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West Des Moines

West Des Moines is the second-largest city in the Des Moines metropolitan area and the sixth-largest city in Iowa.

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Welcome to West Des Moines

Community Details

West Des Moines is the second-largest city in the Des Moines metropolitan area and the sixth-largest city in Iowa. It is consistently voted as one of the best cities in Iowa, as well as “best city for young professionals”, “best place to retire” and more. Hy-Vee is headquartered in the city, along with the Wells Fargo corporate campus. West Des Moines real estate includes established neighborhoods, the gated Glen Oaks neighborhood, new construction, townhomes, and more.

County: Polk, Dallas, Warren, Madison
Total Area: 48.07 square miles‍
Population: 68,723

CULTURE

West Des Moines is a vibrant community with tons of shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, trails, and more. Restaurants and stores are centered around Historic Valley Junction, West Glen Town Center, Jordan Creek Town Center, the shopping mall, and many other places throughout the city. It is home to the private Des Moines Golf and Country Club and Glen Oaks Golf and Country Club. Raccoon River Park is the hub of the West Des Moines parks system. The 632-acre park provides many different recreational experiences (hiking, walking, running, kayaking, and more), along with several hundred acres of natural areas for wildlife.

Education

The city of West Des Moines is served by the West Des Moines Community School District. There are nine elementary schools, two junior high schools, a ninth-grade school, and a high school. The Dallas Country portion of West Des Moines is served by the Waukee School District. Dowling Catholic High School, a private school, is also in the city.

Notable West Des Moines Neighborhoods

Ashawa Estates
Ashworth
Barrington Estates Colonial Village
Country Club Estates
Glen Oaks
Grand Oaks
Hickory Ridge
Hidden Creek
Jordan Glen
Jordan Park
Meadow Brook
Ponderosa
Quail Park
Thornwood
Three Fountains
Turnberry
Valley Junction
West Des Moines Heights
West Glen
Westown
Westridge
Wistful Vista
Woodland Heights

Overview for West Des Moines, IA

69,893 people live in West Des Moines, where the median age is 36.5 and the average individual income is $55,648. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

69,893

Total Population

36.5 years

Median Age

High

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

$55,648

Average individual Income

Around West Des Moines, IA

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

22

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

24

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Maverik Adventure's First Stop, Scooter's Coffee, and Jersey Mike's Subs.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Maverik Adventure's First Stop page on Yelp Search 745 S 51st Street on Google Maps	Dining	0.52 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Scooter's Coffee page on Yelp Search 5585 Mills Civic Pkwy on Google Maps	Dining	0.52 miles	3 reviews	3.7/5 stars
Visit the Jersey Mike's Subs page on Yelp Search 5901 Mills Civic Pkwy on Google Maps	Dining	0.6 miles	14 reviews	2.6/5 stars
Visit the Rosati's Pizza - WDM page on Yelp Search 5010 Mills Civic Pkwy on Google Maps	Dining	0.61 miles	53 reviews	4.4/5 stars
Visit the CVS Pharmacy page on Yelp Search 5405 Mills Civic Pkwy on Google Maps	Dining	0.63 miles	1 review	4/5 stars
Visit the Pizza Hut Express page on Yelp Search 5405 Mills Civic Pkwy on Google Maps	Dining	0.63 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the ALDI page on Yelp Search 6050 Mills Civic Pkwy on Google Maps	Dining · $	0.73 miles	21 reviews	4.1/5 stars
Visit the Home Sweet Cone Ice Cream page on Yelp Search 5045 Bentley Dr on Google Maps	Dining	0.74 miles	15 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the Siren page on Yelp Search 5435 Mills Civic Pkwy on Google Maps	Shopping	0.52 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Smithey Marsha Pt page on Yelp Search 4875 Mills Civic Pkwy on Google Maps	Active	0.85 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Elwell Marsha Pt page on Yelp Search 4875 Mills Civic Pkwy on Google Maps	Active	0.85 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Personalized Therapy At Prairie Life Center page on Yelp Search 4875 Mills Civic Pkwy on Google Maps	Active	0.85 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Scott Hunter Fitness page on Yelp Search 6150 Village View Dr on Google Maps	Active	0.96 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the 2 For U Childcare page on Yelp Search 720 S 68th St on Google Maps	Active	1.06 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Chicha Shack page on Yelp Search 5954 Ashworth Rd on Google Maps	Nightlife	0.53 miles	9 reviews	3.8/5 stars
Visit the Salon page on Yelp Search 650 S Prairie View Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	0.58 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the 4S Nail Salon page on Yelp Search 5010 Mills Civic Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	0.61 miles	12 reviews	3.9/5 stars
Visit the MetroWaxx page on Yelp Search 800 S 50th St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.65 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Avant Salon page on Yelp Search 4800 Mills Civic Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	0.69 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the The Beauty Pact page on Yelp Search 595 S 60th St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.85 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar page on Yelp Search 6305 Mills Civic Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	0.95 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Merle Norman Cosmetics page on Yelp Search 6305 Mills Civic Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	0.95 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the The Babe Xscape page on Yelp Search 720 S 68th St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.05 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for West Des Moines, IA

Population Households Employment

West Des Moines has 31,825 households, with an average household size of 2.18. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in West Des Moines do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 69,893 people call West Des Moines home. The population density is 1,480 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

69,893

Total Population

High

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

36.5 years

Median Age

50 / 50%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

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

31,825

Total Households

2.18

Average Household Size

$55,648

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in West Des Moines, IA

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The following schools are within or nearby West 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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West Des Moines

Property Listings

$9,500,000

$7,774,000

$4,150,000

$3,800,000

$3,750,000

$3,575,000

$3,350,000

$2,795,000

$2,699,000

Welcome to West Des Moines

Community Details

CULTURE

Education

Notable West Des Moines Neighborhoods

Overview for West Des Moines, IA

69,893

36.5 years

High

$55,648

Around West Des Moines, IA

22

Car-Dependent

24

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for West Des Moines, IA

69,893

High

36.5 years

50 / 50%

31,825

2.18

$55,648

Schools in West Des Moines, IA

Similar Neighborhoods

Windsor Heights

Polk City

Pleasant Hill

Perry

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