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 $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 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. Mingo, IA
- Typical home value: $294,368
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +34.8%
#29. Pleasant Hill, IA
- Typical home value: $295,651
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +27.9%
#28. Lacona, IA
- Typical home value: $297,341
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +43.9%
#27. Dallas Center, IA
- Typical home value: $297,668
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +22.5%
#26. Indianola, IA
- Typical home value: $302,261
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +31.1%
#25. Elkhart, IA
- Typical home value: $311,473
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +23.6%
#24. West Des Moines, IA
- Typical home value: $313,441
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +27.1%
#23. Altoona, IA
- Typical home value: $316,128
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +25.8%
#22. Maxwell, IA
- Typical home value: $318,802
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +38.7%
#21. Norwalk, IA
- Typical home value: $329,298
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +25.9%
#20. Bondurant, IA
- Typical home value: $333,506
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +23.1%
#19. Ankeny, IA
- Typical home value: $333,924
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +28.0%
#18. Waukee, IA
- Typical home value: $335,660
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +14.7%
#17. Peru, IA
- Typical home value: $342,482
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: data not available
#16. Urbandale, IA
- Typical home value: $344,283
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +29.0%
#15. Grimes, IA
- Typical home value: $346,666
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +27.2%
#14. New Virginia, IA
- Typical home value: $351,075
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +42.9%
#13. Earlham, IA
- Typical home value: $356,757
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +39.4%
#12. Granger, IA
- Typical home value: $376,958
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +29.6%
#11. Adel, IA
- Typical home value: $386,927
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +29.4%
#10. Alleman, IA
- Typical home value: $387,942
- 1-year price change: +4.3%
- 5-year price change: +24.3%
#9. Johnston, IA
- Typical home value: $389,144
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +27.7%
#8. Saint Charles, IA
- Typical home value: $392,756
- 1-year price change: +5.7%
- 5-year price change: +42.1%
#7. Van Meter, IA
- Typical home value: $410,738
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +35.6%
#6. Runnells, IA
- Typical home value: $414,802
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +38.5%
#5. Clive, IA
- Typical home value: $417,951
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +28.9%
#4. Polk City, IA
- Typical home value: $421,198
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +29.3%
#3. Ackworth, IA
- Typical home value: $435,225
- 1-year price change: +3.9%
- 5-year price change: +38.3%
#2. Panora, IA
- Typical home value: $469,364
- 1-year price change: +4.9%
- 5-year price change: +35.0%
#1. Cumming, IA
- Typical home value: $528,079
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +31.8%