Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA

Living in Prospect Park

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 13
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 35
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 69
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Schools 35
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Residents

13k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian16%
Black14%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle2%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$133k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$757 Median Monthly Rent +$199 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195932%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K41%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Prospect Park

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Prospect Park

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump35%

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 Prospect Park

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA

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Holy Trinity
1 miles, W
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Holy Family School
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W