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Des Moines, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
212,464
Population
2,410/sq mi density
$63,966
Median Income
$36,459 per capita
$183,700
Home Value
$204,843 Zillow
$1,054
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
712
Violent Crime/100K
4,091 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,966 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$183,700 home value, $1,054/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
712 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$183,700
35% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
9% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.4%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
96,245
Median year built: 1960
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$183,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$204,843
Median Sale Price
$216,500
Median List Price
$219,499
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.4%
Owner-Occupied
39.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$733/mo
1 Bedroom
$810/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,426/mo
Census median rent:
$1,054/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,141/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
73 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
181
Price Drops
30.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$189
Active Inventory
651
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1960
Average age of housing stock: 66 years
Homeownership Rate
60.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $183,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,843 |
| Median Sale Price | $216,500 |
| Median List Price | $219,499 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $189 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,054 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,141 |
| FMR Studio | $733 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $810 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,426 |
Market
| Days on Market | 73 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 30.7% |
| Homes Sold | 181 |
| Active Inventory | 651 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $189 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 96,245 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |