Waukee, Iowa · ZIP 50263

Waukee — ZIP 50263

Waukee (50263) scores 83/100 — Good for Iowa. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $342K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index86/100

Avg math proficiency76%

Avg reading proficiency80%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100

Typical home value$342K

Median rent$1,658/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

$342K

Median Rent

$1,658/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

526

Violent Crime

Property Crime

432

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dallas 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
Waukee Elementary School	KG–05	706	85%	85%
Waukee Middle School	06–08	867	83%	85%
Grant Ragan Elementary School	KG–05	666	83%	83%
South Middle School	06–07	1,092	76%	77%
Eason Elementary School	KG–05	590	74%	76%
Prairieview School	09–09	539	73%	83%
Timberline School	08–09	992	71%	84%
Northwest High School	10–12	1,574	69%	77%
Waukee High School	10–12	1,375	67%	73%
Trailridge School	06–08	754	Not reported	Not reported
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center	PK–PK	348	Not reported	Not 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

27,560

Median Income

$103K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

35 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50263 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 50263 has a school score of 86/100. 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 50263 is approximately $342K. 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 50263 in Waukee has an overall NeighborScore of 83/100. 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.