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Waukee, IA
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Population: 23,441
Home Price: $264,400
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Overview
Waukee is a small city in the state of Iowa with a population of 23,441. Waukee 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 City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
19.4 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Waukee, IA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Waukee
Iowa
United States
Per Capita Income
$48,451
$30,483
$32,693
Median Household Income
$101,138
$60,214
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
4.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Waukee
Iowa
United States
Median Age
34.1
42.5
42.3
Gender
Waukee
Iowa
United States
Male
47.6%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
52.4%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Waukee
Iowa
United States
White
85.6%
94.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.1%
0.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
4.7%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
1.1%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.3%
3.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Waukee
Iowa
United States
Median Home Price
$264,400
$109,187
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,001
$525
$801
Family Households
54.4%
54.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
23.6%
23.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
71.7%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
28.3%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Waukee
Iowa
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.7%
5.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
13.7%
13.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.2%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.6%
12.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
41.6%
13.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Waukee
Iowa
United States
Mathematics
85.1%
71.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
84.1%
70.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Waukee
Iowa
United States
Murder
0.0
1.0
3.0
Rape
33.0
46.6
38.0
Robbery
4.1
13.1
40.7
Assault
24.7
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Waukee
Iowa
United States
Burglary
115.4
311.2
336.1
Theft
589.6
1237.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
53.6
121.6
167.1
Arson
4.1
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Waukee, IA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dog
hot dogs
beer
craft beer
food truck
delicious food
gluten free
breakfast lunch
pizza
lunch meat
cheese
mac n cheese
nutrition
ice cream
butter chicken
meat
healthy snack
delicious
bacon
high school football
football
basketball
college basketball
baseball
husker sports
hs football
combat sports
teams
wrestling
country music
cfl
athletic training
parenting
athletic
golf
soccer
nebraska prospects
golfer
nfl cfl
inspired by
childrens books
craft
creative
library
creations
theatre
comic
directoreditor
graphic design
artists
creativity
poster
composer
arts festival
studio
photography
nft
collection
nature
spending time
spare time
books
comic books
brewing beer
cycling
casual gamer
atving
fitness
junk
scifi
fulltime
hunting
photography
fishing
jeeps
toys
adventures
outdoors
roller coasters
sports
family friendly
local news
marketing
public relations
creative
corporate
tv
quality content
outdoor
videography
theatre
agency offering
promos
promotions
networking
hip hop
studio
producer
executive producer
sports
family friendly
summer
winter
space
beach
indoors
cycling
rec
driving range
recreational opportunities
outdoor indoor
indoor
atving
ccsa
pool
funtimes
indooroutdoor
hunting
photography
hyvee
local hyvee
black friday
food truck
online store
shop local
merch store
local businesses
retail store
clothing store
deals
vendor
storefronts
shop online
pharmacy
farmers market
napa parts
topcare
brands
gift card
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