West Des Moines, IA
Dallas County County · Iowa
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for West Des Moines based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
West Des Moines
National Avg
Iowa Avg
Population: 70Income: 57Home Value: 29Safety: 100Education: 55Median Age: 61Climate: 50Cost of Living: 65
Quick Stats
Population
69,893
2023 ACS
Median Income
$84,925
2023
Median Home Value
$286,300
2023
Median Rent
$1,194
2023
Median Age
36.5
Unemployment
2.5%
Cost of Living Index
130.7
100 = national avg
West Des Moines, IA is a city in Dallas County County, Iowa. With a population of 69,893, it is one of the communities in Iowa. The median household income is $84,925. The median home value is $286,300, and the median rent is $1,194. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about West Des Moines.
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