Des Moines
is a wonderful place to live and work. Residents enjoy four
seasons, a short commute, a wonderful education system and diverse
affordable housing choices.
Climate
 Gentle
spring breezes, rolling July thunderstorms, sunny autumn afternoons,
chilly snowy winter weekends--Iowa has them all.
Commuting
According to the National Association of Home Builders, the
average commute to work in metro Des Moines is 18 minutes.
Diversity
Minorities make up 6 percent of the Greater Des Moines labor
force (2.9 percent African American, 1.6 percent Hispanic,
1.5 percent other races).
Faith
Greater Des Moines offers nearly 300 centers for worship in
nearly 80 faiths and denominations. Many religious groups
also offers parochial schools.
Housing:
Greater Des Moines was THE most affordable housing market
in the nation in fourth quarter 2000, with a median home price
of $107,000. Housing choices range from downtown condominiums
to new single family homes to unique houses in established
neighborhoods.
Median
value owner-occupied housing unit: $88,999
Price for new "upscale," 1,800 square feet, 3 bdrm,
2 baths: $132,000
Average lot cost for 80 x 120 square feet: $25,000
Average rent for 2,000 square-foot, single-family home: $750
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