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Woodland Heights

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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    NG
  11. Outdoor Activities
    C+
  12. Commute
    NG
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Woodland Heights is a neighborhood in Des Moines, Iowa. Woodland Heights is in Polk County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Woodland Heights offers residents a suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Woodland Heights there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Woodland Heights tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Woodland Heights are above average.
About Woodland Heights...
Population
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$110,016
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$769
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    59%
  • Own
    41%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    283
  • Murder
    —
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    —
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500
  • Theft
    —
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$35,347
National
$55,322
Children
—
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    —
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    —
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    —
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    —
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
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    13%
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