Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA

Living in Gray's Woods

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 8
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 69
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Schools 58
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Residents

14k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black7%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$9k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty
22  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$155k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$850 Median Monthly Rent +$63 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity22%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gray's Woods

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Gray's Woods

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump51%

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 Gray's Woods

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA

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Sterling Education
2 miles, NW
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Holy Family School
3 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
124 miles, W