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Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: C- - High crime rate

2,969
Population
$46,210
Median Income
$119,226
Median Home Value
37.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 161
Robbery 153
Burglary 177
Larceny/Theft 121
Vehicle Theft 148

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$119,226
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
57.5%
Renter Occupied
42.5%
Vacant
11.2%

Cost of Living

29% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -23%
🛒 Food & Groceries -30%
🚗 Transportation -29%
🏥 Healthcare -34%
💡 Utilities -16%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

34.2%
High School+
10.3%
Bachelor's+
2.2%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
26.7%
Black/African American
45.6%
Hispanic/Latino
27.5%
Asian
12.5%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
30° / 12°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.5"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

About Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Park is a neighborhood located in Des Moines, IA. With a crime score of C-, this area has high crime rate compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 2,969 residents with a median household income of $46,210 .

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