Buying Property in Des Moines as a Foreigner
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Des Moines aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Des Moines, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Des MoinesHood | $574,829 | 4.2% | 65 | 31 | 26 |
| Des Moines CreekHood | $574,829 | 4.2% | 62 | 31 | 26 |
| Downtown Des MoinesHood | $574,829 | 4.2% | 65 | 31 | 26 |
| HighlineHood | $574,829 | 4.2% | 60 | 31 | 26 |
| Marina DistrictHood | $574,829 | 4.2% | 65 | 31 | 26 |
| North HighlineHood | $574,829 | 4.2% | 60 | 31 | 26 |
| North HillHood | $574,829 | 4.2% | 51 | 31 | 26 |
| Pacific RidgeHood | $574,829 | 4.2% | 60 | 31 | 26 |
| RedondoHood | $574,829 | 4.2% | 69 | 31 | 33 |
| Redondo RivieraHood | $574,829 | 4.2% | 69 | 31 | 33 |
| Wesley GardensHood | $574,829 | 4.2% | 65 | 31 | 26 |
| WoodmontHood | $574,829 | 4.2% | 69 | 31 | 33 |
| ZenithHood | $574,829 | 4.2% | 65 | 31 | 26 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.9 | 3.3 | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 32.5 | 3.6 | -12.5% |
| 2022 | 37.5 | 3.8 | +11.9% |
| 2021 |
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| 33.7 |
| 3.4 |
| +12.1% |
| 2020 | 30.3 | 2.9 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 30.3 | 3.0 | — |
