Cities with the most expensive homes in Iowa

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $366,913 in September, 1.0% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of October 15, the sits at 7.4%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Iowa using data from . Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of September 2026. The charts in this story were created automatically using .

Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Iowa
#1. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA: 11
#2. Spirit Lake, IA: 5
#3. Cedar Rapids, IA: 3
#3. Iowa City, IA: 3
#5. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL: 2
#5. Dubuque, IA: 2
#5. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA: 2

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#30. Underwood

- Typical home value: $391,742
- 1-year price change: +5.7%
- 5-year price change: +30.4%
- Metro area: Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA

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#29. Hinton

- Typical home value: $393,262
- 1-year price change: +8.9%
- 5-year price change: +39.1%
- Metro area: not in a metro area

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#28. Dorchester

- Typical home value: $394,179
- 1-year price change: +9.9%
- 5-year price change: +52.8%
- Metro area: not in a metro area

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#27. Alleman

- Typical home value: $396,150
- 1-year price change: +7.9%
- 5-year price change: +21.8%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

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#26. Zwingle

- Typical home value: $396,764
- 1-year price change: +9.3%
- 5-year price change: +43.6%
- Metro area: Dubuque, IA

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#25. Johnston

- Typical home value: $400,194
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +18.5%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

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#24. Riverdale

- Typical home value: $400,441
- 1-year price change: +4.7%
- 5-year price change: +23.6%
- Metro area: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

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#23. Adel

- Typical home value: $401,972
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +18.3%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

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#22. Saint Charles

- Typical home value: $403,192
- 1-year price change: +4.9%
- 5-year price change: +32.0%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

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#21. Okoboji

- Typical home value: $407,017
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +28.7%
- Metro area: Spirit Lake, IA

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#20. Robins

- Typical home value: $409,638
- 1-year price change: +3.7%
- 5-year price change: +19.3%
- Metro area: Cedar Rapids, IA

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#19. Watkins

- Typical home value: $412,680
- 1-year price change: +17.2%
- 5-year price change: +53.7%
- Metro area: Cedar Rapids, IA

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#18. Long Grove

- Typical home value: $415,154
- 1-year price change: +8.8%
- 5-year price change: +33.9%
- Metro area: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

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#17. Van Meter

- Typical home value: $423,961
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +24.0%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

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#16. Toddville

- Typical home value: $429,734
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +28.8%
- Metro area: Cedar Rapids, IA

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#15. Polk City

- Typical home value: $429,999
- 1-year price change: +0.1%
- 5-year price change: +17.9%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

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#14. Clive

- Typical home value: $431,230
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +19.6%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

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#13. Runnells

- Typical home value: $437,067
- 1-year price change: +5.2%
- 5-year price change: +31.0%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

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#12. Peosta

- Typical home value: $443,230
- 1-year price change: +5.2%
- 5-year price change: +29.5%
- Metro area: Dubuque, IA

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#11. Ackworth

- Typical home value: $443,835
- 1-year price change: +4.9%
- 5-year price change: +30.7%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

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#10. Solon

- Typical home value: $450,135
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +25.8%
- Metro area: Iowa City, IA

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#9. Swisher

- Typical home value: $456,591
- 1-year price change: +4.5%
- 5-year price change: +20.9%
- Metro area: Iowa City, IA

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#8. Arnolds Park

- Typical home value: $457,059
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +32.3%
- Metro area: Spirit Lake, IA

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#7. Honey Creek

- Typical home value: $469,451
- 1-year price change: +7.4%
- 5-year price change: +43.5%
- Metro area: Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA

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#6. Panora

- Typical home value: $500,151
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +22.6%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

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#5. Cumming

- Typical home value: $527,069
- 1-year price change: -0.1%
- 5-year price change: +17.2%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

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#4. Shueyville

- Typical home value: $535,756
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +25.7%
- Metro area: Iowa City, IA

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#3. Wahpeton

- Typical home value: $573,703
- 1-year price change: +3.7%
- 5-year price change: +41.2%
- Metro area: Spirit Lake, IA

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#2. Orleans

- Typical home value: $683,829
- 1-year price change: +6.1%
- 5-year price change: +37.4%
- Metro area: Spirit Lake, IA

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#1. West Okoboji

- Typical home value: $815,085
- 1-year price change: +8.4%
- 5-year price change: +54.7%
- Metro area: Spirit Lake, IA

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