City Intelligence
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 weather (A+).
Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.
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%
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
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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.