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Walnut Township
  • Suburb of Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines

Walnut Township

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Walnut Township is a suburb of Des Moines with a population of 34,459. Walnut Township is in Dallas County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Walnut Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Walnut Township there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Walnut Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Walnut Township are highly rated.
    About Walnut Township...
    Population
    34,459
    Suburb of
    Des Moines
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $319,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,157
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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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
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      41%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Walnut Township

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $116,649
    National
    $69,021
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