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Des Moines
  • City in Iowa
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Des Moines

#30 in Best Places to Live in Des Moines Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Des Moines is a city in Iowa with a population of 213,545. Des Moines is in Polk County. Living in Des Moines offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Des Moines there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Des Moines and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    About Des Moines...
    Population
    213,545
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $149,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $916
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      499.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      51.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      77.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      346.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,149.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      660.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Des Moines

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,444
    National
    $69,021
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