Des Moines County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · score computed October 2026
What is Des Moines County, IA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Des Moines County, IA in its market cycle?
Des Moines County, IA is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Des Moines County, IA?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Des Moines County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $150K | ▼ -7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 48 days | ▼ -4% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.8 | ▲ +26.7% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 185 | ▲ +22.5% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 48 | ▼ -4% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $98 | ▼ -13.8% | Redfin |
How has Des Moines County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Des Moines County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 65 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Des Moines County, IA?
The median sale price in Des Moines County, IA is $150K, having fallen 7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Des Moines County, IA?
Des Moines County, IA scores 84 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Des Moines County, IA's Alpha Score?
Des Moines County, IA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (87/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (48/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Des Moines County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.