Active Listings
3,272
⇧ 7.9% vs 3,033 last year
Data as of June 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Polk County, IA real estate market currently shows 3,272 active listings, with 1,335 pending sales. Homes are averaging 52 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 239 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
The median listing price has fallen 4% year-over-year, from $338,425 to $324,950.
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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, 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.