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Des Moines, Iowa Mortgage and Housing Information
Population: 198,682
Data Source:US Census Bureau. All figures are from year 2000 unless otherwise noted.
Lifestyle in Des Moines
Income
| U.S. | Iowa | Des Moines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Earnings | $27,239 | $25,216 | $26,744 |
| Median Earnings, Males | $32,396 | $30,636 | $29,729 |
| Median Earnings, Females | $22,097 | $20,373 | $24,169 |
Males earn $5,560 (23.0%) more than Females in Des Moines.
Commuting in Des Moines
Means of transportation to work, workers over 16 years old.
| Means of Transport | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Car, solo | 78,513 |
| Carpooled | 12,470 |
| Public Transit | 2,492 |
| Bicycle | 232 |
| Walking | 2,894 |
| Other Means | 553 |
| Total, Commuted | 97,154 |
| Worked from home | 2,336 |
| Total | 99,490 |
Time Spent Commuting in Des Moines
Time spent commuting in Des Moines
| Time spent in minutes | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 2,564 |
| 5-9 | 11,961 |
| 10-14 | 23,311 |
| 15-19 | 23,805 |
| 20-24 | 18,111 |
| 25-29 | 4,446 |
| 30-34 | 7,448 |
| 35-39 | 805 |
| 40-44 | 842 |
| 45-59 | 1,928 |
| 60-89 | 1,207 |
| Over 90 | 726 |
Education
| Level | Number of Males | Percent of Males | Number of Females | Percent of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some College | 11,409 | 18.7% | 15,527 | 25.5% |
| Associate Degree | 3,937 | 6.5% | 5,249 | 8.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9,816 | 16.1% | 10,708 | 17.6% |
| Master's Degree | 2,675 | 4.4% | 3,003 | 4.9% |
| Professional Degree | 1,577 | 2.6% | 781 | 1.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 833 | 1.4% | 526 | 0.9% |
| Total (at least some college) | 30,247 | 49.6% | 35,794 | 52.2% |
| Total over 25 | 60,994 | 100% | 68,554 | 100% |
Housing in Des Moines
Value of Houses and Condos
| U.S. | Iowa | Des Moines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value in year 2006 | $185,200 | $112,600 | $114,800 |
Monthly Owner Costs
| U.S. | Iowa | Des Moines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,402 | $1,063 | $1,114 |
| Without a mortgage | $399 | $372 | $421 |
Tenancy in Des Moines
| Owner-occupied homes | 58,097 |
|---|---|
| Renter-occupied homes | 26,336 |
| Homes for sale | 1,193 |
| Homes for rent | 867 |
| Total | 91,080 |
Ownership of Houses and Condos
Types of mortgages for owner-occupied Houses and Condos in Des Moines (2006)
| Mortgage Type | Number of Houses and Condos | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Without a mortgage | 13,901 | 23.9% |
| First Mortgage Only | 33,115 | 57.0% |
| Second Mortgage and/or Home Equity Loan | 11,081 | 19.1% |
| Total | 58,097 | 100% |
Age of Des Moines Residents
| Males | Females |
|---|---|
| 32 | 35 |
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