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Grimes, Iowa, in Polk county, is 11 miles NW of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 115 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. Part of the surrounding Des Moines metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Grimes is home to some 5,098 residents.
In Grimes, about 68% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.
In 2000, Grimes had a median family income of $60,847. More so than most places, the people in Grimes generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Grimes are poor than in most places in Iowa. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Grimes than in most places.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,300) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Grimes. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in Grimes was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Grimes, 94% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.
Grimes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
Comparing Grimes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
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