Highland Park, Des Moines, IA

Living in Highland Park

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 36
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 41
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 69
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Schools 37
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Residents

25k Population +2k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black10%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$49k+ Median Household Income +$5.2k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$110k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$710 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier43%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Highland Park

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Highland Park

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 8
Feb 26 1 7
Mar 38 2 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 38 2 2
Dec 24 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland Park

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Highland Park, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Highland Park, Des Moines, IA

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Holy Family School
2 miles, S
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Sterling Education
3 miles, E
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Holy Trinity
3 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Highland Park, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Highland Park, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Highland Park, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
120 miles, W