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Several communities surrounding Des Moines Metro were named on a top 25 best places to live for 2020. Each community has its own perks and all bring a different feel and amenities. This list compiled by Niche.com is based on home values, property taxes, housing costs, and real estate trends. If you are looking to buy a home in the near future consider these communities.Waterbury - This community is located in Des Moines proper. It provides a dense suburban feel but convenient to Downtown and amenities such as coffee shops, pubs, restaurants, and city parks. This area consists of mostly historical homes with unique features and mature trees.Waukee - A growing suburb of Des Moines that offers easy access to the interstate and has a highly rated school district. You will find a mixture of homes in this community ranging from the 1900's to new construction. There is lots of shopping, restaurants, and recreation in Waukee. This area is super convenient to Downtown areas and Jordan Creek Mall.Bondurant - Located on the east side of the Des Moines Metro, Bondurant continues to grow. This community gives you a small town rural feeling without the lack of amenities. While the town does not offer a ton of shopping or restaurants it is super convenient to the interstate and within minutes of Downtown, Ankeny, or Altoona. The schools in Bondurant are highly rated. Class sizes are a bit smaller than some of the surrounding communities but continues to grow.Huxley - Located in Story County, Huxley is right in the middle of Ames and Ankeny. This community offers a sparse suburban feel. Housing options available offer everything from rentals, older homes, new construction, and acreages. Small town living at its best.Ankeny - Named one of the fastest growing communities in the US for several years running. Housing options are abundant and it covers all price ranges. Shopping, restaurants, recreation, and city parks are plentiful. Easy interstate access, a central location, and highly rated school district are big advantages to living in this community.West Des Moines - Offering a urban suburban mixed feeling with tons of shopping, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Many housing options provide walkability to these conveniences. The school district is highly rated but is one district with the largest class sizes. Easy access to Downtown and the interstate makes commuting easy.