HomeIowaDes MoinesNeighbourhoodsDowntown

Downtown Neighbourhood Guide

Des Moines, Iowa

🚶 Highly Walkable (100/100)

About Downtown

This area contains a population of 6,728 residents with a median age of 28.6 years. The housing landscape is characterized by a median construction year of 1977, with a significant majority of occupied units being rentals rather than owner-occupied. The median household income in this district is $54,096, and the median home value stands at $321,300. The housing stock here is predominantly multi-family units, with only a small number of single-family homes. This area offers exceptional walkability, making many daily errands feasible without a vehicle. Educational facilities are accessible, with Walnut Street School located a short distance away, and OEN - Des Moines Prep and Edmunds Elementary School also within proximity.

Housing Snapshot

6,728
Population
$54,096
Median Household Income
$321,300
Median Home Value
28.6
Median Age
633
Owner-Occupied Units
4,251
Renter-Occupied Units
52
Single-Family Units
1977
Median Year Built

Nearby Schools

🏫
Walnut Street School
0.23 miles away
🏫
OEN - Des Moines Prep
0.81 miles away
🏫
Edmunds Elementary School
Elementary
0.88 miles away

Nearby Neighbourhoods

Looking for real estate agents or property managers in Des Moines?

We've ranked the best real estate agents and property managers in this city based on the same rigorous expertise scoring.