In Des Moines, Iowa, the median home price is $150,712, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $62,928; the population is 38,487; schools rate 7.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 412.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 18.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Des Moines at a glance
Population
38,487
Median Household Income
$62,928
Typical Home Value
$150,712
School District Rating
7.3
Violent Crime Rate
412.7
Avg Commute Time
18.0
About Des Moines
Des Moines has a population of 38,487. The median home value is $150,712, 37% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $62,928 (16% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Burlington, West Burlington, and Mediapolis.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Des Moines
17 towns, by population.
County rankings in Iowa
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Des Moines at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Des Moines?
- Des Moines has a population of 38,487 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Des Moines?
- The median home value in Des Moines is $150,712. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Des Moines?
- Median household income in Des Moines is $62,928 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Des Moines in?
- Des Moines is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Des Moines?
- Des Moines contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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