Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
10%
Grimes
Grimes, IA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,102
Population
16,953
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Suburban charm a step from Des Moines
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Grimes is a suburb in central Iowa just 20 minutes northwest of the state’s capital, Des Moines. Grimes draws in newcomers with its great location, small-town feeling, top-notch schools, and excellent community facilities. This quintessential suburb is home to sports complexes, community parks, and trails that offer outdoor fun for residents of all ages. Grimes Boulevard is the city’s central road, and it allows for easy travel within and outside of town and holds shopping centers filled with all the necessities. The other parts of Grimes are made up of residential neighborhoods holding a variety of rental options.
Explore the City
Lions Park has multiple playgrounds to for many Grimes locals to play at once.
Shawver Park in Grimes has a large field around it to encourage lots of running.
North Pointe Park shelter in Grimes is a quiet oasis where residents can enjoy a picnic.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,899
Average: $112,093
Education
5,322
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,139
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Grimes has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Grimes, IA is $687 for a studio, $1,105 for one bedroom, $1,336 for two bedrooms, and $1,640 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grimes has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,105/month
764 Sq Ft
House
$2,386/month
1,706 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,788/month
1,430 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Grimes, IA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
452 Students
Public
Grades K-5
427 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
578 Students
Dallas Center-Grimes High School
Public
Grades 9-12
978 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Beaver Creek Greenbelt
- Living History Farms
- Westchester Park
- Ashby Park
- Jester Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.