Is Des Moines, IA 50310 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Des Moines housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Des Moines, IA 50310 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 13 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 182 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold faster (19 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $242,395. Overall, Des Moines is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Polk County, homes here sell faster than in 97% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Des Moines ranks #51 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 60 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sheldahl 50243 (0% sold over asking) or Alleman 50007 (0% sold over asking), while Elkhart 50073 (40% sold over asking) and Runnells 50237 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.