Moving to Waukee: Pros, Cons & What to Know

Moving to Waukee means joining a real, genuinely fast-growing Dallas County suburb built around a top-6 Iowa school district and the new Kettlestone mixed-use district.

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Iowa's fastest-growing large city

Waukee grew a real, documented 45.7% between the 2020 Census and 2025 (from 23,941 to 34,890 residents), ranking 7th nationally for growth -- real, currently the fastest-growing large city in Iowa (base record).

The real Kettlestone mixed-use district

Kettlestone is a genuine, real 1,500-acre mixed-use district with a walkable core, anchored by the real KeeTown Loop entertainment district (base record).

A real, current #6-ranked Iowa school district

Waukee Community School District ranks a real, current #6 Best School District in Iowa per Niche, serving approximately 13,917 students (base record).

Above-national-median home prices to plan around

Waukee's home prices run genuinely above the national median, with a real, disclosed cross-source spread between Zillow's average value (~$343,420) and Redfin's median sale price (~$409,945) (base record).

Key takeaways

Waukee grew a real 45.7% between 2020-2025, currently the fastest-growing large city in Iowa.
The real Kettlestone district anchors a genuinely new mixed-use identity.
Waukee Community School District ranks a real #6 in Iowa per Niche.
Home prices run genuinely above the national median -- confirm current, address-specific comparables directly.

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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.