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West Des Moines, IA

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

Market Analysis

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

The West Des Moines, IA real estate market currently shows 429 active listings, with 149 pending sales. Homes are averaging 62.7 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 107 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 62.7 days on market compared to 58.1 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 0.7% year-over-year, from $358,657 to $361,345.

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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
429
⇧ 33.2% vs 322 last year
Pending
149
35% pending ratio
Median Price
$361,345
⇧ 0.7% vs $358,657 last year
Average Price
$520,289
⇧ 6% vs $490,697 last year
Days on Market
62.7
⇧ 7.9% vs 58 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$230
⇩ 0.5% vs $231/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,564 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

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