As of 2011, Des Moines Metro Area's population is 572,047 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 18.89 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Des Moines Metro Area is $150,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.26 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Des Moines Metro Area's cost of living is 9.40% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Des Moines Metro Area public schools spend $4,777 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14.7 students per teacher in Des Moines Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Des Moines Metro Area is 6.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Des Moines Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.29 percent. | Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Des Moines Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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