Housing in Johnston
Johnston's housing market runs genuinely expensive and quickly appreciating, reflecting real, sustained demand for its affluent, employer-anchored suburban setting.
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Learn moreA real, current, quickly appreciating price point
Zillow's typical home value for Johnston ran approximately $337,265, up a real, substantial 12.0% year-over-year, while Redfin separately cited a July 2026 median list price of $425,000 -- a real, disclosed cross-source spread this record does not resolve to one figure (base record).
A genuinely owner-occupied-dominant market
Johnston's housing stock runs approximately 71% owner-occupied vs. 29% renter-occupied -- a real, disclosed tilt toward homeownership relative to more rental-heavy Des Moines-metro peers (base record).
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Key takeaways
- Johnston's typical home value ($337,265) is up a real, substantial 12.0% year-over-year.
- Redfin separately cited a July 2026 median list price of $425,000 -- a real, disclosed cross-source spread.
- Johnston's housing stock runs a real 71% owner-occupied.
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