Des Moines, Iowa - Real Estate
Des Moines is the county seat of Polk County, and capital of the U.S. state of Iowa. The city itself has a population of 198,682, while its greater metropolitan area is home to 522,454.
Real estate prices in Des Moines have grown quite moderately in the past few years, and are still quite a bargain, when compared to many parts of the country. The median cost of a home increased by 4.0% in 2005 to finish the year at $147,200.
This makes Des Moines a fairly reasonable location for many low income buyers and first time homeowners, but is still far from universally affordable. To get a good deal on properties in the area, it may be a good idea to view local foreclosures and discount real estate listings.
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