Affordability
What it costs
Median income: $57,000. Median rent: $1,000. Median home price: $220,000.
- Median rent: $1,000/mo
- Median home price: $220,000
- Median household income: $57,000
- Rent-to-income: 21% of annual income
City guide · Iowa
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA city guide. Population is 214,133. Median household income is $57,000. Median rent is $1,000.
Key numbers
Population214,133
Median income$57,000
Median rent / mo$1,000
Median home price$220,000
State income tax3.9%
Sunny days / year204
Climate
Everyday feel
Average high: 62°F. Average low: 41°F. Annual rainfall: 36 inches. Sunny days: 204.
- Average high: 62°F
- Average low: 41°F
- Annual rainfall: 36 inches
- Sunny days/year: 204
Taxes
State & local
State tax rate: 3.9%. Local tax rate: 7%.
- State income tax: 3.9%
- Local tax rate: 7.00%
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Frequently asked questions about Des Moines
What is the cost of living in Des Moines, IA?
Median income: $57,000. Median rent: $1,000. Median home price: $220,000.
Does Iowa have a state income tax?
State tax rate: 3.9%. Local tax rate: 7%.
What is the weather like in Des Moines?
Average high: 62°F. Average low: 41°F. Annual rainfall: 36 inches. Sunny days: 204.
Is Des Moines a good place to live?
Des Moines, IA city guide. Population is 214,133. Median household income is $57,000. Median rent is $1,000.