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

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April 30, 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 $365,545 in March, 0.8% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of April 16, the sits at 6.3%.

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: $297,214
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +41.6%

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#29. Pleasant Hill, IA

- Typical home value: $299,730
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +25.6%

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#28. Dallas Center, IA

- Typical home value: $308,530
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +22.6%

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#27. Indianola, IA

- Typical home value: $309,171
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +28.9%

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#26. Mingo, IA

- Typical home value: $313,173
- 1-year price change: +4.5%
- 5-year price change: +35.9%

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#25. Elkhart, IA

- Typical home value: $315,637
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +20.4%

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#24. Altoona, IA

- Typical home value: $317,902
- 1-year price change: -0.1%
- 5-year price change: +23.2%

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#23. West Des Moines, IA

- Typical home value: $320,156
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +25.2%

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#22. Maxwell, IA

- Typical home value: $326,563
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +37.7%

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#21. Bondurant, IA

- Typical home value: $330,602
- 1-year price change: -0.4%
- 5-year price change: +19.5%

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#20. Norwalk, IA

- Typical home value: $332,836
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +23.1%

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#19. Ankeny, IA

- Typical home value: $338,168
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +25.3%

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#18. Waukee, IA

- Typical home value: $338,881
- 1-year price change: -1.6%
- 5-year price change: +13.4%

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#17. Grimes, IA

- Typical home value: $348,193
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +24.5%

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#16. Urbandale, IA

- Typical home value: $349,851
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +26.8%

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#15. Peru, IA

- Typical home value: $350,339
- 1-year price change: -2.0%
- 5-year price change: data not available

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#14. New Virginia, IA

- Typical home value: $353,306
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +36.9%

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#13. Earlham, IA

- Typical home value: $367,078
- 1-year price change: +0.5%
- 5-year price change: +35.6%

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#12. Granger, IA

- Typical home value: $376,874
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +28.3%

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#11. Alleman, IA

- Typical home value: $389,506
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +24.0%

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#10. Adel, IA

- Typical home value: $390,598
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +25.8%

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#9. Johnston, IA

- Typical home value: $394,441
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +24.7%

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#8. Saint Charles, IA

- Typical home value: $401,321
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +39.3%

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#7. Van Meter, IA

- Typical home value: $409,786
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +31.3%

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#6. Runnells, IA

- Typical home value: $422,501
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +35.3%

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#5. Clive, IA

- Typical home value: $425,730
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +26.5%

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#4. Polk City, IA

- Typical home value: $427,587
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +26.5%

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#3. Ackworth, IA

- Typical home value: $451,196
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +38.7%

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#2. Panora, IA

- Typical home value: $484,177
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +36.6%

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#1. Cumming, IA

- Typical home value: $518,919
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +26.5%

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