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Living in Greater Des Moines

Life is full in Greater Des Moines (DSM). From a wide array of community options for calling home sweet home (Downtown! Suburbs! Small towns!) to high quality of life measures to fun and culture around every corner, this is the place to be and become your best self. DSM is ranked as a #7 Most Affordable Housing Market (GoodHire, 2022), #5 Best Places to Live in the U.S. for Families (U.S. News & World Report, 2023) and a Top 10 Most Neighborly City in America (Neighbor Blog, 2022).

As the fastest growing major metro in the Midwest, 10 years running (U.S. Census, 2022), Des Moines is a buzzing place, guided by values like community, culture and the greater good. DSM is where you can find your home (at an affordable price!) and your career path, and put down roots, while still seizing opportunities to explore new hobbies, meet new people and build a meaningful, vibrant life.

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Communities in Greater Des Moines

Take your pick! Des Moines has the option to meet your needs and dreams. Learn more about the unique towns, neighborhoods and communities that make up the Greater DSM region and find your place.

Meet the DSM Communities

Greater Des Moines Has Plenty of Heart

DSM is not just in the geographic heart of the country, we HAVE heart (and we have it in spades). DSM brings heart by the way of community connections and how we care. From volunteer opportunities to a culture of philanthropy, giving back is part of the community fabric.

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Boring? What’s That?

Whether you’re a foodie, an outdoor adventurer, an arts aficionado, an event-hopping social butterfly or all of the above, adventure and experiences are around every corner in DSM. Enjoy your favorite hobbies (or find new ones), try a new restaurant every weekend (or go back to an old favorite), hear national acts (or the next big thing) — boredom won’t find you here.

Explore the Great (DSM) Outdoors

Hungry? Bring You Appetite to the DSM Food Scene

Art! Music! Theater! DSM Hums with Culture

Do Something Greater Here

Greater Des Moines is where you can create your dream life, chase your career goals, build a solid community and do something greater. Get to know DSM and find your greater here.

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