B-

Capitol Park

Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: B- - Average crime

3,642
Population
$33,477
Median Income
$132,991
Median Home Value
29.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 168
Robbery 131
Burglary 156
Larceny/Theft 158
Vehicle Theft 178

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

Housing & Real Estate

$132,991
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
39.4%
Renter Occupied
60.6%
Vacant
11.9%

Cost of Living

34% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -30%
🛒 Food & Groceries -31%
🚗 Transportation -34%
🏥 Healthcare -37%
💡 Utilities -28%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

34.1%
High School+
5.7%
Bachelor's+
2.7%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
50.8%
Black/African American
16.5%
Hispanic/Latino
44.0%
Asian
10.6%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
30° / 12°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.5"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

About Capitol Park

Capitol Park is a neighborhood located in Des Moines, IA. With a crime score of B-, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 3,642 residents with a median household income of $33,477 .

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