The City of West Des Moines is located in central Iowa. According to the 2010 Census, the population of West Des Moines is 56,608 people. The city is a suburban area of the greater Des Moines metropolitan area. Its population is expected to grow to 69,057 by the year 2020. The city is a crossroads of several major highways. You can find detailed information about the demographics and housing market of West Des Moines on this site.
The 1970s: a profile in the Saturday Evening Post described the city as "a decent, kindly man who has learned his station." This description was accurate at the time, until I-235 snuck through the north side of Des Moines and led to a mass exodus of workers to the suburbs. In the late 1950s, virtually no one lived in downtown Des Moines. Most people worked downtown.
Wealth Index: The wealth index measures affluence. It takes into account a variety of indicators, including average household income, net worth, and material possessions. It measures a community's affluence relative to the nation as a whole. Values above 100 indicate above-average wealth. The table below compares the wealth of residents in West Des Moines to the wealth of its peer cities in Iowa. The highest value is found in the location Ranked #1. In contrast, values above 75 percentile are considered to be in the top 75 percent.
The city of Indianola has a population of approximately 15,000, and is only 12 miles south of Downtown Des Moines. The town boasts an excellent school district, a trail system, and a vibrant church community. Residents enjoy living in a small community because it is safe and offers a welcoming environment for citizens to become involved. It offers a picturesque setting with easy access to large city amenities.