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Highland Park

Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: A- - Very low crime

9,712
Population
$60,898
Median Income
$141,106
Median Home Value
35.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 109
Robbery 106
Burglary 137
Larceny/Theft 139
Vehicle Theft 117

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

Housing & Real Estate

$141,106
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
68.8%
Renter Occupied
31.2%
Vacant
9.3%

Cost of Living

7% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -5%
🛒 Food & Groceries -6%
🚗 Transportation -6%
🏥 Healthcare -9%
💡 Utilities -4%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

38.5%
High School+
11.5%
Bachelor's+
3.5%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
69.3%
Black/African American
11.7%
Hispanic/Latino
18.5%
Asian
6.9%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
30° / 12°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.3"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

About Highland Park

Highland Park 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 9,712 residents with a median household income of $60,898 .

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