Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Grimes, IA
$414,900Median listing price
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About Grimes
- Fast-growing suburb straddling Dallas and Polk counties northwest of Des Moines, population about 16,366 (2020 census 15,392). - One of the metro's boomtowns — population roughly doubled between 2010 and 2020, with steady new-home construction continuing.
Home prices in Grimes
The median listing price in Grimes is $414,900.
Top places in Grimes
- Grimes Community Complex / Grimes Public Library
- Grimes Sports Complex (youth tournaments)
- Beaver Creek Natural Resource Area
- Grimes Farmers Market
- Downtown Grimes (Main Street corridor)
- Northpark / Southpark neighborhoods
Commuting from Grimes
- About 11 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 19–21 minutes via Hwy 141/I-80-35.
Grimes FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Grimes, IA?
The median listing price in Grimes is $414,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Grimes, IA?
About 11 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 19–21 minutes via Hwy 141/I-80-35.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.