Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Housing Data

This page shows a collection of maps for visualizing Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA housing data.

Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Home Owners and Renters Map

In Merle Hay, 28.06% of people rent their homes or live in apartments. Additionally, 31.22% own their homes free and clear. This map shows which areas are primarily occupied by owners and renters in Merle Hay. See the key below. Areas in grey have 0% owner occupation, which sometimes means there are no homes in the area.

 

Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Map of Owner vs. Renter Occupied Neighborhoods
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Owners vs. Renters Key

Mostly Owner Occupied
Owners and Renters
Mostly Renter Occupied

Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Home Vacancy Rates Map

The average vacancy rate in Merle Hay is 6.87%. This map shows vacancy rates by block in the neighborhood. Most home buyers want to avoid vacancies. Not only are vacant properties targets for squatters, but it tends to diminish home values over time. Merle Hay areas with high vacancy rates are shown in red, low vacancy rates in green, and high but manageable vacancies in yellow.

 

Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Map of Vacant Houses and Vacancy Rates
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Vacancy Rate Key

Low Vacancy
Moderate Vacancy
High Vacancy

Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA House Age Map

The average home in Merle Hay was built in 1958. This map shows the average home age by block or county. People looking for newer or older neighborhoods can use the map to see the average age of homes in neighborhoods in Merle Hay. Areas in green have homes that are, on average, 15 years old or newer. Areas in the darkest red shades have homes that are, on average, 80 years old or older.

 

Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Map of Old and New Home Neighborhoods by Year Built
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Home Age Key

New Homes
Average Aged Homes
Older Homes

Home Services

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Updated 2023 using the most recent data available (2021)