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City / Town Overview

West Des Moines, IA

Aggregate real estate market report across all ZIPs in scope
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
356
⇧ 26.2% vs 282 last year
Pending
118
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$370,592
⇧ 0.4% vs $369,206 last year
Average Price
$540,914
⇧ 14.9% vs $470,857 last year
Days on Market
83.5
⇧ 1.1% vs 83 days last year

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The West Des Moines, IA real estate market currently shows 356 active listings, with 118 pending sales. Homes are averaging 83.5 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 74 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 83.5 days on market compared to 82.6 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 0.4% year-over-year, from $369,206 to $370,592.

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Included Areas

West Des Moines: 50265, 50266

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 2  ·  Population: 68,730  ·  Median household income: $82,399

Typical home value: $277,605  ·  Homeownership rate: 58.4%

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