Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Living in Downtown Des Moines

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Bikeability 60
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Walkability 90
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 61
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 69
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Schools 47
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Residents

19k Population +4.2k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
33% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years44%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black14%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household33%
Householder living alone54%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked12%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$164k Median Home Value +$1.9k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$779 Median Monthly Rent +$194 (2010–19)
25% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached22%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity56%
LP gas1%
Utility gas42%

Crime

Violent Crime in Downtown Des Moines

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Downtown Des Moines

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (63%)(33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump28%

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 Downtown Des Moines

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

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Holy Family School
2 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
119 miles, W