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Valley Junction

West Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: A - Very low or no crime

2,412
Population
$63,444
Median Income
$173,905
Median Home Value
34.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 98
Robbery 115
Burglary 110
Larceny/Theft 149
Vehicle Theft 107

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

Housing & Real Estate

$173,905
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
49.8%
Renter Occupied
50.2%
Vacant
8.1%

Cost of Living

4% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +6%
🛒 Food & Groceries +5%
🚗 Transportation +4%
🏥 Healthcare avg
💡 Utilities +5%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

33.0%
High School+
14.4%
Bachelor's+
6.2%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
85.3%
Black/African American
5.3%
Hispanic/Latino
15.5%
Asian
1.6%

Weather & Climate

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

About Valley Junction

Valley Junction is a neighborhood located in West 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 2,412 residents with a median household income of $63,444 .

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