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Des Moines, IA

As the capital of Iowa and a major headquarters for insurance, finance and publishing, Des Moines ranks as one of the wealthiest cities in the United States. Considered a cultural center of the state, Des Moines hosts the first caucuses of the presidential primary cycle. Gracing the community are 76 parks, three golf courses and three family aquatic centers, and the health industry is well represented by four major hospitals and a cancer center.

Des Moines Rankings

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Affordable Places To Live In Des Moines

Median Household Income
$70,722
Median Home Value
$382,507
Housing Affordability Index
89
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
16.90%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Des Moines

Unemployment Rate
5.40%
Total Businesses
638
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.90%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
66.90%
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Food Scene in Des Moines

43.10%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
14.10
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
53.60%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,200.00
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Love Where You Live In Des Moines

Volunteerism Rate
16.10%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
53.90%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
5.50%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
73.80
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Health in Des Moines

87.00%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
12.40%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
2.14
26.30%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Des Moines

Average Mortgage Amount
$977.35
Median Rent
$995
59.70%
Of Homes Owned
40.30%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Des Moines

8.30%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
12.10%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
11.50%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
15.60%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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