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West Des Moines, IA Real Estate

West Des Moines is a city in Polk County, Iowa with a population of about 69,893. The median home value is near $286,300, and median rent runs around $1,194/mo.

Market + demographic figures: U.S. Census ACS (2023 5-year). Geocoding: OpenStreetMap.

Median Home Value
$286,300
Median Rent
$1,194/mo
Population
69,893
Median Income
$84,925
Median Age
36.5
Homeownership
57.4%

Monthly payment on a median West Des Moines home

Example for a $286,300 home: 20% down, 30-yr at ~6.75%, IA property tax ~1.52%, 0.4% insurance.

Est. monthly (PITI)
$1,944
Principal & interest
$1,486
Property tax / mo
$363
Down payment (20%)
$57,260

West Des Moines at a glance

  • 35.7% of residents 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
  • 57.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
  • Median household income is $84,925.
  • Always verify the assigned school district, flood zone, and HOA for a specific address before signing.

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