$70,000
- Land
- 1.58 Acres
- $44,276 per Acre
00 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
00 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Drake a good place to live?
Drake is a good place to live. Drake is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Drake is a suburban neighborhood. Drake has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 14.0 people per acre and a median age of 31. The average household income is $60,047 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 32.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Drake are renters, with 58.7% of residents renting and 41.3% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Drake can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Drake neighborhood guide.
Is Drake, IA a safe neighborhood?
Drake, IA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Drake?
The median home price in Drake is $220,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $44,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,080 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $46K a year to afford the median home price in Drake. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Drake is $60K.
What are the best public schools in Drake?
The best public schools that serve Drake are:
- Roosevelt High School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 30:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Merrill Middle School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 2.1.
- Hubbell Elementary has a C+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 15:1.
What are the best private schools in Drake?
The best private schools that serve Drake are:
- Bergman Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Holy Trinity has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
- St Theresa School has a student teacher ratio of 12:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Drake, Des Moines, IA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Drake, Des Moines, IA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Drake, Des Moines, IA are Beaverdale, Sherman Hill, River Bend, Oak Park and Merle Hay.
Are home prices dropping in Drake?
Yes, home prices in Drake are down 8% in the last 12 months.
