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 $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 Iowa using data from . Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of March 2026. 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: 11
#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
#7. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA: 1
#30. Hinton
- Typical home value: $380,573
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +39.4%
- Metro area: not in a metro area
#29. Asbury
- Typical home value: $381,428
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +30.6%
- Metro area: Dubuque, IA
#28. Dorchester
- Typical home value: $384,536
- 1-year price change: +6.9%
- 5-year price change: +56.0%
- Metro area: not in a metro area
#27. Alleman
- Typical home value: $389,506
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +24.0%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
#26. Adel
- Typical home value: $390,598
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +25.8%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
#25. Zwingle
- Typical home value: $391,818
- 1-year price change: +9.6%
- 5-year price change: +47.6%
- Metro area: Dubuque, IA
#24. Johnston
- Typical home value: $394,441
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +24.7%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
#23. Riverdale
- Typical home value: $394,474
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +27.6%
- Metro area: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
#22. Okoboji
- Typical home value: $396,350
- 1-year price change: +2.6%
- 5-year price change: +38.7%
- Metro area: Spirit Lake, IA
#21. Long Grove
- Typical home value: $397,902
- 1-year price change: +6.8%
- 5-year price change: +33.6%
- Metro area: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
#20. Watkins
- Typical home value: $399,271
- 1-year price change: +11.2%
- 5-year price change: +47.8%
- Metro area: Cedar Rapids, IA
#19. Robins
- Typical home value: $399,970
- 1-year price change: +3.9%
- 5-year price change: +26.1%
- Metro area: Cedar Rapids, IA
#18. Saint Charles
- Typical home value: $401,321
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +39.3%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
#17. Van Meter
- Typical home value: $409,786
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +31.3%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
#16. Toddville
- Typical home value: $412,794
- 1-year price change: +5.1%
- 5-year price change: +33.3%
- Metro area: Cedar Rapids, IA
#15. Runnells
- Typical home value: $422,501
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +35.3%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
#14. Clive
- Typical home value: $425,730
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +26.5%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
#13. Polk City
- Typical home value: $427,587
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +26.5%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
#12. Peosta
- Typical home value: $429,928
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +36.7%
- Metro area: Dubuque, IA
#11. Arnolds Park
- Typical home value: $442,994
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +38.9%
- Metro area: Spirit Lake, IA
#10. Solon
- Typical home value: $445,624
- 1-year price change: +3.5%
- 5-year price change: +31.3%
- Metro area: Iowa City, IA
#9. Swisher
- Typical home value: $446,451
- 1-year price change: +5.4%
- 5-year price change: +25.7%
- Metro area: Iowa City, IA
#8. Ackworth
- Typical home value: $451,196
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +38.7%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
#7. Honey Creek
- Typical home value: $453,596
- 1-year price change: +4.2%
- 5-year price change: +51.5%
- Metro area: Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
#6. Panora
- Typical home value: $484,177
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +36.6%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
#5. Cumming
- Typical home value: $518,919
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +26.5%
- Metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
#4. Shueyville
- Typical home value: $541,449
- 1-year price change: +5.6%
- 5-year price change: +29.7%
- Metro area: Iowa City, IA
#3. Wahpeton
- Typical home value: $568,250
- 1-year price change: +6.3%
- 5-year price change: +54.2%
- Metro area: Spirit Lake, IA
#2. Orleans
- Typical home value: $643,103
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +48.4%
- Metro area: Spirit Lake, IA
#1. West Okoboji
- Typical home value: $792,938
- 1-year price change: +15.0%
- 5-year price change: +60.7%
- Metro area: Spirit Lake, IA