Des Moines is going through a Renaissance.
"It used to be known as "Dead Des Moines," said Clyde Evans, director of community and economic development for West Des Moines. "Now there's always something going on."
A thriving startup scene has popped up in the area, with local incubators and organizations like StartupCity Des Moines, which provides co-working spaces, funding and other opportunities to young companies.
More traditional jobs can be found here too, especially in the finance and insurance industry.
The area's low unemployment rate has attracted many Millennials, with 29% of new residents under the age of 35. That's compared to 23.5% nationally.
Homebuyers among this group find a wide choice of affordable homes. The median home price was just over $150,000 during the year's first three months.
Median home price: $153,000
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