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Johnston, Des Moines, IA—50320

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$267,000
2.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$83,700
41.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
45
49.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.1%
Median Rent
$809
7.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$653
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$809
0.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,380
1.9% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Johnston, Des Moines, IA

As of May '26, the median home price in Johnston, Des Moines, IA is $267,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.3%. This indicates that home prices in Johnston, 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 TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$267,0002.3%
Single Family $276,0002.2%
Condos $164,0002.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$182,0000.6%
    3 Bed
    		$273,0002.2%
    4 Bed
    		$323,0002.5%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.8%
    1 Bedroom
    6.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    24.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    48.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    17.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.4%

    Rental Trends — Johnston, Des Moines, IA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Johnston, Des Moines, IA is $1,090, with a year-over-year rent change of -7.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Johnston, Des Moines, IA is studios: $4,100, 1-bedrooms: $722, 2-bedrooms: $896, 3-bedrooms: $1,590, 4-bedrooms: $2,220. The most common rental property sizes in Johnston, Des Moines, IA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 50.0% and 27.8% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$809$1,090
    Studio Rent $4,100$4,100
    1 Bed Rent $653$722
    2 Bed Rent $809$896
    3 Bed Rent $1,380$1,590
    4 Bed Rent $2,200$2,220
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    1.0%
    1 Bedroom
    15.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    50.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    27.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.4%

    Property Listings — Johnston, Des Moines, IA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Johnston, Des Moines, IA is 45. This is a increase of 49.0% 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 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$308,0001.0%
    Listing Count
    		9312.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%12.0%
    Days on Market
    		4549.0%
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    Demographics — Johnston, Des Moines, IA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Johnston, Des Moines, IA has a population of 23,900, which has increased by 7.6% over the past 5 years. Johnston, Des Moines, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		23,9007.6%
    % Under 18
    		24.7%-19.3%
    % Seniors
    		10.4%8.3%
    % WFH
    		11.3%222.9%
    % w/ College Degree
    		24.0%34.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Johnston, Des Moines, IA is a predominantly white area, with 56.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Johnston, Des Moines, IA is hispanic, making up 19.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 15.2% of the population in Johnston, Des Moines, IA, and this percentage has increased by 22.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		56.5%-1.6%
    % Black
    		8.6%-13.1%
    % Hispanic
    		19.8%15.8%
    % Asian
    		13.1%22.4%
    % Foreign Born
    		15.2%22.6%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Johnston, Des Moines, IA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 423 mortgage originations in Johnston, Des Moines, IA, of which 85.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 60.0%, with 26.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Johnston, Des Moines, IA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		423
    % Conventional Loans
    		85.0%
    % Government Loans
    		15.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Johnston, Des Moines, IA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Johnston, Des Moines, IA under the Section 8 program is 16.0%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Johnston, Des Moines, IA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		410
    Total Units Section 8
    		376
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		16.0%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		80.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$307$653$960
    2 Bedroom$341$809$1,150
    3 Bedroom$160$1,380$1,540
    4 Bedroom-$650$2,200$1,550

    Affordability — Johnston, Des Moines, IA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.9
    Median Home Price$267,000
    Median Household Income$83,700

    Johnston, Des Moines, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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