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West Des Moines, IA Housing Market
Seller's market-0.3% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in West Des Moines, IA is worth $322,185, held roughly flat 0.3% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $337,000, +6.9% year over year (through May 2026). With 2.6 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 34 days, West Des Moines is a seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $322,185 home is about $1,720/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for West Des Moines, IA
Typical home value
$322,185
-0.3% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,359/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$337,000
+6.9% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
34
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
302
2.6 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$84,925
Home costs 3.8x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is West Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Seller's market2.6 months of supply34 days on market98.3% of asking
West Des Moines, IA is a seller's market, based on 2.6 months of supply and homes selling in about 34 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the West Des Moines housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for West Des Moines, IA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $337,000 |
| Median list price | $385,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +6.9% |
| Median price per sq ft | $212/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 34 days |
| Active inventory | 302 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.6 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.3% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 117 |
| New listings (that month) | 143 |
| Listings with a price cut | 36.1% |
| Market condition | Seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for West Des Moines is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in West Des Moines is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have West Des Moines home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in West Des Moines, IA rose 3.9%, from $324,500 to $337,000. The live Zillow value series has held roughly flat 0.3% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 36.1% of West Des Moines listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.6 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 98.3%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in West Des Moines?
Priced off the typical home value of $322,185 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $64,437 | $257,748 | $1,720/mo |
| 5% | $16,109 | $306,076 | $2,043/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,720, that implies roughly $73,714 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in West Des Moines earns $84,925, about $11,211 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.8x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Des Moines?
Typical asking rent in West Des Moines, IA is $1,359/mo, against a typical home value of $322,185. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 19.8x, which means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $1,720 a month — $361 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in West Des Moines?
Active listings in West Des Moines, IA went from 288 in May 2025 to 302 in May 2026, a +4.9% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 290 | 136 |
| July 2025 | 288 | 128 |
| August 2025 | 298 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 289 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 345 | 144 |
| November 2025 | 311 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 277 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 260 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 289 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 300 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 296 | 143 |
| May 2026 | 302 | 143 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does West Des Moines compare to Iowa and the U.S.?
West Des Moines homes sell for $337,000 — 30% above the Iowa median of $258,700. Against the national median of $410,700, West Des Moines runs 18% lower. Year-over-year, West Des Moines moved +6.9% against Iowa's +2.3% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines, IA | $337,000 | +6.9% | 34 days |
| Iowa statewide | $258,700 | +2.3% | 37 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in West Des Moines
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.6. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 36.1%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $323 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $322,185 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median West Des Moines listing goes under contract in 34 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 98.3% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month West Des Moines added 143 new listings against 117 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved -0.3% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside West Des Moines varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in West Des Moines
There are currently 302 homes listed for sale in West Des Moines, Iowa. The median listing price is $385K. Featured listings range from $232,990 to $925,000.
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West Des Moines, IA 50265
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West Des Moines, IA 50265
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West Des Moines, IA 50265
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West Des Moines, IA 50266
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West Des Moines, IA 50265
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2492 SE Fox Valley Dr
West Des Moines, IA 50265
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23
$368,990
2475 SE Billings Pl
West Des Moines, IA 50265
5 bd4 ba2,556 sqft$144/ft²
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35
$385,000
9065 Bishop Dr Apt 106
West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 bd2 ba1,646 sqft$234/ft²
Townhouse1,494 sqft lot
Stephanie Siedenburg · Moeckl Realty LLC
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$545,000
8832 Kingman Dr
West Des Moines, IA 50266
5 bd3 ba1,846 sqft$295/ft²
House11,321 sqft lot
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25
$589,000
8530 Parkside Cir
West Des Moines, IA 50266
3 bd4 ba2,230 sqft$264/ft²
House15,939 sqft lot
Jeffrey Hagel · Jeff Hagel Real Estate
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5
$925,000
8144 Edgewood Ct
West Des Moines, IA 50266
6 bd5 ba2,220 sqft$417/ft²
House15,246 sqft lot
Marc Lee · RE/MAX Precision
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Active listings
302
Homes on market
Median list price
$385K
Avg. days on market
34
Days until sale
New this week
143
Newly listed
Price drops:36.1%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.3%
How much do homes cost in West Des Moines by property type?
How the West Des Moines, IA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $368,750 | $229/sq ft | 68 | 34 days |
| Condo / co-op | $266,000 | $178/sq ft | 47 | 34 days |
| Townhouse | $237,995 | $144/sq ft | 2 | 233 days |
Who lives in West Des Moines?
American Community Survey estimates for West Des Moines. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
69,893
Households
31,825
Median income
$84,925/yr
Median age
36.5 years
Owner-occupied
57.4%
Median home value
$286,300
Median gross rent
$1,194/mo
Mean commute
17.8 min
57.4% of occupied homes in West Des Moines are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $286,300 against Zillow's $322,185 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $1,194/mo, below Zillow's $1,359/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve West Des Moines?
14 schools tracked · 8,983 students
The largest public schools serving West Des Moines, 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.
Valley High School
Grades 10-12 · 2,111 students
Westridge Elementary
Grades PK-6 · 775 students
Valley Southwoods
Grades 9 · 744 students
Jordan Creek Elementary School
Grades PK-6 · 646 students
Stilwell Junior High School
Grades 7-8 · 644 students
Brookview Elementary School
Grades K-5 · 642 students
Hillside Elementary School
Grades PK-6 · 581 students
Woodland Hills Elementary School
Grades K-5 · 569 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near West Des Moines, IA?
Ordered by distance from West Des Moines, not by size. Compare West Des Moines side by side with any of them.
Which ZIP codes are in West Des Moines?
These are the ZIP codes we see on active West Des Moines listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.
West Des Moines housing market FAQ
Is West Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
West Des Moines, IA is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 2.6 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 34 days, and sellers getting 98.3% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in West Des Moines?
The typical home in West Des Moines, IA is worth $322,185 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $337,000, about $212 per square foot.
Is West Des Moines cheaper than the rest of Iowa?
West Des Moines's median sale price of $337,000 is 30% higher than the Iowa statewide median of $258,700, and 18% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in West Des Moines?
Homes in West Des Moines, IA spent a median of 34 days on market before going under contract, versus 37 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in West Des Moines?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $322,185 home is about $1,720 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $73,714 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $84,925.
Are home prices rising in West Des Moines?
The typical home value in West Des Moines, IA held roughly flat 0.3% over the last 12 months, from $323,135 to $322,185 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in West Des Moines?
West Des Moines ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in West Des Moines?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: West Des Moines, IA is a seller's market with 2.6 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 19.8x means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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