Polk County, IA home prices

Polk County, IA: the typical home is worth $283,372 as of 2026-05, up +1.0% over the past year and +143.6% since 2000. Listings run about $220/sq ft…

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

1975: $36,420 → 2026: $283,372 (7.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $283,372, homes in Polk County sit 47% above the Iowa median ($192,409) and 21% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #10 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 52 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.6× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,399/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,235/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Dallas County, IA ($356,213) · Warren County, IA ($324,169) · Story County, IA ($295,500) · Jasper County, IA ($233,695) · Boone County, IA ($234,809) · Madison County, IA ($338,232)