Land and home values in Des Moines County, Iowa
Des Moines County (small town, Burlington, IA-IL) covers 416 square miles and 11 census tracts. Residential land is about $2.63 per sq ft at the county median, from $1.49 in its most rural tracts to $3.31 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $152,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,010 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $2.63 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $114,781 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $28,695 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $8,870 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $152,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $109,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $219,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $194 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $765 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,010 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,300 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $1,360 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 8.0% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small town | 8 | $2.41 | $125,000 | $1,080 |
| Rural | 3 | $2.63 | $252,000 | $955 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Heights | Subdivision | $3.25 | $149,000 |
| Cascade Terrace | Subdivision | $3.21 | $148,000 |
| Park Place West | Subdivision | $3.21 | $150,000 |
| Highland Park | Subdivision | $3.20 | $147,000 |
| West Highland | Subdivision | $3.20 | $150,000 |
| Highland Park Place | Subdivision | $3.14 | $145,000 |
| Pheasant Run | Subdivision | $3.12 | $182,000 |
| St Vaughans Woods | Subdivision | $3.12 | $188,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Des Moines County, IA?
Residential land in Des Moines County, IA is about $2.63 per square foot, or $114,781 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $28,695. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Des Moines County, IA?
The typical (median) home in Des Moines County, IA is worth about $152,000, with entry-level homes around $109,000 and upper-end homes around $219,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Des Moines County, IA?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,010 a month in Des Moines County, IA, a 1-bedroom about $765 and a 3-bedroom about $1,300 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Des Moines County, IA?
Farmland averages about $8,870 an acre in Des Moines County, IA (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.