As of 2011, Des Moines's population is 196,717 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -1.01 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Des Moines is $116,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.27 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Des Moines's cost of living is 14.90% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Des Moines public schools spend $5,007 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.9 students per teacher in Des Moines. --------------------The unemployment rate in Des Moines is 8.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Des Moines jobs have Increased by 0.50 percent. | Average Commute time is 20 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Des Moines's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes
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