Neighborhood Crime Report
Merrill Place
Des Moines, IA
B+
Crime Score
Average crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
193
93% above avg
Robbery
183
83% above avg
Burglary
157
57% above avg
Larceny/Theft
186
86% above avg
Vehicle Theft
164
64% above avg
Demographics
$165,008
Average Home
$42,321
Average Income
58
Population
42.0
Average Age
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Merrill Place, Des Moines Crime Information
Des Moines, IA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
B+
Merrill Place
Des Moines, IA
Crime Score: B+ – Average crime
58
Population
$42,321
Median Income
$165,008
Median Home Value
42.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
193
Robbery
183
Burglary
157
Larceny/Theft
186
Vehicle Theft
164
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$165,008
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
50.1%
Renter Occupied
49.9%
Cost of Living
↑
17% higher than national average
🏠 Housing
+21%
🛒 Food & Groceries
+18%
🚗 Transportation
+15%
🏥 Healthcare
+16%
💡 Utilities
+21%
Demographics
Education Level
31.8%
High School+
16.3%
Bachelor's+
23.8%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
77.6%
Black/African American
11.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.6%
Asian
5.0%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
30° / 11°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.6"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow