West Des Moines Homes for Sale

West Des Moines is just that, west of Des Moines. West Des Moines is its own city and spans approximately 40 square miles. It has a population of nearly 62,000 and is one of the most desired spots to live in central Iowa.

West Des Moines is home to Jordan Creek Mall and Town Center, the largest mall in the state and fourth largest in the Midwest with 1,340,000 square feet of leasable space. Nearby you’ll find Glen Oaks Country Club, one of the premier golf courses and gated housing communities in the Des Moines Metro area. Being just miles outside of Des Moines, you will find yourself close to everything the metro has to offer, including the Des Moines International Airport just 10 minutes from West Des Moines.

West Des Moines boasts countless restaurants and bars, making it a popular place to work and live. It is also home to Valley Junction, a very popular “artsy” shopping district with its own farmers market each Thursday.

West Des Moines Schools are among the top in the state academically and athletically. West Des Moines is also home to private schools such as Dowling High School and Iowa Christian Academy, both which rank top in the state in education.

West Des Moines is large and offers a great variety of home needs to its residents. The median home cost in West Des Moines at this time is approximately $182,000. West Des Moines is continuing to expand each year; it’s an exciting time to make West Des Moines your home.