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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the West Des Moines area can be challenging. Home prices in West Des Moines are now at a median cost of $256,746, higher than the Iowa average of $182,666.
The average cost of rent is $1,094/mo in West Des Moines, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the West Des Moines area. While nearly 33.08% of residents own their homes outright in West Des Moines, 46.12% rent.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in West Des Moines is $6,733 per month. Households that rent pay about 16.25% of their income on rent here. West Des Moines's most expensive areas are in the central regions, while the cheapest areas are in the northeastern parts of the city.
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