Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Baxter, IA
$250,000Median listing price
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About Baxter
- City in northern Jasper County, population 962 (2020 census). - Classic small Iowa town with its own school district, surrounded by productive farmland on the northern edge of the metro. - Quiet, affordable bedroom community with easy highway access to Newton and Des Moines.
Home prices in Baxter
The median listing price in Baxter is $250,000.
Top places in Baxter
- Baxter city park and community facilities
- Historic downtown Baxter
- Jasper County farmland and prairie drives
Commuting from Baxter
- About 35 miles northeast of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 40–50 minutes via I-80/Hwy 14.
Baxter FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Baxter, IA?
The median listing price in Baxter is $250,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Baxter, IA?
About 35 miles northeast of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 40–50 minutes via I-80/Hwy 14.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.