How long do homes take to sell in Des moines, IA?

Median days on market: 168 days.

What is the natural-hazard risk in Des moines, IA?

Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave.

Is Des moines, IA in a flood zone?

Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.

What is the wildfire risk in Des moines, IA?

Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).

What is the radon potential in Des moines, IA?

High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.

Are there Superfund sites near Des moines, IA?

3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Des Moines TCE, 0.9 mi.

How many schools serve Des moines, IA?

50 schools (30 elementary, 9 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).

Is Des moines, IA walkable?

Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).

What is the air quality in Des moines, IA?

Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).

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IA area data

Des moines, IA

Aggregated across 9 ZIP codes in Des moines.

Population: 169,200 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Des moines, IA is $235,919 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $274,475 after a median 168 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,116/month. 50 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$235,919

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

168

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value: $235,919
1-year appreciation: -0.2%
3-year appreciation: +6.7%
5-year appreciation: +21.4%
10-year appreciation: +80.5%
All-time peak (2024-04): $240,465
House Price Index (state): 379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price: $274,475
Median list price: $241,236
Median price per sqft: $183
1-year sale-price change: +12.5%
Median days on market: 168 days
Homes sold (recent period): 30
For-sale inventory: 786
Sale-to-list ratio: 98.0%
Active listings: 34
1-year forecast: +0.6%
Days to pending: 45 days
New listings (monthly): 245

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent: $1,116/mo
1-year rent change: +3.9%
Studio fair-market rent: $1,014/mo
1BR fair-market rent: $1,058/mo
2BR fair-market rent: $1,257/mo
3BR fair-market rent: $1,710/mo
4BR fair-market rent: $1,756/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low): 89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level): 13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level): $10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national): 6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national): 6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools: 50
Elementary schools: 30
Middle schools: 9
High schools: 7
School districts serving the area: Des Moines Independent Comm School District, Saydel Comm School District
Schools include: Downtown School, Walnut Street School, Virtual Campus, Hillis Elementary School, Hoover High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county): Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county): strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county): coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location): includes X
Flood risk level: Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county): Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone: 18.0%
Radon potential (county): High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi: 3
Nearest Superfund site: Des Moines TCE (0.9 mi)

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature: 57.5°F
Average high: 65.8°F
Average low: 49.5°F
Annual precipitation: 41.7 in
Annual snowfall: 19.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone: 5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating: Moderate
Median AQI (annual): 52
Days with Good air quality: 168
Days with Moderate air quality: 182
Days with Unhealthy air quality: 3
Highest AQI recorded (year): 166

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index: 12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency: -21,860
Jobs reachable by car (30 min): 85,943
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min): 64,307

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi: 157
Nearest airport: Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport: Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi): 2
Hospitals include: UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI, VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, CLIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS): 3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS): 3.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating: Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county): -1,132 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built: 1,964
Housing built before 1970: 54.5%
Housing built 2000 or later: 18.5%
Median annual property tax: $3,789
Mean commute to work: 16 min
Households with broadband internet: 69.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment: 276,007
Average weekly wage: $1,354
Top industries (by employment): Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county): 2,295

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

	Des moines	State median	US median
Median home value	$235,919	$211,348	$289,727
Median sale price	$274,475	$220,000	$325,000
Median days on market	168 days	48 days	51 days
Typical rent	$1,116/mo	$1,175/mo	$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax	$3,789	$1,927	$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Des moines, IA?: $235,919.
What is the median sale price in Des moines, IA?: $274,475.
How long do homes take to sell in Des moines, IA?: Median days on market: 168 days.
What is typical rent in Des moines, IA?: Typical rent: $1,116/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Des moines, IA?: Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave.
Is Des moines, IA in a flood zone?: Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Des moines, IA?: Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Des moines, IA?: High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Des moines, IA?: 3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Des Moines TCE, 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve Des moines, IA?: 50 schools (30 elementary, 9 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Des moines, IA walkable?: Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Des moines, IA?: Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Des moines, IA?: Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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