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Clive
  • Suburb of Des Moines, IA

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade A
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Clive is a suburb of Des Moines with a population of 18,323. Clive is in Dallas County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Clive offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Clive there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Clive and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Clive are highly rated.

About

About Clive...
Population
18,323

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$309,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,007
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    24%
  • Own
    76%
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Clive Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    79.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    5.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    5.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    153
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    923.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    275.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    15%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    24%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Clive

Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$114,905
National
$69,021

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