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Waukee, Iowa is 14 miles W of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 109 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Dallas county. The city is part of the Des Moines metro area. The population of Waukee is 5,126.
In Waukee, about 70% of adults are married. Waukee, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.
In 2000, Waukee had a median family income of $64,362. Waukee is one of the richer cities in Iowa. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Waukee. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.
Among Waukee political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,850. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Waukee, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Waukee than most places in Iowa.
In Waukee, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Waukee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Waukee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
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| Affordability of Rents |  | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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