Cities with the most expensive homes in the Des Moines metro area

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February 24, 2026
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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 $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 19, the sits at 6.22%.

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.

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#30. Lacona, IA

- Typical home value: $294,912
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +43.0%

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#29. Pleasant Hill, IA

- Typical home value: $297,605
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +26.5%

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#28. Mingo, IA

- Typical home value: $298,480
- 1-year price change: +2.9%
- 5-year price change: +34.9%

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#27. Indianola, IA

- Typical home value: $304,044
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +30.0%

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#26. Dallas Center, IA

- Typical home value: $305,460
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +23.0%

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#25. Elkhart, IA

- Typical home value: $314,122
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +21.4%

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#24. West Des Moines, IA

- Typical home value: $316,621
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +26.1%

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#23. Altoona, IA

- Typical home value: $317,292
- 1-year price change: +0.1%
- 5-year price change: +24.2%

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#22. Maxwell, IA

- Typical home value: $323,521
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +38.0%

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#21. Norwalk, IA

- Typical home value: $329,202
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +24.4%

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#20. Bondurant, IA

- Typical home value: $329,745
- 1-year price change: -0.0%
- 5-year price change: +20.8%

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#19. Ankeny, IA

- Typical home value: $335,711
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +26.4%

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#18. Peru, IA

- Typical home value: $337,068
- 1-year price change: -1.7%
- 5-year price change: data not available

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#17. Waukee, IA

- Typical home value: $341,897
- 1-year price change: -1.4%
- 5-year price change: +14.2%

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#16. New Virginia, IA

- Typical home value: $342,379
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +38.9%

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#15. Grimes, IA

- Typical home value: $346,961
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +25.7%

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#14. Urbandale, IA

- Typical home value: $348,073
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +27.8%

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#13. Earlham, IA

- Typical home value: $357,595
- 1-year price change: +0.5%
- 5-year price change: +36.8%

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#12. Granger, IA

- Typical home value: $374,904
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +29.0%

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#11. Alleman, IA

- Typical home value: $379,476
- 1-year price change: +4.5%
- 5-year price change: +24.3%

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#10. Adel, IA

- Typical home value: $385,843
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +27.3%

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#9. Saint Charles, IA

- Typical home value: $387,242
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +40.5%

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#8. Johnston, IA

- Typical home value: $393,938
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +25.7%

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#7. Van Meter, IA

- Typical home value: $402,427
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +33.0%

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#6. Runnells, IA

- Typical home value: $415,732
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +36.2%

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#5. Polk City, IA

- Typical home value: $419,774
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +27.4%

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#4. Clive, IA

- Typical home value: $426,162
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +27.5%

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#3. Ackworth, IA

- Typical home value: $442,977
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +38.6%

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#2. Panora, IA

- Typical home value: $479,737
- 1-year price change: +6.5%
- 5-year price change: +36.9%

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#1. Cumming, IA

- Typical home value: $511,468
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +28.7%

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