Clive

affluent west · 50325

Clive is the inner-ring western suburb where Des Moines money quietly settled before West Des Moines got loud about it. The 50325 corridor runs along University and Hickman, anchored by the Greenbelt Trail, Campbell Recreation Area, and a tidy procession of professional offices that hum on weekdays and empty on Saturdays. Dates here skew Iowa Clinic lunch, Christopher's on a Friday, a Greenbelt walk if neither party wants to commit. The tradeoff is honest: you trade Jordan Creek spectacle and East Village edge for shorter commutes, better schools, and a dating pool that has already chosen the minivan. Reliable, low-drama, occasionally inert.

$60,886

median income

$1,073

median rent

The data

Clive by the numbers

Median individual income in Clive is about $60.9k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Clive pays about $1,070 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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10 spots across Clive

Clive
Activity
Escapology Escape Rooms Clive
Escape room center★ 5 · 3,274
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
8801 University Ave #107a, Clive, IA 50325
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 3,274 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Escapology Escape Rooms Clive.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Clive
Dining
Brazil Terra Grill Steakhouse
Brazilian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,617
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2800 University Ave Ste 405, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,617 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Brazil Terra Grill Steakhouse.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Clive
Dining
John & Nick's Steak & Prime Rib Inc
Steak house$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,185
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
15970 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA 50325
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,185 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at John & Nick's Steak & Prime Rib Inc.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat4 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Clive
Drinks
Down Under Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 587
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
8350 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA 50325
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 587 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Down Under Bar & Grill.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 11 PM
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 PM to 2 AM
Fri3 PM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Clive
Cafés
Monarca Ice Cream Paletas - Clive
Ice cream shop★ 4.9 · 566
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
9901 University Ave Ste 150, Clive, IA 50325
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 566 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Monarca Ice Cream Paletas - Clive.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 to 9 PM
Tue1 to 9 PM
Wed1 to 9 PM
Thu1 to 9 PM
Fri1 to 9 PM
Sat1 to 9 PM
Sun1 to 8 PM
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Clive
Drinks
The Flying Moose
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 476
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
8980 Hickman Rd #101, Clive, IA 50325
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 476 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Flying Moose.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 2 AM
Tue3 PM to 2 AM
Wed3 PM to 2 AM
Thu3 PM to 2 AM
Fri3 PM to 2 AM
Sat3 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Clive
Dining
Prime and Providence
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 311
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
595 S 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 311 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Prime and Providence.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 10 PM
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 10 PM
Sat3 to 10 PM
Sun3 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Clive
Dining
Anna Dolce Ristorante
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4 · 292
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
5585 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 110, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 292 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Anna Dolce Ristorante.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 10 PM
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 10 PM
Sat3 to 10 PM
Sun3 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Clive
Drinks
The Ducktail Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 241
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1809 86th St, Clive, IA 50325
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 241 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Ducktail Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 11 PM
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 PM to 2 AM
Fri3 PM to 2 AM
Sat3 PM to 2 AM
Sun3 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Clive
Drinks
Escape Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 108
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
8843 Northpark Ct, Johnston, IA 50131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 108 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Escape Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 PM to 2 AM
Tue1 PM to 2 AM
Wed1 PM to 2 AM
Thu1 PM to 2 AM
Fri1 PM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Maps

Clive

Clive by the numbers

Local date spots

Escapology Escape Rooms Clive

Brazil Terra Grill Steakhouse

John & Nick's Steak & Prime Rib Inc

Down Under Bar & Grill

Monarca Ice Cream Paletas - Clive

The Flying Moose

Prime and Providence

Anna Dolce Ristorante

The Ducktail Lounge

Escape Lounge

Reach Clive singles right where they plan dates.