B+

Somerset

Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: B+ - Average crime

207
Population
$43,955
Median Income
$245,911
Median Home Value
31.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 128
Robbery 192
Burglary 186
Larceny/Theft 189
Vehicle Theft 175

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

Housing & Real Estate

$245,911
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
19.4%
Renter Occupied
80.6%
Vacant
9.6%

Cost of Living

14% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -10%
🛒 Food & Groceries -12%
🚗 Transportation -15%
🏥 Healthcare -20%
💡 Utilities -11%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

30.5%
High School+
8.5%
Bachelor's+
5.3%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
72.2%
Black/African American
13.5%
Hispanic/Latino
14.7%
Asian
4.4%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
30° / 12°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.7"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

About Somerset

Somerset is a neighborhood located in Des Moines, IA. With a crime score of B+, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 207 residents with a median household income of $43,955 .

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