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 $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.
#30. Lacona, IA
- Typical home value: $294,912
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +43.0%
#29. Pleasant Hill, IA
- Typical home value: $297,605
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +26.5%
#28. Mingo, IA
- Typical home value: $298,480
- 1-year price change: +2.9%
- 5-year price change: +34.9%
#27. Indianola, IA
- Typical home value: $304,044
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +30.0%
#26. Dallas Center, IA
- Typical home value: $305,460
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +23.0%
#25. Elkhart, IA
- Typical home value: $314,122
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +21.4%
#24. West Des Moines, IA
- Typical home value: $316,621
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +26.1%
#23. Altoona, IA
- Typical home value: $317,292
- 1-year price change: +0.1%
- 5-year price change: +24.2%
#22. Maxwell, IA
- Typical home value: $323,521
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +38.0%
#21. Norwalk, IA
- Typical home value: $329,202
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +24.4%
#20. Bondurant, IA
- Typical home value: $329,745
- 1-year price change: -0.0%
- 5-year price change: +20.8%
#19. Ankeny, IA
- Typical home value: $335,711
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +26.4%
#18. Peru, IA
- Typical home value: $337,068
- 1-year price change: -1.7%
- 5-year price change: data not available
#17. Waukee, IA
- Typical home value: $341,897
- 1-year price change: -1.4%
- 5-year price change: +14.2%
#16. New Virginia, IA
- Typical home value: $342,379
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +38.9%
#15. Grimes, IA
- Typical home value: $346,961
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +25.7%
#14. Urbandale, IA
- Typical home value: $348,073
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +27.8%
#13. Earlham, IA
- Typical home value: $357,595
- 1-year price change: +0.5%
- 5-year price change: +36.8%
#12. Granger, IA
- Typical home value: $374,904
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +29.0%
#11. Alleman, IA
- Typical home value: $379,476
- 1-year price change: +4.5%
- 5-year price change: +24.3%
#10. Adel, IA
- Typical home value: $385,843
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +27.3%
#9. Saint Charles, IA
- Typical home value: $387,242
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +40.5%
#8. Johnston, IA
- Typical home value: $393,938
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +25.7%
#7. Van Meter, IA
- Typical home value: $402,427
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +33.0%
#6. Runnells, IA
- Typical home value: $415,732
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +36.2%
#5. Polk City, IA
- Typical home value: $419,774
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +27.4%
#4. Clive, IA
- Typical home value: $426,162
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +27.5%
#3. Ackworth, IA
- Typical home value: $442,977
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +38.6%
#2. Panora, IA
- Typical home value: $479,737
- 1-year price change: +6.5%
- 5-year price change: +36.9%
#1. Cumming, IA
- Typical home value: $511,468
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +28.7%