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West Des Moines, IA

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Buyer's Market
June 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The West Des Moines, IA real estate market currently shows 527 active listings, with 187 pending sales. Homes are averaging 55.9 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 105 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 55.9 days on market compared to 49.2 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 2.2% year-over-year, from $365,231 to $373,201.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 68,730  ·  Density: 638.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $82,399

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

Included Areas

West Des Moines: 50265, 50266

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
527
⇧ 24.9% vs 422 last year
Pending
187
35% pending ratio
Median Price
$373,201
⇧ 2.2% vs $365,231 last year
Average Price
$536,376
⇧ 11.1% vs $482,646 last year
Days on Market
55.9
⇧ 13.6% vs 49 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$225
⇧ 6.6% vs $211/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,574 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

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