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West Des Moines Neighborhood Profile (change location)

Quick Glance

Population: 54,255
Population Growth: 17%
Population Density: 		2,027
Median Age: 34 years
Median Income: $59,656
Cost of Living Index: 		94

Weather
Today: Cloudy
70°F / 51°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: 3.6%
Recent Job Growth: 1.9%
Future Job Growth: 31.2%
Democrat: 51.9%
Republican: 47.2%
Independent (others): 0.7%

West Des Moines Housing Statistics

Median Home Age: 17 years
Median Home Value: $183,700

West Des Moines Education Statistics

School Expenditures: 		$5,591
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17
Students/Librarian: 306
Students/Counselor: 469
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