At a Glance
Median Income
$78,816
$26,967 per capita
Home Value
$190,200
Zillow: $264,657
Median Rent
$773/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
2,989/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Mitchellville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mitchellville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mitchellville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mitchellville residents earn a median household income of $78,816 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,967. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% 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 Mitchellville is $190,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,657. Median rent is $773/month, with 23.0% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Mitchellville reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,989/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Mitchellville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mitchellville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,557
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density913/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,816
Per Capita$26,967
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,200
Rent$773
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$264,657
Housing Units696
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property2,989/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation948 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Mitchellville was founded in 1856.
The median home in Mitchellville was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% 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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