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Watrous South

Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: A - Very low or no crime

6,271
Population
$65,973
Median Income
$176,442
Median Home Value
41.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 131
Robbery 121
Burglary 132
Larceny/Theft 131
Vehicle Theft 117

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

Housing & Real Estate

$176,442
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
68.9%
Renter Occupied
31.1%
Vacant
6.2%

Cost of Living

4% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +4%
🛒 Food & Groceries +4%
🚗 Transportation +4%
🏥 Healthcare +3%
💡 Utilities +4%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

35.5%
High School+
14.0%
Bachelor's+
4.8%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
85.0%
Black/African American
5.0%
Hispanic/Latino
7.7%
Asian
3.4%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
30° / 11°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.6"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

About Watrous South

Watrous South 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 6,271 residents with a median household income of $65,973 .

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