Des Moines, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

212,464 Population 2,410/sq mi density

$63,966 Median Income $36,459 per capita

$183,700 Home Value $204,843 Zillow

$1,054 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr

712 Violent Crime/100K 4,091 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$63,966 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$183,700 home value, $1,054/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

712 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)

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