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Houses in Adel, IA (Dallas County) — Census median home value $320,500, county listing prices up about 0.6% over the past year. Market data for Adel houses and the broader area.
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Adel, IA is in Dallas County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Adel and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,259, with a median household income of $96,905. Census data puts Adel houses at a median value of $320,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Dallas County's current median listing price runs $439,950, up about 0.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Adel housing market
Adel is in Dallas County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Adel and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$320,500
Population (Census ACS)
6,259
Median household income
$96,905
County price trend (2025)
1.35% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Adel market snapshot
Population
6,259
County
Dallas County
Median Household Income
$96,905
Median Home Value (city)
$320,500
Median Listing Price (Dallas County)
$439,950
Median Gross Rent
$842/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Adel's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $320,500. Separately, Dallas County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $439,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Dallas County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.35% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Adel has an estimated population of 6,259 and a median household income of $96,905, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Adel's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 10% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Adel
County guide: Dallas County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Adel.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Dallas County and other Iowa communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include De Soto, Dallas Center, Waukee, Van Meter, Redfield, Minburn, Clive, Grimes, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Dexter, Linden, Granger, Perry, Bouton, Dawson.
De Soto market data
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Nearby city · ~16.7 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Earlham (~9.8 mi), Diamondhead Lake (~13.3 mi), Windsor Heights (~15.5 mi), Johnston (~15.9 mi), Woodward (~17.5 mi), Winterset (~17.9 mi), Norwalk (~18.6 mi), Panora (~19.0 mi), Polk City (~19.1 mi), Patterson (~19.3 mi), Saylorville (~20.5 mi), Madrid (~20.9 mi), Bevington (~20.9 mi), Des Moines (~20.9 mi), Menlo (~21.1 mi), Yale (~21.2 mi).
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Census & home facts
Adel data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,259
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$320,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$96,905
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$842
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.35%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$439,950
Census place type
city
County
Dallas County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.39 sq mi
Census GEOID
1900505
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
NewUSAHouses.com communities
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Southbridge Townhomes ↗
D.R. Horton · Adel, Iowa · ~1.1 mi · from $209,990
Lennar at Southbridge ↗
Lennar · Adel, Iowa · ~1.3 mi · from $384,990
Southbridge Farms ↗
D.R. Horton · Adel, Iowa · ~1.5 mi · from $377,990
Southbridge ↗
D.R. Horton · Adel, Iowa · ~1.5 mi · from $339,990
The Horton Series at Stratford Crossing ↗
D.R. Horton · Waukee, Iowa · ~5.7 mi · from $459,990
Local life
Life in Adel
Schools
Waukee Comm School District — 17 schools, 13,082 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Dallas addresses may be served by Waukee Comm School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Adel FAQ
What are houses worth in Adel, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Adel at $320,500. Dallas County's current median listing price runs $439,950, up about 0.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Adel, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Adel, Census ACS data shows a median value of $320,500. Active listing prices in Dallas County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Adel, IA?
Adel houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Dallas County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Adel, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Adel's population at approximately 6,259.
What's the median rent in Adel, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Adel at approximately $842 per month.
What is the median household income in Adel, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Adel at approximately $96,905.
Is the Adel housing market growing?
Dallas County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.35% annual change in 2025.
Is Adel, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Adel's median home value at about 3.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 10% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Adel, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Waukee Comm School District for many Adel addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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