Communities

As one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Midwest, Des Moines is a great place to call home. With the suburbs of Des Moines almost constantly seeing an uptick in new housing developments, it truly serves as an ideal place to raise a family.

Outside of simply finding your dream home throughout the area, Des Moines also boasts a strong job market, easy commutes to charming nearby cities, and a low cost of living—all of which have potential homeowners quickly moving to the area. The Capital City also continues to draw young professionals to the area who are looking to find homes throughout the top-notch school districts and incredible up-and-coming neighborhoods that the area boasts. With job opportunities in markets such as publishing, insurance, transportation, manufacturing, and Ag Innovation throughout the city and the surrounding areas—you’ll easily be able to find the career path of your dreams when you choose to purchase a home in Des Moines. 

The city also offers plenty of outdoor activities to partake in no matter what your interests are. With an incredible biking scene within the city, biking trails are never in short supply. Gray’s Lake is also a great spot to frequent—get a morning workout in with an incredible walking and running route around the lake or make time for a relaxing afternoon of paddleboarding, kayaking, or fishing.

Whatever you’ve been looking for in your dream city, you’ll find it and so much more in Des Moines.