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Des Moines, Iowa · ZIP 50310

Des Moines — ZIP 50310

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Des Moines (50310) scores 43/100 — Below Average for Des Moines. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $237K.

43OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100
Avg math proficiency42%
Avg reading proficiency48%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100
Typical home value$237K
Median rent$1,023/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$237K

Median Rent

$1,023/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,374

Violent Crime

271

Property Crime

2,103

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Polk County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Samuelson Elementary SchoolKG–05386
57%
57%
Hillis Elementary SchoolKG–05279
47%
47%
Hoover High School09–12898
42%
55%
Moore Elementary SchoolKG–05285
42%
52%
Meredith Middle School06–08662
36%
46%
Monroe Elementary SchoolKG–05341
30%
32%
Mitchell Early Childhood CenterPK–PK292Not reportedNot reported
Woodlawn Early Childhood CenterPK–PK216Not reportedNot reported
Horizon Science Academy Des MoinesPK–04150Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

31,283

Median Income

$76K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

37.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50310 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 50310 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 50310 is approximately $237K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 50310 in Des Moines has an overall NeighborScore of 43/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.