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Ranked #2 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Large Metro Areas)
Ranked #6 The Best Cities to Relocate to in America
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Ranked #19 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)
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Population:7,606
Pop. Change:49%
State: Iowa
Metro Area: Des Moines Metro Area
County: Polk County
City:Grimes
Zip Code:50111
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Grimes, Iowa

As of 2011, Grimes's population is 7,606 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 49.28 percent.

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The median home cost in Grimes is $173,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.26 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Grimes's cost of living is 5.80% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Grimes public schools spend $4,534 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.3 students per teacher in Grimes.

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The unemployment rate in Grimes is 6.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Grimes jobs have Increased by 0.36 percent.

Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Grimes's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • 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
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