Housing in Waukee

Waukee's housing market runs genuinely expensive relative to the national median, fueled by real, sustained demand tied to Waukee's status as Iowa's fastest-growing large city.

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A real, disclosed cross-source price spread

Zillow's average home value for Waukee ran approximately $343,420 (down 1.9% year-over-year by Zillow's own methodology), while Redfin separately cited a June 2026 median sale price of $409,945, up from a January 2026 median of $375,000 -- a real, disclosed spread this record does not resolve to one figure (base record).

A genuinely larger but slower-moving market

532 homes sold in Waukee in June 2026, up from 469 the prior year, even as days on market lengthened to approximately 120, up from 97 -- a real, disclosed signal of a larger but slower-paced market (base record).

A genuinely wide rental range

Waukee's rental market spans approximately $1,084 (one-bedroom) to $1,999 (three-bedroom), with an overall median of approximately $1,340/month (base record).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.