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2,116
Population
$27,987
Median Income
$120,785
Median Home Value
29.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
107
Robbery
115
Burglary
147
Larceny/Theft
162
Vehicle Theft
139
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$120,785
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
47.7%
Renter Occupied
52.3%
Vacant
16.4%
Cost of Living
↓
39% lower than national average
🏠 Housing
-35%
🛒 Food & Groceries
-35%
🚗 Transportation
-38%
🏥 Healthcare
-37%
💡 Utilities
-30%
Compared to U.S. national average
Demographics
Education Level
32.0%
High School+
11.2%
Bachelor's+
Population by Ethnicity
White
58.6%
Black/African American
15.4%
Hispanic/Latino
38.2%
Asian
2.7%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
30° / 12°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.5"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow
About Capitol East
Capitol East 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 2,116 residents with a median household income of $27,987 .
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