Clemmons, NC vs Des Moines, IA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Clemmons
70.3
#1111 nationally
Des Moines
80.8
#61 nationally
Des Moines leads in walk score (45 vs 12). Clemmons leads in median household income ($75,667 vs $60,509). Des Moines leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 23.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clemmons, NC | Des Moines, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1111) | 80.8 (#61) |
| Population | 22,159 | 214,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $389,183 | $212,006 |
| Median Household Income | $75,667 | $60,509 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.2 | D+10.9 |
C-
70.3 Score
Clemmons, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,183
Population
22,159
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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B-
80.8 Score
Des Moines, IA
Insurance capital with surprising vibrancy
Median Home
$212,006
Population
214,133
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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