At a Glance
Median Income
$92,500
$36,125 per capita
Home Value
$210,500
Zillow: $254,035
Median Rent
$933/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
387/100K
2,202/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How De Soto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows De Soto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is De Soto 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
De Soto residents earn a median household income of $92,500 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,125. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,600 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in De Soto is $210,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,035. Median rent is $933/month, with 23.3% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
De Soto 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
29.5% of adults in De Soto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
De Soto has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population943
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density502/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,500
Per Capita$36,125
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$11,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,500
Rent$933
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$254,035
Housing Units395
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent387/100K
Property2,202/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation973 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
De Soto was founded in 1868.
The median home in De Soto was built in 1976.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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