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Des Moines, IA, Market Trends

  • There are 1439 active listings and 95 new listings in Des Moines, IA.
  • In Des Moines, IA, homes sold for a median price of $236,000 in May 2026.
  • On average, properties in Des Moines, IA sell after 40 days on the market compared to 32 days last year.
  • 1213 homes were sold in Des Moines, IA in May 2026, up from 1153 last year.
  • Des Moines, IA is part of the Polk County R-1 School District, with 58 Elementary Schools, 33 Middle Schools, and 17 High Schools.
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Des Moines Overview

Active Homes
1,439
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New Homes
95
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Open Houses
22
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Price Reduced
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Des Moines, IA Market Trends & Statistics
last updated on June 1, 2026

Schools in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, IA hosts 58 public schools with an average rating of 3 of out 10 by GreatSchools. You can also find 16 private schools.

School Districts
2
Elementary Schools
58
Middle Schools
33
High Schools
17
Carver Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10
Cattell Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10
Delaware Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10
Downtown School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10
Moulton Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10
Wright Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10
Perkins Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10
Hanawalt Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10
Howe Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
Capitol View Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
Lovejoy Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
King Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
Willard Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
Greenwood Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10

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Des Moines Independent Community School District
Saydel Community School District

Des Moines, IA Property Insights

People

People

51% Female/Male
Avg Age is 36 Years Old
School

School

25% with College Degree
87% with High School Diploma
Earnings

Earnings

Avg Household Earnings $60K
20% in Poverty
Elevation

Elevation

870.25 Feet

Tree Coverage

Tree Coverage

13.79%

Average Tree Covering
June Temperature

June Temperature

75° Fahrenheit

H: 85°F   L: 64°F
Days of Sunshine

Days of Sunshine

Moderate

Compared with the National Average
Rainfall

Rainfall

35 Inches

Des Moines, IA Neighborhood Scores

Food

Pets

Walkability

Kid Friendly

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