Des Moines County, IA home prices

Des Moines County, IA: the typical home is worth $149,889 as of 2026-05, up +2.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $109/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1985: $52,374 → 2026: $149,889 (2.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $149,889, homes in Des Moines County sit 22% below the Iowa median ($192,409) and 36% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #88 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 41 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.5× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~27% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$740/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $872/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Henderson County, IL ($124,943) · Henry County, IA ($190,974) · Louisa County, IA ($172,248) · Lee County, IA ($125,369) · Warren County, IL ($116,364) · Mercer County, IL ($169,283)