Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA

Living in Waveland Park

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 21
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 70
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Schools 84
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Residents

13k Population -473 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$81k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$192k Median Home Value +$31k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$757 Median Monthly Rent +$186 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier54%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
LP gas1%
Utility gas79%

Crime

Violent Crime in Waveland Park

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Waveland Park

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump33%

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 Waveland Park

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA

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Holy Trinity
1 miles, N

Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
116 miles, W