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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Learn moreA 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).
Key takeaways
- Waukee's home prices carry a real, disclosed cross-source spread ($343,420 Zillow average to $409,945 Redfin median).
- Sales volume rose (532 homes in June 2026) even as days on market lengthened to ~120.
- Rental prices span ~$1,084-$1,999 across bedroom counts, with a $1,340 median.
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