Des Moines County, IA Housing Market

$141,709

1.9% 1-yr

The average Des Moines County, IA home value is $141,709, up 1.9% over the past year, and homes go to pending in around 63 days. (Updated on 2/28/2026)

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Des Moines County Key Takeaways

Typical Home Values: $141,709

1-Year Value Change: +1.9%

(Data through February 28, 2026)

Des Moines County Housing Market Overview

1-Year Market Forecast: --

For Sale Inventory: 144 (February 28, 2026)

New Listings: 32 (February 28, 2026)

Median Sale to List Ratio: --

Median Sale Price: $133,817 (January 31, 2026)

Median List Price: $145,967 (February 28, 2026)

Percent of Sales Over List Price: --

Percent of Sales Under List Price: --

Median Days to Pending: 63 (February 28, 2026)

(Metric availability is based on market coverage and data)

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Zillow's metrics provide valuable market data by tracking market changes in different locations and housing types.

Cities in Des Moines County

NameMedian ZHVI
Sperry$297,447
Burlington$120,861
Mediapolis$213,579
West Burlington$162,462
Yarmouth--
Middletown$173,150
Gulfport--
Danville$230,459
New London$176,666

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Des Moines County Rental Market Trends

Average Rent: $867 (February 28, 2026)

National Average Rent: $1,895 (February 28, 2026)

Month-Over-Month Change: -0.4% (February 28, 2026)

Year-Over-Year Change: --

How does this data help me?
The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) measures changes in asking rents over time, controlling for changes in the quality of the available rental inventory.