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About Des Moines
Des Moines is a suburb in the Des Moines Metropolitan area. It has a population of 1371 and a population density of 39, which is 58% below the national average. It has a median age of 39.3, which is 8% below the Des Moines Metro median age and 2% below the national average.
Des Moines has a median home value of $155,538 which is 88% above the Metro average. The average rent of $1,200 is 73% below the metro average rent and 85% below the national average rent. The average household income in Des Moines is $80,577 , which is 85% below the Metro average household income and 78% below the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Des Moines is 6...
Des Moines has a median home value of $155,538 which is 88% above the Metro average. The average rent of $1,200 is 73% below the metro average rent and 85% below the national average rent. The average household income in Des Moines is $80,577 , which is 85% below the Metro average household income and 78% below the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Des Moines is 6...
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Metro Area 
$327,700Median Home Value
$182,400
Des Moines Metro Area
$1,500Median Rent
$904
Des Moines Metro Area
3
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8
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School Rating
35 mins
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Des Moines has a suburban feeling with mix of residents from different age groups. Des Moines also has good mix of residents working in IT Services and Healthcare.
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Demographics
Des Moines's population is made up of 59% married, 26% single, 8% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 48%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 21%. Homeowners make up 81% of the population in Des Moines.
1,196Population
680,439
Des Moines Metro Area
39Population Density
- 47% Male
- 53% Female
48 Median Age
36
Des Moines Metro Area
Employment
The Per Capita income in Des Moines is $39,180. The Median Household Income is $80,577 and the Des Moines Unemployment Rate is 4%.
$39,180Income Per Capita
$36,310
Des Moines Metro Area
$80,577Median Household Income
$70,126
Des Moines Metro Area
5% Poverty Rate
9%
Des Moines Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
4%
Des Moines Metro Area
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Real Estate
$327,700Median Home Value
$182,400
Des Moines Metro Area
$1,500Median Rent
$904
Des Moines Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2
Des Moines Metro Area
Occupancy Type
Renters
19%
Home Owners
81%
Cost of Living
315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where
if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than
US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150
its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
School Data
3
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8
/10
School Rating
Ratings By GreatSchools
Top Schools in Des Moines
Woodward-Granger Elementary School
Woodward-Granger Comm School District
7
/10
2002 Oak Street, Granger, IA, 50109
278
Enrollment
2-5
Grade
Madrid Elementary School
Madrid Comm School District
5
/10
213 West 1st Street, Madrid, IA, 50156
341
Enrollment
K-6
Grade
Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center
Woodward-Granger Comm School District
2200 State Street, Granger, IA, 50109
295
Enrollment
PK-1
Grade
Woodward-Granger Middle School
Woodward-Granger Comm School District
8
/10
306 West 3rd Street, Woodward, IA, 50276
193
Enrollment
6-8
Grade
Madrid Junior High School
Madrid Comm School District
5
/10
599 North Kennedy Avenue, Madrid, IA, 50156
104
Enrollment
7-8
Grade
Woodward-Granger High School
Woodward-Granger Comm School District
5
/10
306 West 3rd Street, Woodward, IA, 50276
228
Enrollment
9-12
Grade
Madrid High School
Madrid Comm School District
3
/10
599 North Kennedy Avenue, Madrid, IA, 50156
203
Enrollment
9-12
Grade
Woodward-Granger Middle School
Woodward-Granger Comm School District
8
/10
306 West 3rd Street, Woodward, IA, 50276
193
Enrollment
6-8
Grade
Woodward-Granger Elementary School
Woodward-Granger Comm School District
7
/10
2002 Oak Street, Granger, IA, 50109
278
Enrollment
2-5
Grade
Madrid Elementary School
Madrid Comm School District
5
/10
213 West 1st Street, Madrid, IA, 50156
341
Enrollment
K-6
Grade
Woodward-Granger High School
Woodward-Granger Comm School District
5
/10
306 West 3rd Street, Woodward, IA, 50276
228
Enrollment
9-12
Grade
Madrid Junior High School
Madrid Comm School District
5
/10
599 North Kennedy Avenue, Madrid, IA, 50156
104
Enrollment
7-8
Grade
Commute Info
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
40 Min.
San Francisco
International Airport (SFO)
International Airport (SFO)
45 Min.
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
60 Min.
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Weather
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66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:
July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:
January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:
Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:
Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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