Des Moines, IA

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area
At a Glance
  • Metro Population: 594,900
  • Major Industries: Insurance, Health care, Agribusiness
  • Gross Metro Product: $38.3 B
  • Median Household Income: $59,339
  • Median Home Price: $168,600
  • Unemployment: 4.2%
  • Job Growth (2013): 2.8%
  • Cost of Living: 6% below nat’l avg
  • College Attainment: 35%
  • Net Migration (2013): 530