Active Listings
1,019
⇧ 10.5% vs 922 last year
Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Des Moines, IA real estate market currently shows 1,019 active listings, with 318 pending sales. Homes are averaging 82.9 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 97 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 82.9 days on market compared to 64.2 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 7.9% year-over-year, from $260,732 to $240,059.
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Population: 221,145 · Density: 1,156.0/mi² · Median household income: $64,475
Typical home value: $183,411 · Homeownership: 63.2%
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