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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
Ranked #12 America's Migraine Hot Spots
Ranked #19 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)
Ranked #35 Best Block Party Places

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Population:56,998
Pop. Change:23%
State: Iowa
Metro Area: Des Moines Metro Area
County: Polk County
City:West Des Moines
Zip Code:50265, 50266, ... 3 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about West_Des_Moines, Iowa

As of 2011, West Des Moines's population is 56,998 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 22.87 percent.

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The median home cost in West Des Moines is $189,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.28 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, West Des Moines's cost of living is 3.30% Lower than the U.S. average.

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West Des Moines public schools spend $4,869 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.6 students per teacher in West Des Moines.

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The unemployment rate in West Des Moines is 4.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. West Des Moines jobs have Increased by 0.36 percent.

Average Commute time is 20 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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West Des Moines's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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