What do homes cost across Polk County?
| City | Population | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 212,464 | $183,700 |
| Ankeny | 70,542 | $311,300 |
| West Des Moines | 69,893 | $286,300 |
| Urbandale | 46,026 | $318,800 |
| Johnston | 24,196 | $346,200 |
| Altoona | 20,592 | $257,300 |
| Clive | 18,776 | $379,000 |
| Grimes | 15,810 | $281,000 |
| Pleasant Hill | 10,796 | $284,100 |
What assistance is available in Polk County?
- FirstHome Down Payment and Closing Costs Grant — $2,500 grant; grant; state-level. Iowa Finance Authority · Verified October 23, 2026
- Iowa Finance Authority 2nd Loan Program — Up to 5% of the home's sale price or appraised value (whichever is lower), with no maximum; deferred; state-level. Iowa Finance Authority · Verified October 23, 2026
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- FHFA — 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values
- HUD — 2026 FHA Forward Mortgage Limits (county file)
- FirstHome Down Payment and Closing Costs Grant
- Iowa Finance Authority 2nd Loan Program
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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