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West Des Moines, IA Housing Market

$322,185

0.5% 1-yr

The average West Des Moines, IA home value is $322,185, up 0.5% over the past year, and homes go to pending in around 24 days. (Updated on )

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Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), built from the ground up by measuring monthly changes in property level Zestimates, captures both the level and home values across a wide variety of geographies and housing types.

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West Des Moines Key Takeaways

Typical Home Values: $322,185

1-Year Value Change: +0.5%

(Data through August 31, 2026)

West Des Moines Housing Market Overview

1-Year Market Forecast: --
For Sale Inventory: 406 ()
New Listings: 120 ()
Median Sale to List Ratio: 0.985 ()
Median Sale Price: $320,167 ()
Median List Price: $326,100 ()
Percent of Sales Over List Price: 11.9% ()
Percent of Sales Under List Price: 69.1% ()
Median Days to Pending: 24 ()
(Metric availability is based on market coverage and data, housing data available for download in the Housing Data page)
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West Des Moines Rental Market Trends

Average Rent: $1,359 ()
National Average Rent: $1,948 ()
Month-Over-Month Change: 0.2% ()
Year-Over-Year Change: 1.7% ()
How does this data help me?
The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) measures changes in asking rents over time, controlling for changes in the quality of the available rental inventory.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are current home values in West Des Moines, IA?

    The median home value in West Des Moines, IA is $322,185 as of August 2026. This represents a 0.0% increase compared to last month and a 0.5% increase year-over-year.

  • How have home values changed in West Des Moines, IA?

    Home values in West Des Moines, IA have increased by 0.0% month-over-month and 0.5% year-over-year.

  • How do home values in West Des Moines, IA compare to Polk County, Iowa, and the national average?

    The median home value in West Des Moines, IA ($322,185) compares to: Polk County ($281,007), Iowa ($239,547), and the U.S. national median ($368,697).

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