Neighborhood Crime Report
Merle Hay Acres
Des Moines, IA
A
Crime Score
Very low or no crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
83
17% below avg
Robbery
40
60% below avg
Burglary
58
42% below avg
Larceny/Theft
90
10% below avg
Vehicle Theft
77
23% below avg
Demographics
$157,874
Average Home
$84,016
Average Income
20
Population
38.0
Average Age
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Merle Hay Acres Details
Merle Hay Acres, Des Moines Crime Information
Des Moines, IA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
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Merle Hay Acres
Des Moines, IA
Crime Score: A – Very low or no crime
Low
High
20
Population
$84,016
Median Income
$157,874
Median Home Value
38.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
83
Robbery
40
Burglary
58
Larceny/Theft
90
Vehicle Theft
77
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$157,874
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
67.7%
Renter Occupied
32.3%
Cost of Living
↑
19% higher than national average
🏠 Housing
+18%
🛒 Food & Groceries
+18%
🚗 Transportation
+20%
🏥 Healthcare
+13%
💡 Utilities
+16%
Demographics
Education Level
19.3%
High School+
15.8%
Bachelor's+
11.3%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
84.4%
Black/African American
6.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Asian
3.5%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
29° / 11°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.5"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow
Nearby Neighborhoods
About Merle Hay Acres
Merle Hay Acres 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 20 residents with a median household income of $84,016.
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