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Meredith
  • Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
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Neighborhood
Des Moines

Meredith

#2 in Best Neighborhoods to Buy a House in Des Moines
A minus
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    B+
  4. Nightlife
    A minus
  5. Good for Families
    A minus
  6. Diversity
    A minus
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B minus
  12. Commute
    B minus
Meredith is a neighborhood in Des Moines, Iowa with a population of 6,861. Meredith is in Polk County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Meredith offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Meredith there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Meredith and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Meredith are highly rated.
About Meredith...
Population
6,861
Neighborhood in
Des Moines
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$192,798
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$864
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    30%
  • Own
    70%
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Crime & Safety

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

Residents

Diversity
A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$89,124
National
$69,021
Families with Children
41%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    15%
    11%
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