Housing & Real Estate — West Des Moines, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 33,605 |
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| Occupied | 31,825 |
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| Vacant | 1,780 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 18,252 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 13,573 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $309,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$369,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,194/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $4,711/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 16.5% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 32.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 6,569 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 6,594 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 6,537 |
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| Built before 1960 | 4,233 |
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| Median Year Built | 1992 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
