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West Des Moines, Iowa, in Polk county, is 5 miles W of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 117 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The people of the city are in the Des Moines metropolitan area. West Des Moines has a population of 46,403.
In West Des Moines, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, West Des Moines had a median family income of $70,600. West Des Moines is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. West Des Moines isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. West Des Moines, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among West Des Moines residents, with $54,415. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In West Des Moines, 62% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, West Des Moines may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Iowa, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In West Des Moines, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around West Des Moines is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
West Des Moines strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing West Des Moines to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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