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Towns, Cities and Suburbs in Greater Des Moines

Whether you’re looking for vibrant, urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines (DSM) has many communities to call home. Explore each of the unique cities around DSM and uncover exciting places filled with opportunities. From Downtown Des Moines (DSM) districts to the friendly suburban neighborhoods, each community has its own unique appeal — all within an easy commute to anywhere in the region.

The Greater Des Moines Region

The DSM region is comprised of 12 counties in central Iowa. The state’s capital, Des Moines is at the heart of the region and is surrounded by several suburbs, making up the Des Moines metro area. Numerous cities dot the landscape outside the metro and in the farther reaches of the region. All corners of the region offer plenty of amenities, job opportunities and ways to connect within the community and with neighbors. And in between it all, you’ll find rural expanses waiting to be explored and called home.

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Find Your Fit in Greater Des Moines

Get to know the major population centers in the Greater DSM region and discover what city or town fits your needs best. Your home sweet home is waiting!

Greater Des Moines City Core and Suburbs

Explore the city of Des Moines, the urban heart of DSM, and the suburbs that surround it and see what life is like in the vibrant neighborhoods that define them.

Des Moines

Ankeny

Clive

Johnston

Urbandale

Waukee

West Des Moines

Windsor Heights

Greater Des Moines Outer Suburbs

Head just beyond the metro core and see what outer suburbs have to offer. Most are a bit smaller, but are still packed with amenities and boast lots of community pride.

Altoona

Bondurant

Carlisle

Grimes

Norwalk

Pleasant Hill

Greater Des Moines Mid-Sized Towns

Throughout the DSM region, you’ll find unique towns with smaller footprints, but big hearts, located in rural pockets.

Indianola

Newton

Pella

Greater Des Moines Small Towns

Just like the mid-sized towns small towns in DSM have big hearts and offer an opportunity to live in a cozy environment, while still having access to all the region has to offer.

Adel

Earlham

Grinnell

Knoxville

Polk City

Winterset

Find a Greater Neighborhood

When you call Greater Des Moines home sweet home, you’re in a place where you can build your dream life, achieve your career goals, find a connected community and do something greater. Get to know DSM and find your greater here.

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