City Intelligence
Des Moines, IA
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Des Moines. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
31,976
Median Home
$197K
Median Income
$73K
Zip Codes Covered
1
With a population of 31,976, Des Moines is a mid-sized IA city. Median household income is $73K with homes valued around $197K. The city scores highest in environment (A+).
Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.
Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Des Moines, IA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$197K
Vacancy Rate
6.0%
Owner-Occupied
70%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Des Moines, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
50310
Area StatsPop: 31,976
Home Value: $197K
Des Moines Area Map
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Schools Near Des Moines
Schools in and around Des Moines, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (12)
Cattell Elementary School
Crocker Elementary School
Edmunds Elementary School
Findley Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School
Hanawalt Elementary
Hillis Elementary School
Howe Elementary
Hubbell Elementary
King Elementary School
Madison Elementary School
McKinley Elementary School
Middle Schools (5)
Brody Middle School
Callanan Middle School
Downtown School
Harding Middle School
Meredith Middle School
High Schools (3)
East High School
Hoover High School
Lincoln High School
Private Schools (10)
AIRAZI ACADEMY
BERGMAN ACADEMY
COTTONTAIL CREEK MONTESSORI SCHOOL
DOWLING CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
GOSPEL ASSEMBLY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
HOLY TRINITY
MT OLIVE LUTHERAN SCHOOL
SACRED HEART SCHOOL
ST ANTHONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Livability Grades
How Des Moines stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Des Moines and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.