Arbor Peaks, Des Moines, IA
Living in Arbor Peaks
Bikeability44
Walkability67
Commute96
Public Transit53
Affordability100
Public Safety26
Airports42
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.9kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
38%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black11%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household38%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$179kMedian Home Value-$8.8k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$796Median Monthly Rent+$153 (2010–19)
27%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached24%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
LP gas1%
Utility gas52%
Crime
Violent Crime in Arbor Peaks
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Arbor Peaks
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump36%
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 Arbor Peaks
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado17
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Arbor Peaks, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Arbor Peaks, Des Moines, IA
St Augustin Catholic School
1 miles, W
St Anthony Elementary School
2 miles, E
Des Moines Adventist School
2 miles, S
St Theresa Catholic School
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Arbor Peaks, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
1 miles, N
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, NE
Grand View University
4 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Arbor Peaks, Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Broadlawns Medical Center
2 miles, N
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
3 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Arbor Peaks, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
3 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
93 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
102 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W