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Compare West Des Moines to Cedar Falls

This post compares West Des Moines, Iowa to Cedar Falls, 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) Cedar Falls (city)
Population 62,999 41,167
Income (median) $53,844 $45,316
Home Value (median) $203,300 $173,600
White 86% 92%
Black 3% 2%
Asian 7% 2%
With Kids 30% 25%
Age (median) 35 26
Rentals 39% 36%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, West Des Moines or Cedar Falls?
A: West Des Moines has a larger population count than Cedar Falls: 62999 compared with 41167 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in West Des Moines or Cedar Falls?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in West Des Moines.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: West Des Moines does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 39% for West Des Moines versus 36% for Cedar Falls.

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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