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In February 2009, the average value of homes in Des Moines was $129,374, lower compared to the average value of $142,637 reported in December 2008. Generally, Des Moines is also affected by the housing woes plaguing the whole country though housing experts are still optimistic about the overall conditions of the real estate market. In December 2008, there were a total of 123 homes sold, lesser than the figure reported a month before. Most of the homes being sold stay in the market for an average of 81 days before being purchased. At the last count, there are a total number of 1901 homes on resale while about 490 houses are foreclosed or newly constructed properties. This brings a total of 2,367 homes being available for purchase in Des Moines. About 60% of the households in the city own the houses they live in while about 31% pay a monthly rent of $727. Home vacancy is determined to be around 7%.

Des Moines, Iowa - Iowa's Capital City

Des Moines is the capital of Iowa and the country seat of Polk Country. There are more than 200,500 residents in the city, making it the most populous in the state. Named after the Des Moines River, it is considered a center of economic activity in the area. Of particular importance are several insurance companies that are headquartered in the city. These include the Meredith Corporation, the Principal Financial Group, the EMC Insurance Companies, and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Other companies enjoying a strong presence in the city are Wells Fargo, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, ING Group, and Electronic Data Systems. In 2007, Des Moines was ranked as the fourth ‘Best Place for Business’ by Forbes Magazine. This is because the city has favorable atmosphere for business, low crime rate, affordable cost of living, and most of the residents have high degree of educational attainment. The last factor is supported by the presence of several institutions of higher education such as Drake University, Grand View University, AIB College of Business, Des Moines University, and campuses of Simpson College, William Penn University, and Upper Iowa University.

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