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Living in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa offers big city amenities with the feel and security of a small town community. You’ll enjoy a lower cost of living, shorter commutes and less congestion. Des Moines has activities for every lifestyle. From the famed Iowa State Fair, to Yoga in the Park, the Downtown Farmer’s Market, shows at the Civic Center, live concerts at Wells Fargo Arena, hip nightspots and that’s just what you did on Saturday! It’s an oasis of urban living in the middle of the Heartland.

You won’t find a better place to raise a family than in the Des Moines Metro area. We boast world-class schools (primary, secondary and post-secondary) as well as a wealth of activities for you and your family to get involved in. Employers in Des Moines understand the importance of having a work/life balance, some even offer daycare and preschool programs on-site and many host family-friendly events for their employees.

Take a look at Des Moines, you’ll be surprised by what you see!
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Previous quarter's home sale average by city. Click city to view homes for sale.

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Sold

Median
Price

Average
Price

Des Moines, IA706$111,417$120,261
home sale data for other nearby cities
Altoona, IA45$152,000$169,501
Ankeny, IA186$170,895$174,787
Berwick, IA1$97,500$97,500
Bondurant, IA20$160,500$161,506
Capitol Heights, IA116$80,500$83,830
Carlisle, IA6$143,690$149,830
Clive, IA34$185,500$205,727
Cumming, IA6$62,500$206,896
East Des Moines, IA15$165,000$174,059
Grimes, IA56$170,500$161,444
Johnston, IA55$171,000$198,542
Norwalk, IA41$126,000$147,324
Norwoodville, IA116$80,500$83,830
Orillia, IA6$62,500$206,896
Pleasant Hill, IA145$93,600$100,645
Polk City, IA5$251,000$221,500
Prole, IA1$30,000$30,000
Risingsun, IA116$80,500$83,830
Runnells, IA6$135,224$144,607
South Des Moines, IA145$92,549$108,811
Urbandale, IA96$176,406$185,279
W Des moines, IA142$155,950$185,292
Waukee, IA39$143,550$136,648
West Des Moines, IA142$155,950$185,292
Windsor Heights, IA128$133,828$143,123
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Population

Total Population206,693
Population Density2,526 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population106,157
Male Population100,536
Population Change since 1990↑ 7% Increase
Population Change since 2000↑ 4% Increase

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeAib College Of Business
Distance2 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeMercy Coll Of Health Sci
Distance0 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households83,125
Family Households48,997
Average Family Size3.21
Average Household Income$57,634
Median Household Income$43,959
Income Change since 1990↑ 4607% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 14% Increase

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk2.03
Crime Risk (County)1.02
Personal Crime Risk (County)0.68
Murder Crime Risk (County)1.46
Rape Crime Risk (County)0.66
Robbery Crime Risk (County)0.87
Assault Crime Risk (County)1.48
Property Crime Risk (County)1.09
Burglary Crime Risk (County)1.76
Larceny Crime Risk (County)0.98
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.48

Climate

Average July High Temperature86.0 °F
Average January Low Temperature11.7 °F
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches
Air Pollution Index97% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate6.00%
Nearest AirportDes Moines International
Distance4 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamIowa Cubs (aaa)
Distance1 miles
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Grades: 7 - 8

Brody Middle School2501 Park Ave
Callanan Middle School3010 Center St
Harding Middle School203 E Euclid Ave
Hiatt Middle School1214 E 15th St
Weeks Middle School901 E Park Ave

Grades: 9 - 12

Casady Alternative High School1801 16th St
Central Campus High School1800 Grand Ave 2nd Fl
East High School815 E 13th St
Lincoln High School2600 Sw 9th St
North High School501 Holcomb Ave

Grades: K - 6

Capitol View Elementary School320 E 16th St
Cattell Elementary School3101 E 12th St
Findley Elementary School3000 Cambridge St
Greenwood Elementary School316 37th St
Howe Elementary School2900 Indianola Rd
Hubbell Elementary School800 42nd St
Mckinley Elementary School1610 Se 6th St
Monroe Elementary School2250 30th St
Moulton Elementary Middle School1541 8th St
Oak Park Elementary School3928 6th Ave
Park Avenue Elementary School3141 Sw 9th St
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AIR TRAVEL

Des Moines Intl Airport-dsm5800 Fleur Dr # 201

ART AND MUSEUMS

Fort Des Moines Museum & Edctn75 E Army Post Rd
Heritage Art Gallery111 Court Ave
Historical Society600 E Locust St
Hoyt Sherman Place1501 Woodland Ave
Iowa Hall Of Pride330 Park St
Italian-american Cultural Ctr1961 Indianola Ave
Polk County Historical Society317 Sw 42nd St
Salisbury House Foundation4025 Tonawanda Dr
Science Center Of Iowa401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Terrace Hill Historic Site2300 Grand Ave

BANKS

Bank Of America317 6th Ave # 100
Bank Of America3422 Ingersoll Ave
Bank Of America501 E Army Post Rd
Bank Of The West801 Grand Ave # 300
Bank Of The West901 Grand Ave
Bank Of The West2596 Hubbell Ave
Bank Of The West4910 Se 14th St
Bankers Trust Co453 7th St
Bankers Trust Co717 7th St
Bankers Trust Co3905 Merle Hay Rd

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2 Real Estate companies have been found with properties in or near Des Moines
Iowa Realty
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Hunziker & Associates, Realtors
4 offices | 59 associates
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