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Windsor Heights

#10 in Best Places to Retire in Iowa
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Des Moines, IA
  • 8 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Windsor Heights is a suburb of Des Moines with a population of 4,990. Windsor Heights is in Polk County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Windsor Heights offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Windsor Heights there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Windsor Heights and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Windsor Heights are highly rated.
    About Windsor Heights...
    Population
    4,990

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $182,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $956
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Windsor Heights Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      180
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      60
      40.7
    • Robbery
      40
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      399.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,919.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      20
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      5%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Windsor Heights

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,148
    National
    $55,322
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      Windsor Heights Reviews

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      Great houses, cool events in the park, awesome bike trails, and generally friendly people. We have Hy-Vee, Walmart, and samsclub. The police, fire, and end personal are exceptional as well. Overall a great place to live.
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      It's a safe neighborhood, which I really like. I feel like I can trust most people in the area. The one thing I don't like about it, is there are speeding camera's. The main road going down the town is set up for at 35 mile per hour speed, but the speed limit was set for 25 miles per hour. Is considered a speeding trap by many.
      There is a great combination of mom-and-pop versus big companies. You do not have to go far to get what you prefer and/or need. There is such a great opportunity to buy and support local.