearby neighborhoods: Salisbury Oaks, Greenwood, Watrous South, Westwood, Frisbie Park, Grays Lake and Ingersoll Park.

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16 Walk Score of Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA

Southwestern Hills is a Car-Dependent neighborhood

Almost all errands require a car.

Almost all errands require a car in Southwestern Hills Des Moines.

Southwestern Hills is the 49th most walkable neighborhood in Des Moines with a Walk Score of 16.

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

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Southwestern Hills Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Southwestern Hills to other Des Moines neighborhoods.

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Population

47 Gray's Woods 24 26 28 2,666
48 River Woods 20 12 25 2,791
49 Southwestern Hills 16 13 31 5,817
50 Laurel Hill 14 12 33 750
51 Easter Lake Area 10 9 25 7,074
31 Bike Score of Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA

Southwestern Hills is Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure.

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