Cities with the most expensive homes in Iowa
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 $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 15, the sits at 6.06%.
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 Iowa using data from . Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of December 2025. The charts in this story were created automatically using .
Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Iowa
#1. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA: 12
#2. Spirit Lake, IA: 5
#3. Cedar Rapids, IA: 3
#3. Iowa City, IA: 3
#3. Dubuque, IA: 3
#6. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL: 2
#6. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA: 2
