This Charming Iowa City Was Named One Of The Best Places To Live In The Country

There’s nothing better than being able to call the great state of Iowa your home. With lots of small town charm even in our big cities, there’s plenty of reasons why you’ll want to live here. But where exactly in our state should you consider moving to? Well, this one charming city in our state was just named one of the best places to live in the country!

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Out of the 50 cities that were featured on this list, West Des Moines managed to make it to the fourth spot!

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Pictured above you can see the Jordan Creek Town Center, a popular place for those living in West Des Moines to go shopping. Money pointed out that this family-friendly city is great for shopping and also has a great art community.

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One of the many reasons people shy away from living in the city is the fact that life tends to be much more expensive, especially housing. But have no fear, West Des Moines has a median home price of just $187,500.

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From a 200-acre lake that features a fishing pier, to dog parks and softball fields, there are plenty of ways to stay busy outdoors in West Des Moines!

Also to be noted? The city's unemployment rate is just 3.9% and is known for having lots of jobs. With big, well-known companies up and running in this city, locals will tell you that there's always a job to be found!

There are so many delightful things to discover within our state! You’ll want to check out These 10 Charming Apple Orchards In Iowa That Are Perfect For A Fall Day!