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Waveland Park

Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: A - Very low or no crime

3,287
Population
$86,631
Median Income
$247,576
Median Home Value
40.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 120
Robbery 59
Burglary 107
Larceny/Theft 116
Vehicle Theft 104

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

Housing & Real Estate

$247,576
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
76.5%
Renter Occupied
23.5%
Vacant
5.7%

Cost of Living

24% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +22%
🛒 Food & Groceries +21%
🚗 Transportation +23%
🏥 Healthcare +16%
💡 Utilities +18%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

15.3%
High School+
37.2%
Bachelor's+
17.8%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
90.8%
Black/African American
3.8%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Asian
1.3%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
29° / 11°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.6"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

About Waveland Park

Waveland Park 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 3,287 residents with a median household income of $86,631 .

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