Union Park, Des Moines, IA

Living in Union Park

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 43
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 45
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 35
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 69
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Schools 34
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Residents

17k Population +702 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
62% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian10%
Black15%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$9.7k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value +$2.2k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$796 Median Monthly Rent +$172 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier56%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%

Crime

Violent Crime in Union Park

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Union Park

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump43%

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 Union Park

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Union Park, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Union Park, Des Moines, IA

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Holy Family School
1 miles, S
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Sterling Education
2 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Union Park, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Union Park, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Union Park, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
120 miles, W