Active Listings
3,222
⇧ 9.3% vs 2,949 last year
Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Polk County, IA real estate market currently shows 3,222 active listings, with 885 pending sales. Homes are averaging 61 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 273 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 61 days on market compared to 60 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 0.9% year-over-year, from $316,250 to $313,450.
Population: 489,044 · Density: 846.9/mi² · Median household income: $82,945
Typical home value: $236,632 · Homeownership: 69%
Des Moines: 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305, 50308, 50309, 50310, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50316
Western Gateway: 50328, 50329, 50331
Alleman: 50007
Altoona: 50009
Berwick: 50032
Bondurant: 50035
Clive: 50325
King Irving: 50306
Waveland Park: 50311
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.