Des Moines, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
212,464
Population
2,410/sq mi density
$63,966
Median Income
$36,459 per capita
$183,700
Home Value
$210,572 Zillow
$1,054
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
707
Violent Crime/100K
3,157 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$63,966 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$183,700 home value, $1,054/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
707 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Colleges & Universities in Des Moines (5)
Drake University
Private Non-Profit · Graduate · 5,226 students
In-state: $49,944 Out-state: $49,944 Admit: 64%
Grand View University
Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's · 2,111 students
In-state: $33,450 Out-state: $33,450 Admit: 98%
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's · 1,314 students
In-state: $22,360 Out-state: $22,360 Admit: 99%
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
Private For-Profit · Associate's · 142 students
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology
Private Non-Profit · Associate's · 19 students
In-state: $4,000 Out-state: $4,000