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Compare West Des Moines to Burlington

This post compares West Des Moines, Iowa to Burlington, Iowa across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension West Des Moines (city) Burlington (city)
Population 62,999 25,330
Income (median) $53,844 $37,836
Home Value (median) $203,300 $90,100
White 86% 87%
Black 3% 8%
Asian 7% 0%
With Kids 30% 30%
Age (median) 35 41
Rentals 39% 32%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, West Des Moines or Burlington?
A: West Des Moines has a larger population count than Burlington: 62999 compared with 25330 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in West Des Moines or in Burlington?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in West Des Moines.

Q: Are homes more expensive in West Des Moines or Burlington?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in West Des Moines.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: West Des Moines does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 39% for West Des Moines versus 32% for Burlington.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to West Des Moines may include: Bettendorf, Urbandale, and Dubuque.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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