Des Moines, IA
Metro area in Iowa · Updated Jan 2026
12-Month Forecast ↑ +0.4%
Median Home Value
$284,525
↑ +1.6%
Year-over-year
Median Rent
$1,245/mo
↑ +1.9%
Year-over-year
Rental Yield
5.3%
Good for investors
5-Year Appreciation
+28.5%
Income Needed to Buy
$80,592
20% down, 30% DTI max
Active Listings
3,121
For-sale inventory
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19
Neutral market
Price Forecast
1 Month
↑ +0.2%
3 Months
↑ +0.5%
12 Months
↑ +0.4%