West Des Moines
- Town in Iowa
Town
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade A minus
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade A
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$239,200
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,062
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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West Des Moines Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault88.1national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape32.7national 40.7
- Robbery24.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary214.4national 500.1
- Theft1,401.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft170.4national 284
Residents
Working in West Des Moines
Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$76,564
National
$69,021