Cities with the most expensive homes in the Des Moines metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Des Moines metro area
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 $372,057 in June, 1.1% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of July 16, the sits at 6.55%.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 the Des Moines metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. Data was available for 69 cities and towns.
#30. Pleasant Hill, IA
- Typical home value: $306,187
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +21.1%
#29. Lacona, IA
- Typical home value: $314,579
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +36.7%
#28. Dallas Center, IA
- Typical home value: $316,897
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +19.5%
#27. Indianola, IA
- Typical home value: $317,949
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +24.5%
#26. Altoona, IA
- Typical home value: $322,616
- 1-year price change: -0.5%
- 5-year price change: +18.6%
#25. Elkhart, IA
- Typical home value: $325,335
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +16.6%
#24. West Des Moines, IA
- Typical home value: $326,596
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +20.5%
#23. Mingo, IA
- Typical home value: $327,319
- 1-year price change: +8.0%
- 5-year price change: +35.9%
#22. Bondurant, IA
- Typical home value: $330,915
- 1-year price change: -0.7%
- 5-year price change: +14.4%
#21. Norwalk, IA
- Typical home value: $337,407
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +18.4%
#20. Ankeny, IA
- Typical home value: $342,159
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +20.7%
#19. Maxwell, IA
- Typical home value: $342,664
- 1-year price change: +3.5%
- 5-year price change: +31.9%
#18. Waukee, IA
- Typical home value: $343,420
- 1-year price change: -1.9%
- 5-year price change: +9.7%
#17. Grimes, IA
- Typical home value: $351,743
- 1-year price change: -0.4%
- 5-year price change: +19.3%
#16. Urbandale, IA
- Typical home value: $355,748
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +21.9%
#15. New Virginia, IA
- Typical home value: $359,900
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +30.8%
#14. Peru, IA
- Typical home value: $365,369
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: data not available
#13. Earlham, IA
- Typical home value: $378,996
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +30.1%
#12. Granger, IA
- Typical home value: $384,768
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +23.5%
#11. Alleman, IA
- Typical home value: $391,054
- 1-year price change: +6.5%
- 5-year price change: +21.8%
#10. Adel, IA
- Typical home value: $401,859
- 1-year price change: +0.4%
- 5-year price change: +21.1%
#9. Johnston, IA
- Typical home value: $403,139
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +20.8%
#8. Saint Charles, IA
- Typical home value: $416,010
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +33.1%
#7. Van Meter, IA
- Typical home value: $425,695
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +24.8%
#6. Polk City, IA
- Typical home value: $432,131
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +21.9%
#5. Clive, IA
- Typical home value: $434,028
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +22.1%
#4. Runnells, IA
- Typical home value: $441,641
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +31.1%
#3. Ackworth, IA
- Typical home value: $445,910
- 1-year price change: +6.1%
- 5-year price change: +30.9%
#2. Panora, IA
- Typical home value: $506,872
- 1-year price change: +5.5%
- 5-year price change: +29.3%
#1. Cumming, IA
- Typical home value: $532,320
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +20.1%