Suburb
Grimes
- AOverall Grade
- Suburb of Des Moines, IA
- 52 reviews
- Public SchoolsA
- Crime & SafetyNG
- HousingA-
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesA
- DiversityC+
- JobsA
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingB
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesB-
- CommuteB
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$212,800
National
$184,700Median Rent
$959
National
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Grimes Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Grimes
Jobs
A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$86,018
National
$55,322Places to Work in Grimes
Grimes Reviews
52 reviews
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Just moved to Grimes a couple months ago and love it! The town is adorable and has a rustic look to it. I have friends who have lived here for years and love the schools, neighborhoods, and nearby shops. Grimes's location is also near the Menards, Aldi, and Walmart so its always easy to shop. There is also a HyVee scheduled to be built.
Grimes Iowa is a developing suburban area heading towards the direction of a welcoming community. Neighborhoods are in progress as houses continue to be built which provides a great opportunity for house searching. New up-and-coming stores are being brought into the city of Grimes, increasing the quality of the community.
I have lived in grimes all of my life, it's really the only place I know. I love this small intimate area just outside of Des Moines. Grimes is only about 20 minutes from Des Moines and is convienetly located within a short drive of any shopping. The thing I love most about Grimes is the people. Grimes is not very diverse when it comes to ethnicities, but the people are wonderful. Grimes is growing rapidly but everyone is still connected if you don't know someone you know someone who knows them. Everyone is connected and that is a wonderful feeling. Our neighbours are true neighbours they will lend you a hand if you need it sometimes before you ask. Your neighbours keep an eye on your property when you're away. This sense of closeness is a wonderful feeling of knowing that our little town is safe. That is Grimes, that is why I love Grimes.