If you’re looking to buy or sell real estate in Des Moines, Iowa look no further than The Grantham Group. We’re passionate about the city’s growth and are dedicated to helping our clients find the perfect home or investment property in this thriving, financially stable city. The City of Des Moines provides exceptional city services and is home to over 200,000 residents. With 49 unique neighborhoods and 4,000 acres of parkland, there is truly something for everyone here. Give us a call today to start your search!
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#1 Place for Young Professionals to Live – Forbes
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Top 10 Fastest-Growing Mid-Sized Metro — Site Selection Group, 2023
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Top Five Small City for Young Graduates — Pheabs, 2023
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Top 12 Best Mid-Size City in the U.S. — Extra Space Storage, 2023
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#3 Best Market for Recent College Graduates — Zillow, 2023
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Top 20 Best Place to Live in the U.S. — U.S. News & World Report, 2023
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# 1 Best Midsized Metros for Millennials — CommercialCafe, 2023
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#7 Lowest Cost of Living in the U.S. — Apartment List, 2023
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Top 10 City for a Minimalist Lifestyle — RentCafe, 2023
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#9 Top Metro for Number Economic Development Projects (among metros with a population of 200,000 to 1 million) — Site Selection Magazine, 2023
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#5 Best Places to Live in the U.S. for Families — U.S. News & World Report, 2022
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#12 Most Affordable Place to Live in the U.S. — U.S. News & World Report, 2022
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#4 Most Arts-Vibrant Mid-Sized Community — SMU DataArts, 2022
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#6 Best Place for Women in Real Estate — MyEListing, 2022
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Top 10 Most Neighborly City in America — Neighbor Blog, 2022
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Top 10 Best Affordable City for Gen Z Renters — GoBankingRates, 2022
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Top 25 Up-and-Coming Tech Market — CBRE, 2022
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Top 20 Tech City for IT Jobs — CompTIA, 2022
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One of Five Cool Places in America Where You Can Still Buy a Home for Less Than $200,000 — MarketWatch, 2022
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Top 10 Best State Capital to Live In — SmartAsset, 2022
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#7 Most Affordable Housing Market — GoodHire, 2022
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#6 Top Metro for Number Economic Development Projects (among metros with a population of 200,000 to 1 million) — Site Selection Magazine, 2022
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Top 10 Place Where It’s Easiest to Save for Your First Home — Money, 2022
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One of 50 Cities Worth Exploring in 2022 — Travel Pulse, 2022
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Best Mid-Size Town in the Midwest — Midwest Living, 2022
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FUN FACTS
The name “Des Moines” means “of the monks” in French.
The city gets its name from the nearby Des Moines River, which was named by early French explorers.
Des Moines is home to more than 220 parks and 81 miles of trails.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a plethora of green spaces and recreational opportunities in and around the city.
The Iowa State Fair, held in Des Moines, is one of the largest and oldest state fairs in the United States.
Every August, the fairgrounds come alive with livestock shows, concerts, carnival rides, and deep-fried delicacies.
The state capitol building in Des Moines is one of the few with a golden dome.
Its distinctive dome is covered in 23-karat gold leaf, making it a prominent landmark in the city’s skyline.
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