At a Glance
Median Income
$106,728
$52,233 per capita
Home Value
$328,200
Zillow: $341,897
Median Rent
$1,290/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
759/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.7%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Waukee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waukee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waukee 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
Waukee residents earn a median household income of $106,728 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,233. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Waukee is $328,200 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,897. Median rent is $1,290/month, with 26.0% 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 2008.
Safety & Crime
Waukee reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 759/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
56.7% of adults in Waukee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waukee has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°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
Population26,974
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,231/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,728
Per Capita$52,233
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$328,200
Rent$1,290
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$341,897
Housing Units10,318
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property759/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary115/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,006 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.7%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Waukee was founded in 1869.
The median home in Waukee was built in 2008.
21.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.5% 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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