Polk City, IA
1 neighborhoods · 7,144 residents · Iowa
A+
90/100
97
Safety Score
99
Affordability
$145K
Median Income
$361K
Median Home Value
Is Polk City, IA a Good Place to Live?
Polk City receives an overall livability grade of A+ (90/100), placing it among the better areas in Iowa. Safety scores A+ (97/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (99/100) with a median household income of $144,615 and median home values around $361,100.
About 45.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 4%. 90% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 37.
$723
Median Rent/mo
45.4%
College Educated
4%
Unemployment
90%
Owner-Occupied
37
Median Age
7,144
Population
1
Zip Codes
Polk
County
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Neighborhoods in Polk City
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50226Polk Co. | 90 A+ | 97 | 99 | $145K | $361K | 7,144 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.