West Des Moines, Iowa
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North American Van Lines
6367 NE 14th Street,
Des Moines,
IA
50313
Request an Estimate 515-650-1019Distance:8.32 Miles
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Sitting smack in the center of the state in Polk, Dallas and Warren counties, West Des Moines is a hard-working, community-driven place. In fact, it is one of wealthiest cities in the Iowa. Since 1990, West Des Moines’ population has risen from 31,702 to 56,609, making it the 10th highest population in the state.
Throughout the year, the temperatures vary quite a bit. During the summer, it reaches the mid-80s while winter bottoms out at around 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The average snowfall is 31.6 inches, but despite the snowy months, Des Moines averages 202 sunny days each year.
Attractions and Activities
West Des Moines is home to more than 200 restaurants and bars. Plenty of these eateries are kid-friendly venues, with everything from seafood and ethnic cuisine to steakhouses. If you’re in the mood to try something new, the Ecuadorian restaurant, Mi Patria Restaurant, is a gem, as well as the Italian bistros. In short, West Des Moines offers a variety of tasty eateries that all residents can enjoy.
On the weekends, many residents enjoy the comedy club, dueling piano bars and a heap of sports bars and night clubs. Shoppers flock to Historic Valley Junction, Jordan Creek Town Center and Valley West Valley, which together offer everything from local artwork to upscale clothing.
In the neighborhood, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Hy-Vee and Aviva are the top employees. Nearly one-fourth of the working population is involved in the finance and insurance industries, according to City Data.
There are a handful of Universities nearby, including Upper Iowa University and Drake University and Law School.
Moving to West Des Moines
If you’re relocating to West Des Moines, there are a few simple routes you should familiarize yourself with. The city is located on the crossroads of interstates 35 and 80, and Interstate 235 runs just north of the city. To make things easy and convenient, Des Moines International Airport is less than eight miles from the downtown West Des Moines.
Let North American Van Lines do the heavy lifting for your transition to West Des Moines. Providing an array of services, such as full-service packing, vehicle transportation and unpacking and clean-up services, this West Des Moines moving company helps reduce the stress and anxiety that often comes with relocating to a new city.