At a Glance
Median Income
$88,750
$37,513 per capita
Home Value
$231,100
Zillow: $305,460
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
387/100K
2,202/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dallas Center a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
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 0.8% (78% 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 $305,460. 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.
Safety & Crime
Dallas Center reports 387 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,202/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,058
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$37,513
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,100
Rent$1,082
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$305,460
Housing Units788
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent387/100K
Property2,202/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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