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Population:40,713
Pop. Change:-4%
State: Iowa
Metro Area:Burlington
County:Des Moines County
City:Burlington, West Burlington, ... 5 more
Zip Code:52601, 52655, ... 7 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Des_Moines County

As of 2011, Des Moines County's population is 40,713 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -3.88 percent.

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The median home cost in Des Moines County is $84,100. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.65 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Des Moines County's cost of living is 16.20% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Des Moines County public schools spend $4,749 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14 students per teacher in Des Moines County.

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The unemployment rate in Des Moines County is 8.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Des Moines County jobs have Increased by 1.77 percent.

Average Commute time is 18 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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

 • Newly Listed Homes
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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
 • Median Priced Homes




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