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Grimes, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Grimes, IA (Polk County) — Census median home value $281,000, county listing prices down about 4.0% over the past year. Market data for Grimes houses and the broader area.
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Grimes, IA is in Polk County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Grimes and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 15,810, with a median household income of $104,497. Census data puts Grimes houses at a median value of $281,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Polk County's current median listing price runs $324,950, down about 4.0% over the past year.
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Market overview
Grimes housing market
Grimes is in Polk County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Grimes and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$281,000
Population (Census ACS)
15,810
Median household income
$104,497
County price trend (2025)
1.7% 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
Grimes market snapshot
Population
15,810
County
Polk County
Median Household Income
$104,497
Median Home Value (city)
$281,000
Median Listing Price (Polk County)
$324,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,156/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-4.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Grimes's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $281,000. Separately, Polk County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $324,950. 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
Polk County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.7% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Grimes has an estimated population of 15,810 and a median household income of $104,497, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Grimes's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 13% 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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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Johnston (~4.1 mi), Windsor Heights (~6.8 mi), Polk City (~8.3 mi), Saylorville (~9.0 mi), Ankeny (~11.0 mi), Des Moines (~12.3 mi), Woodward (~13.6 mi), Alleman (~13.6 mi), Madrid (~13.7 mi), Sheldahl (~14.0 mi), Norwalk (~14.5 mi), Slater (~15.2 mi), Pleasant Hill (~16.3 mi), Elkhart (~16.5 mi), Altoona (~16.7 mi), Bondurant (~18.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Grimes data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
15,810
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$281,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$104,497
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,156
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)
13.11 sq mi
Census GEOID
1933060
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Grimes
Schools
Des Moines Independent Comm School District — 59 schools, 30,739 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Polk addresses may be served by Des Moines Independent Comm School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Grimes FAQ
What are houses worth in Grimes, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Grimes at $281,000. Polk County's current median listing price runs $324,950, down about 4.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Grimes, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Grimes, Census ACS data shows a median value of $281,000. Active listing prices in Polk County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Grimes, IA?
Grimes houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Polk 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 Grimes, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Grimes's population at approximately 15,810.
What's the median rent in Grimes, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Grimes at approximately $1,156 per month.
What is the median household income in Grimes, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Grimes at approximately $104,497.
Is the Grimes housing market growing?
Polk County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.7% annual change in 2025.
Is Grimes, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Grimes's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 13% 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 Grimes, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Des Moines Independent Comm School District for many Grimes addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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