About Des Moines and Central Iowa

​Top 5 Reasons to live in Des Moines and Central Iowa

  1. Low Cost of Living
    Iowa ranks #3 in Lowest Cost of Living and Housing Affordability 
    according to US News Best States Ranking
  2. Great Education
    Iowa ranks #5 in Best Place to Get an Education
    according to US News Best States Ranking
  3. Four Seasons
    Enjoy lazy summers, crisp colorful autumns, fluffy winter snowflakes, and green, lush springs. Des Moines lets you experience it all.
  4. No Traffic Jams
    With a population of around 1/4 million, we have no rush hours. You are just a few short hours away from our neighboring states, since Des Moines is at the intersection of the two major Interstates (I-35 and I-80).
  5. There's a lot to do
    Check some of what Central Iowa has to offer: