Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Menlo, IA
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About Menlo
- Small I-80 town in Guthrie County, population 345 (2020 census). - Historic brick Main Street town with direct interstate access, minutes west of Stuart. - Affordable entry point to the western metro with quick drives to Des Moines and the Lake Panorama area.
Home prices in Menlo
Home prices in Menlo vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Menlo
- Historic brick Main Street
- Menlo city park
- Stuart's historic downtown and parks (short drive east)
Commuting from Menlo
- About 40 miles west of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 40–50 minutes via I-80.
Menlo FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Menlo, IA?
Home prices in Menlo vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Menlo, IA?
About 40 miles west of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 40–50 minutes via I-80.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.