Dallas Center, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,058 Population 380/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $37,513 per capita
$231,100 Home Value $320,588 Zillow
$1,082 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,100 home value, $1,082/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Dallas Center, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,750
18% above
$37,513 per capita
Home Value
$231,100
18% below
Zillow: $320,588
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
7% below
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
19% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Dallas Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dallas Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
118%
Home Value
82%
Rent
93%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dallas Center a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dallas Center residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,513. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dallas Center is $231,100 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,588. Median rent is $1,082/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

27.2% of adults in Dallas Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dallas Center has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population2,058
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$37,513
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,100
Rent$1,082
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$320,588
Housing Units788
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,653/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,056 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

Dallas Center was founded in 1869.
The median home in Dallas Center was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.