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

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January 27, 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 $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.

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#30. Mingo, IA

- Typical home value: $294,368
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +34.8%

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#29. Pleasant Hill, IA

- Typical home value: $295,651
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +27.9%

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#28. Lacona, IA

- Typical home value: $297,341
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +43.9%

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#27. Dallas Center, IA

- Typical home value: $297,668
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +22.5%

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#26. Indianola, IA

- Typical home value: $302,261
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +31.1%

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#25. Elkhart, IA

- Typical home value: $311,473
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +23.6%

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#24. West Des Moines, IA

- Typical home value: $313,441
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +27.1%

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#23. Altoona, IA

- Typical home value: $316,128
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +25.8%

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#22. Maxwell, IA

- Typical home value: $318,802
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +38.7%

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#21. Norwalk, IA

- Typical home value: $329,298
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +25.9%

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#20. Bondurant, IA

- Typical home value: $333,506
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +23.1%

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#19. Ankeny, IA

- Typical home value: $333,924
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +28.0%

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#18. Waukee, IA

- Typical home value: $335,660
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +14.7%

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#17. Peru, IA

- Typical home value: $342,482
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: data not available

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#16. Urbandale, IA

- Typical home value: $344,283
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +29.0%

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#15. Grimes, IA

- Typical home value: $346,666
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +27.2%

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#14. New Virginia, IA

- Typical home value: $351,075
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +42.9%

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#13. Earlham, IA

- Typical home value: $356,757
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +39.4%

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#12. Granger, IA

- Typical home value: $376,958
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +29.6%

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#11. Adel, IA

- Typical home value: $386,927
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +29.4%

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#10. Alleman, IA

- Typical home value: $387,942
- 1-year price change: +4.3%
- 5-year price change: +24.3%

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#9. Johnston, IA

- Typical home value: $389,144
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +27.7%

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#8. Saint Charles, IA

- Typical home value: $392,756
- 1-year price change: +5.7%
- 5-year price change: +42.1%

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#7. Van Meter, IA

- Typical home value: $410,738
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +35.6%

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#6. Runnells, IA

- Typical home value: $414,802
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +38.5%

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#5. Clive, IA

- Typical home value: $417,951
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +28.9%

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#4. Polk City, IA

- Typical home value: $421,198
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +29.3%

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#3. Ackworth, IA

- Typical home value: $435,225
- 1-year price change: +3.9%
- 5-year price change: +38.3%

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#2. Panora, IA

- Typical home value: $469,364
- 1-year price change: +4.9%
- 5-year price change: +35.0%

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#1. Cumming, IA

- Typical home value: $528,079
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +31.8%

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