
935 SW Cattail Rd
Grimes, IA 50111
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Housing market overview · Updated monthly ·
$360,000median sale price
The median home sale price in Grimes, IA is $360,000, up 8.1% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 82 days with 85 active listings. The market is currently a balanced market. (Source: Redfin monthly MLS data, as of May 2026 — the most recent Redfin release; Redfin publishes each month's data on a ~6-week lag.)
Grimes, IA is currently a balanced market, based on 3.4 months of supply and homes selling in about 82 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
25
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
82
Average pace
Active listings
85
3.4 months supply
Sale-to-list
98.8%
Below asking
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $360,000 |
| Median list price | $369,900 |
| Year-over-year price change | +8.1% |
| Average days on market | 82 days |
| Active inventory | 85 listings |
| Months of supply | 3.4 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.8% |
| Median price per sq ft | $268/sq ft |
| Homes sold (latest month) | 25 |
| New listings (latest month) | 51 |
| Listings with a price cut | 24.7% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
How the Grimes, IA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos, and townhouses.
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $424,875 | $290/sq ft | 18 | 104 days |
| Condo / Co-op | $212,000 | $156/sq ft | 7 | 46 days |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
The Grimes housing market is currently classified as a balanced market with a median sale price of $360,000. Prices have risen 8.1% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 82 days on market, indicating 3.4 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.The price-to-income ratio of 3.4x provides context for how home values compare to local earning capacity.
There are currently 85 homes listed for sale in Grimes, Iowa. The median listing price is $370K. Featured listings range from $119,000 to $925,000.

Grimes, IA 50111
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Stephen Kerr · Century 21 Signature

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Jonathan Lee · RE/MAX Precision

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Elizabeth Ortmann · RE/MAX Concepts

Grimes, IA 50111
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Active listings
85
Homes on market
Median list price
$370K
Avg. days on market
82
Days until sale
New this week
51
Newly listed
Population
15,810
Median income
$104,497/yr
Median age
34.3 years
Owner-occupied
70.0%
College grads
47.6%
Avg commute
19.4 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS
Zillow home value
$351,743
Zillow rent index
$1,435/mo
Price-to-rent ratio
20.4x
Price-to-income
3.4x
Source: Zillow Research
Grimes is a community of approximately 16K residents with a median age of 34.3 years.The median household income is $104,497, which reflects a relatively affluent area with strong earning potential. 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, indicating a highly educated population.
Homeownership rates are at 70.0%, reflecting strong community stability and long-term resident commitment. The average commute time is 19.4 minutes, which makes this an excellent choice for those seeking short commutes to employment centers.Overall, Grimes offers a balanced lifestyle with accessible home values relative to local income levels.
5 schools tracked · 3,037 students
The largest public schools serving Grimes, IA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Dallas Center-Grimes High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,027 students
Heritage Elementary
Grades PK-4 · 567 students
DC-G Oak View
Grades 7-8 · 565 students
South Prairie Elementary
Grades K-4 · 455 students
North Ridge Elementary
Grades K-4 · 423 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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For investors evaluating Grimes, the price-to-rent ratio of 20.4x indicates higher purchase prices relative to rental income, typical of appreciation-focused markets. The market has appreciated 8.1% year-over-year, reflecting ongoing demand and value growth.Use our rent vs. buy calculator to analyze whether owning or renting makes more financial sense based on Grimes's current market conditions and your specific situation. Estimate your monthly payment with the mortgage calculator using Grimes's median home price.
The median home sale price in Grimes is $360,000, up 8.1% from last year.
Homes typically spend 82 days on market before going under contract.
The median household income is $104,497 per year.
With 3.4 months of supply, Grimes is currently a balanced market.
There are currently 85 homes listed for sale in Grimes, IA.
The Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Grimes is $351,743, representing the typical home value in the area.
The median condo/co-op sale price in Grimes, IA is $212,000, compared to $424,875 for a single-family home, based on the latest Redfin data.
The median single-family home price in Grimes, IA is $424,875 (about $290 per square foot).
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