West Des Moines, IA

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Key Performance Metrics

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Performance indicators for the West Des Moines short-term rental market based on reliable data.

Listings

123 / 214

Reliable / Active

Cap Rate

9%

Middle-Earners Gross Yield

Revenue

$29,825

Middle-Earners Revenue

Occupancy

68%

Middle-Earners Occupancy

Home Value

$316,621

Median Home Sale Price

Top Earners

$51,725

Top-Earners Revenue

West Des Moines

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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.

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