Des Moines

Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine included Des Moines as one of its 5 best cities in the country to live for people who are married with children. What makes this capital city so attractive to families? For starters, the American dream of owning a home is well within reach, with a wide variety of housing prices, locations, and amenities.

With a city population approaching 200,000 and a metro population of nearly 500,000, Des Moines offers all the amenities of a metropolitan area with the charm and Midwestern hospitality of well-established neighborhoods and suburban developments. No matter what your interests are, you'll find it in Des Moines and best of all you'll find it within a 10 to 15 minute drive from your front door.