The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50170 sells for about $308,500, or $229 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $814 a month.
ZIP 50170 — Monroe
The Des Moines housing market remains balanced with steady price appreciation and consistent inventory levels. Demand is supported by a strong local economy and high quality of life, though buyers remain sensitive to interest rate fluctuations. Overall, the market shows resilience with moderate growth expected through the remainder of the year.
This area is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a balance of suburban amenities, high-quality schools, and convenient access to the Des Moines employment core.
Median prices moved up 1.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 3.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.9% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.7% · poverty 7.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 50170, Polk County IA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime trends in the Des Moines metro area remain generally consistent with national averages for mid-sized cities.
The area is served by highly-rated public school districts, including West Des Moines Community Schools, which are frequently recognized for strong academic performance and college readiness.
The region faces moderate risks from severe weather, including thunderstorms and occasional wind events, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located in designated floodplains.
The area benefits from a robust economic base anchored by insurance, financial services, and technology sectors, with ongoing infrastructure investments supporting steady residential and commercial expansion.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Iowa) — Iowa Property Tax Assessment Limitation: The taxable value is determined by applying an assessment limitation (rollback) to the assessed market value. The limitation is calculated annually to restrict the growth in aggregate taxable value for the residential class to 3% statewide.
Residents typically enjoy a straightforward commute to downtown Des Moines via major highway corridors like I-235 and I-35, with average commute times remaining competitive for the region.
The area features extensive access to public parks, trail systems, and recreational facilities, alongside proximity to major shopping centers and dining districts in the West Des Moines corridor.
The rental market remains stable with moderate vacancy pressure, driven by a mix of long-term residents and professionals attracted to the area's economic stability.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the financial services and insurance industries, with major employers maintaining significant corporate campuses in the area.
The area is well-connected by a network of highways and arterial roads, facilitating efficient travel throughout the Des Moines metropolitan region.
Development activity is focused on infill projects and the expansion of mixed-use commercial districts to accommodate population growth.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments to determine property values for tax purposes, following state-mandated guidelines.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including school, community college, and emergency service districts that provide localized funding.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, with competitive rates available through a variety of national and local carriers.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles and local housing market reports.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Iowa Speedway4.510.1 mi
- Knoxville Raceway4.814.9 mi
- Toad Valley Golf Course4.219.1 mi
- Tulip Time Information4.812.4 mi
- The Cellar Peanut Pub - Pella4.712.5 mi
- Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge4.710.5 mi
- Red Rock Dam4.612.8 mi
- Valle Drive In4.611.1 mi
- Cordova Observation Tower4.88.1 mi
- Elk Rock State Park4.59.7 mi
- Pella Historical Village & Vermeer Windmill4.712.5 mi
- National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum4.814.8 mi
- Vermeer Museum & Global Pavilion4.814 mi
- Pella's Sunken Gardens Windmill4.812.2 mi
- Vermeer Mill4.812.5 mi
- Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge4.710.5 mi
- Red Rock Dam4.612.8 mi
- Elk Rock State Park4.59.7 mi
- Whitebreast Park - Lake Red Rock4.611.1 mi
- Maytag Park4.610.3 mi
- Red Rock Marina4.710.5 mi
- Rock Creek Marina4.619.4 mi
- Bos Landen Golf Course4.412.2 mi
- Westwood Golf Course4.510.7 mi
- Nederlanders Tap & Golf4.812.6 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.411.1 mi
- Theisen's Home Farm Auto of Newton4.311.4 mi
- Newton Plaza411.3 mi
- Des Moines International Airport4.330.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large municipal park featuring a lake, beach, and extensive trail network.
Major regional shopping and dining destination serving the metro area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.