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| Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Junction | $210,000 | 79 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Sherman Hill | $292,500 | 57 / 100 | 70 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| Waterbury | $411,750 | 54 / 100 | 35 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| Beaverdale | $252,500 | 83 / 100 | 52 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| Downtown Des Moines | $248,000 | 21 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
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Des Moines Migration & Relocation Trends
- Across the nation, 0.11% of homebuyers searched to move into Des Moines from outside metros.
- Washington homebuyers searched to move into Des Moines more than any other metro followed by Miami and Albuquerque.
- 61% of Des Moines homebuyers searched to stay within the Des Moines metropolitan area.
- Charlotte was the most popular destination among Des Moines homebuyers followed by Minneapolis and Phoenix.
| Inbound | Net inflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Feb '25 - Apr '25 | ||
| 1 | 163 | ||
| 2 | 72 | ||
| 3 | 71 | ||
| 4 | 65 | ||
| 5 | 56 | ||
| 6 | 48 | ||
| 7 | 43 | ||
| 8 | 42 | ||
| 9 | 34 | ||
| 10 | 27 | ||
| Outbound | Net outflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Feb '25 - Apr '25 | ||
| 1 | 97 | ||
| 2 | 28 | ||
| 3 | 22 | ||
| 4 | 17 | ||
| 5 | 13 | ||
| 6 | 10 | ||
| 7 | 10 | ||
| 8 | 9 | ||
| 9 | 8 | ||
| 10 | 7 | ||
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