West Des Moines, IA
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Key Performance Metrics
Market snapshotPerformance indicators for the West Des Moines short-term rental market based on reliable data.
Listings
103 / 218
Reliable / Active
Cap Rate
10%
Middle-Earners Gross Yield
Revenue
$30,504
Middle-Earners Revenue
Occupancy
66%
Middle-Earners Occupancy
Home Value
$313,441
Median Home Sale Price
Top Earners
$56,186
Top-Earners Revenue
West Des Moines
Market Revenue Seasonality
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Generally Investor friendly
West Des Moines Regulations
Short-term rentals are explicitly allowed under Iowa law; West Des Moines applies standard rental registration, biennial inspections, maintenance codes, and state hotel/motel tax. Fees and inspections are moderate, with no caps or narrow zones, keeping compliance straightforward and investor-friendly.
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About West Des Moines
West Des Moines is a city in multiple counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. A majority of the city is located in Polk County, a minority of the city is located in Dallas County, and small portions extend into Warren and Madison counties. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 68,723. West Des Moines is the second-most populous city in the Des Moines metropolitan area and the sixth-most populous city in Iowa.