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Arbor Peaks
  • Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B minus
  12. Commute
    grade A+

Arbor Peaks is a neighborhood in Des Moines, Iowa with a population of 1,355. Arbor Peaks is in Polk County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Arbor Peaks offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Arbor Peaks there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Arbor Peaks and residents tend to lean conservative.

About

About Arbor Peaks...
Population
1,355

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$224,435
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,063
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    62%
  • Own
    38%
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Arbor Peaks Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$47,105
National
$69,021
Families with Children
27%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    23%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

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