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West Des Moines Neighborhood Profile (change location)

Quick Glance

Population: 54,726
Population Growth: 16.1%
Population Density: 		2,040
Median Age: 35 years
Median Income: $62,469
Cost of Living Index: 		88

Weather
Today: Cloudy
43°F / 31°F
January Avg Temp: 12°F
July Avg Temp: 86°F
Sunny Days: 200
Precipitation Days: 108
Rainfall (inches): 32
Snowfall (inches): 34

West Des Moines Demographics

West Des Moines Jobs and Politics

Unemployment Rate: 2.9%
Recent Job Growth: 0.9%
Future Job Growth: 21%
Democrat: 51.9%
Republican: 47.2%
Independent (others): 0.7%

West Des Moines Housing Statistics

Median Home Age: 16 years
Median Home Value: $206,928

West Des Moines Education Statistics

School Expenditures: 		$4,679
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16
Students/Librarian: 306
Students/Counselor: 479
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