Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA50310

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$233,000
2.0% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$74,500
20.8% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
50
3.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
0.4%
Median Rent
$900
15.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$650
2.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$900
18.4% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,800
8.6% YoY Growth

Property Listings — Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA is 50. This is a decrease of -3.0% 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 37.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$240,0000.0%
Listing Count
18537.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.7%37.0%
Days on Market
50-3.0%
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Demographics — Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA has a population of 31,300, which has decreased by -1.9% over the past 5 years. Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.1% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 36.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.0% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
31,300-1.9%
% Under 18
22.1%0.9%
% Seniors
14.6%12.3%
% WFH
14.0%337.5%
% w/ College Degree
36.4%2.8%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA is a predominantly white area, with 64.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA is black, making up 14.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 18.7% of the population in Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA, and this percentage has increased by 32.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
64.8%-9.1%
% Black
14.0%60.9%
% Hispanic
7.7%11.6%
% Asian
9.6%-5.9%
% Foreign Born
18.7%32.6%
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Mortgage and Risk — Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 615 mortgage originations in Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 29.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
615
% Conventional Loans
86.0%
% Government Loans
14.0%
% Investor Loans
6.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
8.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA under the Section 8 program is 10.5%. 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 Windsor Twp, 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
450
Total Units Section 8
406
% Rentals under Section 8
10.5%
% Occupied Section 8
84.6%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom$340$650$990
2 Bedroom$280$900$1,180
3 Bedroom-$220$1,800$1,580
4 Bedroom-$260$1,850$1,590

Affordability — Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio2.8
Median Home Price$233,000
Median Household Income$74,500

Windsor Twp, Des Moines, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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