The median sale price of a home in Polk County was $290K last month, down 0.85% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Polk County is $211, up 1.0% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Polk County today?
In May 2025, Polk County home prices were down 0.85% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $290K. On average, homes in Polk County sell after 22 days on the market compared to 20 days last year. There were 809 homes sold in May this year, up from 769 last year.
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Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$290,000
-0.85% YoY | May 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
May 2025
Growth
% YoY
Polk County, IA
$290,000
-0.85%
United States
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Sale-to-List PriceAll Home Types
Sale-to-List Price
(All Home Types)
98.9%
-0.37 pt YoY | May 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
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Climate's impact on Polk County housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Polk County.
Flood Factor - Moderate
10% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Polk County has a moderate risk of flooding. 11,251 properties in Polk County are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 10% of all properties in Polk County. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
49% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Polk County has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 99,157 properties in Polk County that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 49% of all properties in Polk County.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Polk County has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Polk County is most at risk from tornadoes. 200,651 properties in Polk County have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.