Overview of Des Moines

The Greater Des Moines metropolitan area's 500,000 residents make up many rich and diverse communities. Greater Des Moines is one of the most affordable metro areas with living expenses about 30 percent below the national average. Minorities comprise approximately 20 percent of Des Moines' population. More than 650 centers of worship in nearly 100 faiths and denominations can be found. It's no wonder Forbes magazine ranked Des Moines the third most livable city in the United States in 2009.

Altoona	Carlisle	Johnston	Urbandale
Ames	Clive	Norwalk	Waukee
Ankeny	Grimes	Pleasant Hill	West Des Moines
Bondurant	Indianola	Polk City	Windsor Heights

Greater Des Moines is the right size for success - a wide variety of professional and entertainment options are available, relevant and accessible.

Blank Park Zoo	Exquisite Dining	Shopping Malls and Districts:
Botanical Center		Jordan Creek Town Center
Des Moines Art Center	Des Moines Sports:	Merle Hay Mall
Des Moines Civic Center	Arena Football	Southridge Mall
Science Center of Iowa	Baseball	Valley West Mall
State Historical Society	Hockey	East Village
Farmers Markets	Soccer	Valley Junction
Living History Farms	Outdoor Activities

For more information on what Greater Des Moines has to offer, visit the Convention and Business Bureau.

Last Modified: 02/16/2012 15:46:19 by content editor