Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Pleasant Hill, IA—50327

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$313,000

0.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$90,800

9.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

26.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.8%

Median Rent

$1,340

12.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$860

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,200

8.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,900

9.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Pleasant Hill, IA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Pleasant Hill, IA is $313,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.6%. This indicates that home prices in Pleasant Hill, IA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$313,000	0.6%
Single Family	$321,000	0.6%
Condos	$254,000	1.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Pleasant Hill, IA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Pleasant Hill, IA is $1,620, with a year-over-year rent change of 12.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Pleasant Hill, IA is 1-bedrooms: $1,630, 2-bedrooms: $1,160, 3-bedrooms: $1,820, 4-bedrooms: $2,800. The most common rental property sizes in Pleasant Hill, IA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 48.7% and 34.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,340	$1,620
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$860	$1,630
2 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,160
3 Bed Rent	$1,900	$1,820
4 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,800

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

16.9%

2 Bedrooms

48.7%

3 Bedrooms

34.4%

Property Listings — Pleasant Hill, IA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Pleasant Hill, IA is 61. This is a increase of 7.0% 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 35.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$360,000	13.0%
Listing Count	63	-5.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.4%	-5.0%
Days on Market	72	26.0%

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Demographics — Pleasant Hill, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Pleasant Hill, IA has a population of 12,900, which has increased by 13.1% over the past 5 years. Pleasant Hill, IA is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 32.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	12,900	13.1%
% Under 18	26.2%	7.4%
% Seniors	20.7%	34.4%
% WFH	11.8%	168.2%
% w/ College Degree	32.3%	-3.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Pleasant Hill, IA is a predominantly white area, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Pleasant Hill, IA is hispanic, making up 7.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.2% of the population in Pleasant Hill, IA, and this percentage has increased by 31.2% 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	83.9%	-4.3%
% Black	4.1%	95.2%
% Hispanic	7.2%	50.0%
% Asian	3.3%	37.5%
% Foreign Born	4.2%	31.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Pleasant Hill, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 262 mortgage originations in Pleasant Hill, IA, of which 82.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 55.0%, with 23.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Pleasant Hill, IA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	262
% Conventional Loans	82.0%
% Government Loans	18.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Pleasant Hill, IA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Pleasant Hill, IA under the Section 8 program is 12.6%. 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 Pleasant Hill, IA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	142
Total Units Section 8	142
% Rentals under Section 8	12.6%
% Occupied Section 8	80.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$200	$860	$1,060
2 Bedroom	$70	$1,200	$1,270
3 Bedroom	-$200	$1,900	$1,700
4 Bedroom	-$590	$2,300	$1,710

Pleasant Hill, IA—50327

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Pleasant Hill, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Pleasant Hill, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Pleasant Hill, IA

Demographics — Pleasant Hill, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Pleasant Hill, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Pleasant Hill, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Pleasant Hill, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Pleasant Hill, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.3
Median Home Price	$313,000
Median Household Income	$90,800

Pleasant Hill, IA—50327

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Pleasant Hill, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Pleasant Hill, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Pleasant Hill, IA

Demographics — Pleasant Hill, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Pleasant Hill, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Pleasant Hill, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Pleasant Hill, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Pleasant Hill, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Altoona, IA

West Des Moines Fringe, Des Moines, IA

Berwick

Johnston, Des Moines, IA

Carlisle, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

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