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Des Moines

Finance, and publishing industries and is home to numerous headquarters and other large operations of well-known national and international corporations.

Property Listings

Pending
MLS® 734128

$2,800,000

5020 NE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313
24,004 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 746098

$2,393,800

2735 E Payton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
For Sale
MLS® 746096

$2,058,215

0001 E Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50320
Pending
MLS® 740693

$1,900,000

465 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
4 Beds 4.25 Baths 5,781 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 742762

$1,875,000

3812 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
3 Beds 3 Baths 3,337 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 749588

$1,750,000

607 Country Club Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312
7 Beds 3.5 Baths 5,040 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 748429

$1,700,000

5300 Harwood Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
4 Beds 4.25 Baths 4,956 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 743013

$1,650,000

4880 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
1,672 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 743737

$1,595,000

5215 Shriver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
3 Beds 4 Baths 3,899 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Des Moines

Community Details

Des Moines is Iowa’s capital and most populous city. It is a major U.S. hub for the insurance, finance, and publishing industries and is home to numerous headquarters and other large operations of well-known national and international corporations.
  • County: Polk, Warren
  • Total Area: 90.66 square miles
  • Population: 203,433 (2019 estimate of 214,237)

CULTURE

Des Moines is a vibrant cultural center. It boasts many highly regarded museums, performing arts centers, music venues, sports arenas, and more. It is also home to a continuously growing number of annual events and festivals. Some of these include the world-famous Iowa State Fair, the Des Moines Arts Festival, 80/35 Music Festival, 515 Music Festival, and the World Food and Music Festival. On Saturday mornings from May through October, the Downtown Farmers’ Market hosts approximately 300 vendors and attracts visitors from across the state. It is widely recognized as one of the best farmers’ markets in the county.

Education

The city of Des Moines is mainly served by the Des Moines Public Schools system, with small areas of the city served by Carlisle Community Schools, the Johnston Community School District, the Southeast Polk Community School District, and the Saydel School District. It is also home to the private institutions of Drake University, Grand View University, Mercy College of Health Sciences, and Des Moines University.

Notable Des Moines Neighborhoods

  • Downtown
  • East Village
  • Sherman Hill
  • Drake
  • Beaverdale
  • Lower Beaver
  • Waveland Park
  • Waterbury
  • South of Grand
  • North of Grand
  • Merle Hay
  • Woodland Heights
  • Highland Park
  • Union Park
  • Riverbend
  • Grays Lake
  • Indianola Hills
  • Watrous
  • Easter Lake

Overview for Des Moines, IA

212,464 people live in Des Moines, where the median age is 34.6 and the average individual income is $36,459. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

212,464

Total Population

34.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$36,459

Average individual Income

Around Des Moines, IA

There's plenty to do around Des Moines, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

49
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
63
Bikeable
Bike Score
32
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fresh N Lean, Best Trip, and Mullets.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Fresh N Lean Logo
Dining 0 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.3 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.42 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.66 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Subway Logo
Dining 0.84 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Dining 0.84 miles 4 reviews 1.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Des Moines, IA

Population Households Employment

Des Moines has 90,085 households, with an average household size of 2.3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Des Moines do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 212,464 people call Des Moines home. The population density is 2,409 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

212,464

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.6 years

Median Age

49 / 51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
90,085

Total Households

2.3

Average Household Size

$36,459

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Des Moines, IA

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Des Moines. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Des Moines

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Contact Details

Knickerbocker Real Estate Team

Phone

(515) 249-5560

Email

[email protected]

Address

4001 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50266

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