Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA
Living in Gray's Woods
Bikeability15
Walkability8
Commute78
Public Transit13
Affordability97
Public Safety45
Airports40
Hospitals73
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools58
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black7%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$155kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$850Median Monthly Rent+$63 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity22%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gray's Woods
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Gray's Woods
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump51%
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 Gray's Woods
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA
St Joseph Elementary School
1 miles, NW
Sterling Education
2 miles, NW
Joshua Christian Academy
3 miles, W
Holy Family School
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
4 miles, W
Broadlawns Medical Center
5 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
8 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
88 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
96 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
124 miles, W