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Union Park

Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: A- - Very low crime

7,397
Population
$62,163
Median Income
$149,490
Median Home Value
35.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 128
Robbery 99
Burglary 119
Larceny/Theft 127
Vehicle Theft 115

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

Housing & Real Estate

$149,490
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
67.6%
Renter Occupied
32.4%
Vacant
7.5%

Cost of Living

10% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -9%
🛒 Food & Groceries -10%
🚗 Transportation -10%
🏥 Healthcare -12%
💡 Utilities -9%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

35.0%
High School+
13.2%
Bachelor's+
4.2%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
74.0%
Black/African American
10.9%
Hispanic/Latino
12.3%
Asian
6.0%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
30° / 12°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.4"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

About Union Park

Union Park 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 7,397 residents with a median household income of $62,163 .

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