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Polk City, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Polk City, IA (Polk County) — Census median home value $385,000, county listing prices down about 4.0% over the past year. Market data for Polk City houses and the broader area.
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Polk City, IA is in Polk County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Polk City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,833, with a median household income of $163,000. Census data puts Polk City houses at a median value of $385,000 (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
Polk City housing market
Polk City is in Polk County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Polk City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$385,000
Population (Census ACS)
5,833
Median household income
$163,000
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
Polk City market snapshot
Population
5,833
County
Polk County
Median Household Income
$163,000
Median Home Value (city)
$385,000
Median Listing Price (Polk County)
$324,950
Median Gross Rent
$746/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 Polk City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $385,000. 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
Polk City has an estimated population of 5,833 and a median household income of $163,000, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Polk City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 5% 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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County guide: Polk County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Polk City.
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Nearby communities include Alleman, Johnston, Ankeny, Saylorville, Elkhart, Windsor Heights, Bondurant, Altoona, Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Norwalk, Carlisle, Runnells.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Granger (~5.1 mi), Grimes (~8.3 mi), Huxley (~10.4 mi), Urbandale (~10.5 mi), Kelley (~12.0 mi), Clive (~12.3 mi), Cambridge (~12.7 mi), Dallas Center (~14.9 mi), Bouton (~15.6 mi), Waukee (~15.6 mi), Minburn (~15.8 mi), West Des Moines (~16.3 mi), Ames (~17.7 mi), Maxwell (~18.4 mi), Adel (~19.1 mi), Perry (~19.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Polk City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,833
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$385,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$163,000
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$746
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.7%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$324,950
Census place type
city
County
Polk County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.56 sq mi
Census GEOID
1964020
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 Polk City
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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Common questions
Polk City FAQ
What are houses worth in Polk City, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Polk City at $385,000. Polk County's current median listing price runs $324,950, down about 4.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Polk City, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Polk City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $385,000. Active listing prices in Polk County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Polk City, IA?
Polk City 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 Polk City, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Polk City's population at approximately 5,833.
What's the median rent in Polk City, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Polk City at approximately $746 per month.
What is the median household income in Polk City, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Polk City at approximately $163,000.
Is the Polk City housing market growing?
Polk County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.7% annual change in 2025.
Is Polk City, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Polk City's median home value at about 2.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 5% 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 Polk City, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Des Moines Independent Comm School District for many Polk City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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