West Des Moines, IA 50266 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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West Des Moines, IA—50266

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$337,000

0.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$85,300

12.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

61

34.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.4%

Median Rent

$1,170

26.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,240

43.3% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,480

14.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,950

0.0% 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 $337,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.1%. This indicates that home prices in West Des Moines, IA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$337,000	0.1%
Single Family	$387,000	0.5%
Condos	$192,000	4.9%

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 $1,500, with a year-over-year rent change of -26.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in West Des Moines, IA is studios: $1,070, 1-bedrooms: $1,390, 2-bedrooms: $1,480, 3-bedrooms: $2,060, 4-bedrooms: $2,530. The most common rental property sizes in West Des Moines, IA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 50.6% and 25.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,170	$1,500
Studio Rent	$1,100	$1,070
1 Bed Rent	$1,240	$1,390
2 Bed Rent	$1,480	$1,480
3 Bed Rent	$1,950	$2,060
4 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,530

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

7.8%

1 Bedroom

25.9%

2 Bedrooms

50.6%

3 Bedrooms

14.2%

4 Bedrooms

1.3%

5+ Bedrooms

0.2%

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 61. This is a increase of 34.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$385,000	1.0%
Listing Count	333	29.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	29.0%
Days on Market	61	34.0%

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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 36,800, which has increased by 27.2% over the past 5 years. West Des Moines, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.6% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 60.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 19.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	36,800	27.2%
% Under 18	19.6%	-10.1%
% Seniors	13.3%	15.7%
% WFH	19.3%	503.1%
% w/ College Degree	60.0%	-2.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Des Moines, IA is a predominantly white area, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in West Des Moines, IA is asian, making up 8.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 12.1% of the population in West Des Moines, IA, and this percentage has decreased by 9.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	79.8%	-1.8%
% Black	2.9%	-27.5%
% Hispanic	5.1%	21.4%
% Asian	8.0%	-7.0%
% Foreign Born	12.1%	-9.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — West Des Moines, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 663 mortgage originations in West Des Moines, IA, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 16.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in West Des Moines, IA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	663
% Conventional Loans	92.0%
% Government Loans	8.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	5.0%

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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 3.0%. 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. 3-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 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	301
Total Units Section 8	301
% Rentals under Section 8	3.0%
% Occupied Section 8	94.2%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$10	$1,240	$1,230
2 Bedroom	-$10	$1,480	$1,470
3 Bedroom	$20	$1,950	$1,970
4 Bedroom	-$520	$2,500	$1,980