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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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Overview
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Population:433,980
Pop. Change:16%
State: Iowa
Metro Area:Des_Moines
County:Polk County
City:Des Moines, West Des Moines, ... 17 more
Zip Code:50322, 50334, ... 78 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Polk County

As of 2011, Polk County's population is 433,980 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 15.94 percent.

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The median home cost in Polk County is $149,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.27 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Polk County's cost of living is 9.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Polk County public schools spend $4,834 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.2 students per teacher in Polk County.

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

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Polk County'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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