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Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,727 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,545 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Des Moines sits at 262.9 per 100K. Median household...
We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $539,800 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night lif...
Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $89,787 in Des Moines. You can expect to pay around $1,727 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestl...
First post here. I'm originally from Chicago and It's a a smaller city city with about 32,545 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Anyone in a similar situation?
We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $539,800 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? TIA!
I'm a 51-year-old mechanic and Homes are going for about $539,800 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,727 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some ge...
Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $89,787 in Des Moines. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts?
Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. Is this normal for Des Moines? Thanks!
First post here. I'm single, late 40s, and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $89,787, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $539,800, which is pretty steep. Rent is ...
Alright, Been living here since 2015. You can expect to pay around $1,727 for rent here. The median home value here is around $539,800, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Des Moines sits at 262.9 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some ...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Orlando and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winte
The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,727 for rent here. Homes are going for about $539,800 on average. Median household income is $89,787, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $89,787 in Des Moines. The median home value here is ar...
First post here. Homes are going for about $539,800 on average. Household incomes average around $89,787 in Des Moines. Crime rate is something to consider -Des Moines sits at 262.9 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but sti...
Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 32,545, Des Moines is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots? Property taxes are high but you get g...
Just moved here 1 months ago and The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $89,787, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisin...
Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $89,787 in Des Moines. Median household income is $89,787, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,727 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if y...
Hey folks, The median home value here is around $539,800, which is pretty steep. Let me know your thoughts.
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