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River Woods

Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: A- - Very low crime

1,258
Population
$84,665
Median Income
$231,792
Median Home Value
30.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 57
Robbery 129
Burglary 102
Larceny/Theft 149
Vehicle Theft 137

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

Housing & Real Estate

$231,792
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
56.3%
Renter Occupied
43.7%
Vacant
5.8%

Cost of Living

4% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -3%
🛒 Food & Groceries -6%
🚗 Transportation -6%
🏥 Healthcare -19%
💡 Utilities -11%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

23.5%
High School+
23.0%
Bachelor's+
5.4%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
62.4%
Black/African American
13.3%
Hispanic/Latino
15.2%
Asian
15.5%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
30° / 12°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.6"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

About River Woods

River Woods is a neighborhood located in Des Moines, IA. With a crime score of A-, this area has very low crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 1,258 residents with a median household income of $84,665 .

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