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Defining Dallas Center
Dallas Center is a city located about 30 miles west of downtown Des Moines. “It’s a smaller town, and some people consider it a suburb of Des Moines,” says Elli Jennings, Realtor for RE/MAX and lifetime area resident. “It’s great for people who want more privacy or more land.” The flat, even streets of the town are bordered by full-grown maple and beech trees with sidewalks passing beneath. In the middle of the community, the Heartland Co-Op’s towering grain elevator is one of many in the State aimed at working directly with farmers to improve grain access in the region. A block over, locals can find several eateries, Roy R. Estle Memorial Library and Heritage Park. Homes around the park showcase a variety of architectural styles from the 1900s, and newer places along the edge of town peek out over fields as far as the eye can see.
You can find grain elevators in the center of Dallas Center.
Dallas Center is proud of their small-town feel while continuing to grow.
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Developments and acreage around Dallas Center
Houses in the area are valued between $150,000 and $500,000, with median listings around $250,000. A three-bedroom, one-bath ranch-style may be valued at around $250,000, and four- and five-bedroom traditional-style residences built in the 1990s or 2000s are valued in the upper $300,000 range. There are several new developments of three-bedroom homes being constructed along Sycamore Street; they are priced around $340,000, on average. There are also some developments of two-story traditional homes with two-car garages along Fairview Drive; values for those average around $370,000 for three- to five-bedroom places. “You'll also see a fair amount of acreages come up for sale in the area,” Jennings says.
Dallas Center is full of newly developed homes.
Large single family homes are available in Dallas Center.
Ranch style homes can be found in the Dallas Center neighborhood.
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Local eateries along Walnut Street
At the corner of Walnut and 14th Streets, there are a few locally owned restaurants to explore. Sugar Grove Goods serves expresso-based drinks as well as quick options for breakfast or lunch. Korner Kone Eats N’ Treats offers subs, sandwiches and both soft-serve and hand-scooped ice cream. For burgers and pasta, residents can try Five Points Bar and Grill. The HandleBar, along Sugar Grove Avenue, is a popular place to grab a beer, and it also has a full menu. Casey’s and The Baker’s Pantry carry some dry goods and home essentials. For more grocery options, people can drive to Aldi on the western edge of Des Moines, which is about 10 miles away, or Fareway Meat and Grocery in Adel, about an 8-mile drive from Dallas Center.
Bikers along the trail and Dallas Center residents flock here in the summer for cool treats.
Korner Kone Eats N' Treats is a Dallas Center favorite for lunch and ice cream.
Their location along the bike trail makes The Handlebar an oasis, especially in the nicer months
The Handlebar is a Dallas Center staple, serving up some of the best burgers in the state.
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Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District
Students who live in Dallas Center may attend Dallas Center Elementary School, which rates a B-plus on Niche. If a grade is at capacity, students may be bused to other elementary schools within the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District. Students in fifth and sixth grades will attend Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School, which has a grade of A-minus. Dallas Center-Grimes Oak View just opened in 2021 and teaches seventh and eighth-grade students in the district. It also earns an A-minus, and it offers different extracurricular clubs each quarter, allowing students to explore multiple interests. With a B-plus score, Dallas Center-Grimes High School has a strong sports program; their basketball, volleyball and girls’ soccer teams recently made it into state competitions. They also offer drama, jazz band, and choral programs in which Oak View students may participate.
Dallas Center Elementary School serves students in grades K-5 in Dallas Center.
Many middle schoolers in Dallas Center can attend Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School.
Dallas Center students in grades 8 & 9 attend Oak View School.
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Parks managed by Dallas Center
The town manages several parks and recreational facilities, which are open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. each day. Mound Park has tennis and pickleball courts, a playground and an ice-skating rink in winter months. There are sports fields at the Burnett Recreational Complex, as well as a 1-mile walking path. At the Brenton Arboretum, about 2.5 miles south, locals and school groups can explore native Midwest plants. The Raccoon River Valley Trail, which cuts diagonally through town, links with the Clive Greenbelt Trail, allowing locals to travel around Iowa via bicycle.
Catch a game of baseball at the local baseball diamonds in Dallas Center.
Memorial Park offers a colorful playground for the children in Dallas Center.
Play a game of basketball at the Memorial Park basketball court in Dallas Center.
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Dallas Center's annual events
Dallas Center has many annual events, including an Easter egg hunt and a Christmas celebration. Fall Festival takes place in late August and entails activities such as a garden tractor pull, a toddler trot and a cow pie drop.
Travel logistics for Dallas Center locals
For those who need to commute to Des Moines, State Route 44 and R Avenue are two possible routes to take. The Des Moines International Airport is approximately 30 miles from Dallas Center; it offers flights to locations including Atlanta and Denver. The nearest major hospitals are about 15 miles away, in West Des Moines. There are several hospitals within the same complex, including The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines Campus and MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center.
Environmental risk factors in Dallas Center
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has assessed that Dallas County is at a “relatively high” risk of winter weather and strong winds. It is at a low-to-moderate risk level for all the other environmental risk factors that FEMA calculates.
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Parks in this Area
Memorial Park
Disc Golf
Grills
Picnic Area
Mound Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Waukee Triumph Park
Baseball/Softball
Fishing
Lake
Island Park
Basketball
Boating
Camping
Heritage Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Ice Skating Rink
Transit
Airport
Des Moines International
42 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Dallas Center
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dallas Center, IA sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Dallas Center, IA over the last 12 months is $280,934, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to this well maintained split level home. Situated on a large corner lot in the heart of Dallas Center. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2 living spaces on different floors. The lower level walks out onto the patio with a new retaining wall perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The second level has a well appointed kitchen that seamlessly flows into the dining room and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,950
Median Age
43
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,199
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,108
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.2%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
% Population in Labor Force
73%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
10°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
22''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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