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 $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.
#30. Lacona, IA
- Typical home value: $297,214
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +41.6%
#29. Pleasant Hill, IA
- Typical home value: $299,730
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +25.6%
#28. Dallas Center, IA
- Typical home value: $308,530
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +22.6%
#27. Indianola, IA
- Typical home value: $309,171
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +28.9%
#26. Mingo, IA
- Typical home value: $313,173
- 1-year price change: +4.5%
- 5-year price change: +35.9%
#25. Elkhart, IA
- Typical home value: $315,637
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +20.4%
#24. Altoona, IA
- Typical home value: $317,902
- 1-year price change: -0.1%
- 5-year price change: +23.2%
#23. West Des Moines, IA
- Typical home value: $320,156
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +25.2%
#22. Maxwell, IA
- Typical home value: $326,563
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +37.7%
#21. Bondurant, IA
- Typical home value: $330,602
- 1-year price change: -0.4%
- 5-year price change: +19.5%
#20. Norwalk, IA
- Typical home value: $332,836
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +23.1%
#19. Ankeny, IA
- Typical home value: $338,168
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +25.3%
#18. Waukee, IA
- Typical home value: $338,881
- 1-year price change: -1.6%
- 5-year price change: +13.4%
#17. Grimes, IA
- Typical home value: $348,193
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +24.5%
#16. Urbandale, IA
- Typical home value: $349,851
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +26.8%
#15. Peru, IA
- Typical home value: $350,339
- 1-year price change: -2.0%
- 5-year price change: data not available
#14. New Virginia, IA
- Typical home value: $353,306
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +36.9%
#13. Earlham, IA
- Typical home value: $367,078
- 1-year price change: +0.5%
- 5-year price change: +35.6%
#12. Granger, IA
- Typical home value: $376,874
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +28.3%
#11. Alleman, IA
- Typical home value: $389,506
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +24.0%
#10. Adel, IA
- Typical home value: $390,598
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +25.8%
#9. Johnston, IA
- Typical home value: $394,441
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +24.7%
#8. Saint Charles, IA
- Typical home value: $401,321
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +39.3%
#7. Van Meter, IA
- Typical home value: $409,786
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +31.3%
#6. Runnells, IA
- Typical home value: $422,501
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +35.3%
#5. Clive, IA
- Typical home value: $425,730
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +26.5%
#4. Polk City, IA
- Typical home value: $427,587
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +26.5%
#3. Ackworth, IA
- Typical home value: $451,196
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +38.7%
#2. Panora, IA
- Typical home value: $484,177
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +36.6%
#1. Cumming, IA
- Typical home value: $518,919
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +26.5%