At a Glance
Median Income
$104,497
$44,841 per capita
Home Value
$281,000
Zillow: $346,961
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
1,646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.6%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Grimes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grimes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grimes a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grimes residents earn a median household income of $104,497 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,841. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 Grimes is $281,000 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,961. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 22.2% 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 2006.
Safety & Crime
Grimes reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,646/100K.
Education
47.6% of adults in Grimes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grimes 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
Population15,810
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,206/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,497
Per Capita$44,841
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$281,000
Rent$1,156
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$346,961
Housing Units5,773
Rent Burden22.2%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property1,646/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation993 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.6%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Grimes was founded in 1894.
The median home in Grimes was built in 2006.
24.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% 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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