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Watrous Heights

Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: A - Very low or no crime

2,722
Population
$69,686
Median Income
$157,734
Median Home Value
36.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 84
Robbery 112
Burglary 101
Larceny/Theft 113
Vehicle Theft 97

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

Housing & Real Estate

$157,734
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
75.5%
Renter Occupied
24.5%
Vacant
4.9%

Cost of Living

4% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +4%
🛒 Food & Groceries +4%
🚗 Transportation +5%
🏥 Healthcare +2%
💡 Utilities +4%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

27.4%
High School+
10.0%
Bachelor's+
2.9%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
86.3%
Black/African American
3.9%
Hispanic/Latino
8.8%
Asian
3.6%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
30° / 11°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.6"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

About Watrous Heights

Watrous Heights is a neighborhood located in Des Moines, IA. With a crime score of A, this area has very low or no crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 2,722 residents with a median household income of $69,686 .

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