Highland Park, Des Moines, IA
Living in Highland Park
Bikeability31
Walkability36
Commute86
Public Transit38
Affordability100
Public Safety41
Airports41
Hospitals73
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black10%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$49k+Median Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$710Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highland Park
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Highland Park
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland Park
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highland Park, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highland Park, Des Moines, IA
Holy Family School
2 miles, S
Joshua Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
Sterling Education
3 miles, E
Holy Trinity
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Highland Park, Des Moines, IA
Grand View University
1 miles, SE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, S
Drake University
3 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highland Park, Des Moines, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Highland Park, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
7 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
89 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
100 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
120 miles, W