West Des Moines, IA 50265 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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West Des Moines, IA—50265

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$315,000

2.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$84,600

19.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

52

5.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.1%

Median Rent

$1,200

11.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$875

12.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,000

21.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,880

13.1% YoY Growth

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Home Price Trends — West Des Moines, IA

As of May '26, the median home price in West Des Moines, IA is $315,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.0%. This indicates that home prices in West Des Moines, IA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$315,000	2.0%
Single Family	$324,000	2.2%
Condos	$186,000	-6.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — West Des Moines, IA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in West Des Moines, IA is $1,480, with a year-over-year rent change of 11.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in West Des Moines, IA is studios: $825, 1-bedrooms: $944, 2-bedrooms: $1,180, 3-bedrooms: $1,900, 4-bedrooms: $2,660. The most common rental property sizes in West Des Moines, IA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 62.2% and 19.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,200	$1,480
Studio Rent	$825	$825
1 Bed Rent	$875	$944
2 Bed Rent	$1,000	$1,180
3 Bed Rent	$1,880	$1,900
4 Bed Rent	$2,400	$2,660

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.4%

1 Bedroom

19.8%

2 Bedrooms

62.2%

3 Bedrooms

12.4%

4 Bedrooms

2.8%

5+ Bedrooms

0.3%

Property Listings — West Des Moines, IA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in West Des Moines, IA is 52. This is a decrease of -5.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$345,000	1.0%
Listing Count	171	27.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	27.0%
Days on Market	52	-5.0%

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Demographics — West Des Moines, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Des Moines, IA has a population of 33,100, which has increased by 2.9% over the past 5 years. West Des Moines, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.1% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 48.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	33,100	2.9%
% Under 18	23.1%	-0.9%
% Seniors	16.1%	8.1%
% WFH	14.8%	279.5%
% w/ College Degree	48.5%	-0.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Des Moines, IA is a predominantly white area, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in West Des Moines, IA is hispanic, making up 7.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.4% of the population in West Des Moines, IA, and this percentage has increased by 2.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	76.6%	-4.2%
% Black	4.3%	-20.4%
% Hispanic	7.2%	-2.7%
% Asian	6.7%	24.1%
% Foreign Born	10.4%	2.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — West Des Moines, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 259 mortgage originations in West Des Moines, IA, of which 90.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 22.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in West Des Moines, IA. Investor activity is low, as 7.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	259
% Conventional Loans	90.0%
% Government Loans	10.0%
% Investor Loans	7.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — West Des Moines, IA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in West Des Moines, IA under the Section 8 program is 4.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in West Des Moines, IA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	185
Total Units Section 8	185
% Rentals under Section 8	4.0%
% Occupied Section 8	80.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$115	$875	$990
2 Bedroom	$180	$1,000	$1,180
3 Bedroom	-$300	$1,880	$1,580
4 Bedroom	-$810	$2,400	$1,590