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Van Meter, IA
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Population: 1,528
Home Price: $202,000
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Overview
Van Meter is a small town in the state of Iowa with a population of 1,528. Van Meter has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
21.0 minutes
Walkability:
(D) Fair
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Van Meter, IA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Van Meter
Iowa
United States
Per Capita Income
$43,663
$30,483
$32,693
Median Household Income
$116,181
$60,214
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
4.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Van Meter
Iowa
United States
Median Age
37.7
42.5
42.3
Gender
Van Meter
Iowa
United States
Male
49.5%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
50.5%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Van Meter
Iowa
United States
White
95.8%
94.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.7%
0.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.8%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.5%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.1%
3.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Van Meter
Iowa
United States
Median Home Price
$202,000
$109,187
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$728
$525
$801
Family Households
71.7%
71.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
11.5%
11.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
88.7%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
11.3%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Van Meter
Iowa
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.0%
5.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.8%
28.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.4%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%
12.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
25.4%
13.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Van Meter
Iowa
United States
Mathematics
86.3%
71.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
86.3%
70.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Van Meter
Iowa
United States
Murder
NA
1.0
3.0
Rape
NA
46.6
38.0
Robbery
NA
13.1
40.7
Assault
NA
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Van Meter
Iowa
United States
Burglary
NA
311.2
336.1
Theft
NA
1237.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
121.6
167.1
Arson
NA
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Van Meter, IA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
dining
beer
craft beer
pork
pizza
snacks
dairy
breads
ice cream
pastry
herbs
restaurant
smoothie
meat
bread
nachos
steaks
booze
dessert
spaghetti
basketball
football
soccer
golf
teams
fantasy football
college basketball
volleyball
baseball
wrestling
athletes
olympics
coaching
coaches
softball
usmnt
rugby
gymnastics
overcaffienated announcer
racing
library
printmaking
mural
poster
performing arts
literature
murals
gallery
songwriting
designs
animations
imagery
drawing
studio
literary
creations
paintings
posters
illustrator
prints
books
hunting
memorabilia
fishing
enthusiasts
adventures
memes
anime
dining
sports
photo booth
music videos
arts
performing arts
podcasts
editorials
hospitality
tv
outdoor
podcasting
studio
programming
creative
dining
sports
ski
hunting
summer
engaging activities
winter
arts
wakeboarding
beach
tent
conservation
playgrounds
fishing
skiing
space
nature
shop online
free shipping
online store
record store
coffee shop
decals
shipping
coupon
hyvee
gift ideas
apparel
amazon
designs
supplies
curbside
discounted
walmart
goodwill
restaurant
discounts
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