City At A Glance

West Des Moines, IA Skyline
West Des Moines, IA Skyline
Photo Courtesy of the West Des Moines CVB
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Quick Facts:

58,301
$65,192
16.33 Minutes
$163,500

Who Lives Here?

  • Mostly Younger
  • Mostly Renters
  • Mostly Married


About West Des Moines, IA

An affluent suburb near Des Moines, Iowa, West Des Moines offers top-rated schools and proximity to several higher education institutions. Recognized for its thriving business climate, Forbes named West Des Moines the best in the country for jobs and job growth. The city's two major malls, restaurants,1,200 acres of parkland and events, such as the nearby Iowa State Fair, keep people active and entertained.