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Waukee, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
26,974
Population
1,231/sq mi density
$106,728
Median Income
$52,233 per capita
$328,200
Home Value
$341,897 Zillow
$1,290
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
62
Violent Crime/100K
759 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$106,728 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$328,200 home value, $1,290/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$328,200
16% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,290/mo
11% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.3%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
10,318
Median year built: 2008
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$328,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$341,897
Median Sale Price
$366,500
Median List Price
$395,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.3%
Owner-Occupied
30.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$1,290/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,502/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
86 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
42
Price Drops
25.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$235
Active Inventory
310
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2008
Average age of housing stock: 18 years
Homeownership Rate
69.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $328,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,897 |
| Median Sale Price | $366,500 |
| Median List Price | $395,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $235 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,290 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,502 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
| Days on Market | 86 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.8% |
| Homes Sold | 42 |
| Active Inventory | 310 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $235 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,318 |
| Median Year Built | 2008 |
| Rent Burden | 26.0% |