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Kirkwood Glen
  • Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
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Neighborhood
Des Moines

Kirkwood Glen

Report Card

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

Kirkwood Glen is a neighborhood in Des Moines, Iowa with a population of 2,281. Kirkwood Glen is in Polk County. Living in Kirkwood Glen offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Kirkwood Glen there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Kirkwood Glen and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Kirkwood Glen...
Population
2,281

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$96,731
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$925
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    52%
  • Own
    48%
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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 A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$43,548
National
$69,021
Families with Children
25%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    1%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    8%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    52%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    26%
    national  11%

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