Neighborhood Crime Report
Forest Hills
Des Moines, IA
A+
Crime Score
Very low or no crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
98
2% below avg
Robbery
28
72% below avg
Burglary
59
41% below avg
Larceny/Theft
106
6% above avg
Vehicle Theft
62
38% below avg
Demographics
$279,063
Average Home
$94,808
Average Income
53
Population
42.0
Average Age
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Forest Hills Details
Forest Hills, Des Moines Crime Information
Des Moines, IA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
A+
Forest Hills
Des Moines, IA
Crime Score: A+ – Very low or no crime
Low
High
53
Population
$94,808
Median Income
$279,063
Median Home Value
42.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
98
Robbery
28
Burglary
59
Larceny/Theft
106
Vehicle Theft
62
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$279,063
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
89.6%
Renter Occupied
10.4%
Cost of Living
↑
35% higher than national average
🏠 Housing
+31%
🛒 Food & Groceries
+29%
🚗 Transportation
+33%
🏥 Healthcare
+25%
💡 Utilities
+23%
Demographics
Education Level
19.7%
High School+
42.6%
Bachelor's+
9.1%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
91.1%
Black/African American
2.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.7%
Asian
1.9%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
30° / 12°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.6"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow
Nearby Neighborhoods
About Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a neighborhood located in Des Moines, IA. With a crime score of A+, this area has very low or no crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood has a population of approximately 53 residents with a median household income of $94,808.
Safety Tips
- Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
- Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
- Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
- Report suspicious activity to local authorities