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Des Moines , IA
Vs
St. Louis , MO
Vs
Median home value -
Median household income -
Median Home Value
$211,100
$223,400
$356,026
Median Rent
$1,195
$1,029
$2,089
Average Travel Time To Work
21.8 mins
26.8 mins
Demographics
Population - .
Median Age - .
Population
102,485
281,754
334,914,896
Population density
3,603
4,643
median age
34 Years
37 Years
39 Years
Age Distribution
Baby Boomers (Age 55+)
30%
34%
36%
Gen X (Age 41-55)
12%
12%
13%
Millennials (Age 20-40)
34%
34%
27%
Gen Z (Age 0-19)
24%
20%
24%
Race & Ethnicity
White
72%
45%
57%
Asian
7%
4%
6%
Black
12%
40%
12%
Two or more races
6%
5%
4%
Other Races
3%
6%
21%
Community
Single
42%
51%
34%
Married
41%
32%
50%
Divorced
12%
12%
10%
Widowed
5%
5%
5%
Educational Attianment
Master's degree
13%
21%
14%
Bachelor's degree
25%
23%
22%
Some college or associate's degree
27%
25%
27%
High school diploma or equivalent
23%
22%
26%
Less than high school diploma
12%
9%
11%
Employment
Unempolyment Rate - In comparison with the national unemployment rate, St. Louis, MO has 20% more and Des Moines, IA has 20% more.
Median Household Income
$60,543
$56,245
$77,719
Unemployment Rate
5%
5%
4%
Poverty Rate
16%
20%
12%
Income per capita
$35,840
$43,830
$43,313
Employment Industry
Professional / Technical
8%
10%
8%
Healthcare
13%
17%
14%
Finance
13%
4%
5%
Education
7%
13%
9%
Manufacturing
9%
9%
10%
IT Services
2%
2%
2%
Accomodation
7%
6%
7%
Wholesale
2%
1%
2%
Public Services
3%
4%
5%
Arts
2%
3%
2%
Other
12%
13%
13%
Household Income
Less Than $10000
6%
8%
5%
$10000 > $14999
6%
7%
4%
$15000 > $24999
9%
9%
6%
$25000 > $34999
8%
8%
7%
$35000 > $49999
14%
12%
10%
$50000 > $74999
19%
17%
16%
$75000 > $99999
14%
10%
13%
$100000>$149999
14%
14%
17%
$150000>$199999
5%
6%
9%
More Than $200000
6%
8%
12%
Crime and Safety Crime Index - St. Louis, MO, Des Moines, IA have crime indexes above the national average.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.
Total Crime Index
185
272
100
Chances of being a victim
185
272
Real Estate Homeownership Rate - In comparison with the national homeownership rate, St. Louis, MO has 26% less and Des Moines, IA has 13% less.
Median Home Value
$211,100
$223,400
$356,026
Median Rent
$1,195
$1,029
$2,089
Average Household Size
2
2
2
Property Tax
$3,400
$1,927
$3,057
Home Type
Single-Family
60%
44%
61%
Townhomes
3%
5%
6%
Small Apt. Buildings
6%
24%
8%
Apt. Complexes
30%
27%
19%
Mobile Homes
0%
0%
6%
Other
0%
0%
0%
Home Age
2014 and Later
0%
0%
2%
2010 to 2013
6%
5%
10%
2000 to 2009
4%
5%
14%
1990 to 1999
4%
3%
12%
1980 to 1989
5%
5%
13%
1970 to 1979
9%
4%
14%
1960 to 1969
8%
5%
10%
1950 to 1959
16%
9%
9%
1940 to 1949
10%
7%
4%
1939 and earlier
37%
57%
12%
Area Feel
Urban
Rural
Urabn
Home Rent by Bedroom
Condo
$909
$925
1 Bedroom
$890
$775
2 Bedroom
$900
$1,100
3 Bedroom
$1,195
$1,312
4 Bedroom
$1,057
5 Bedroom or more
Home Value by Bedroom
condo
$156,392
$167,695
1 Bedroom
$103,739
$106,376
2 Bedroom
$118,311
$137,633
3 Bedroom
$157,486
$172,987
4 Bedroom
$186,845
$215,717
5 Bedroom or more
$226,651
$284,231
Occupancy Type
Home Owners
57%
48%
65%
Home Renters
43%
52%
34%
Commute
Commute to city center(Drive)
Commute to Nearest Park
Commute to University
1 hr 19 mins
University Co Park
less than 5 mins
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Commute to Nearest Park
Commute to city center(Public Transit)
Average Travel Time To Work
21.8 mins
26.8 mins
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