Active Listings
3,053
⇧ 7.3% vs 2,846 last year
Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Polk County, IA real estate market currently shows 3,053 active listings, with 1,251 pending sales. Homes are averaging 53 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 207 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 53 days on market compared to 51 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 5% year-over-year, from $334,945 to $318,250.
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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, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50316, 50317
Western Gateway: 50950, 50328, 50329, 50330, 50331
Alleman: 50007
Altoona: 50009
Berwick: 50032
Bondurant: 50035
Clive: 50325
King Irving: 50306
Beaverdale: 50310
Waveland Park: 50311
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.