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Westwood

Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: A+ - Very low or no crime

1,566
Population
$106,895
Median Income
$425,492
Median Home Value
42.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 55
Robbery 49
Burglary 59
Larceny/Theft 118
Vehicle Theft 104

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

Housing & Real Estate

$425,492
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
71.2%
Renter Occupied
28.8%
Vacant
3.3%

Cost of Living

34% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +30%
🛒 Food & Groceries +25%
🚗 Transportation +29%
🏥 Healthcare +17%
💡 Utilities +15%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

8.2%
High School+
46.6%
Bachelor's+
24.0%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
89.1%
Black/African American
2.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Asian
2.1%

Weather & Climate

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

About Westwood

Westwood 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 1,566 residents with a median household income of $106,895 .

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