Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Bayard, IA
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About Bayard
- Rural city in north-central Guthrie County, population 405 (2020 census), platted in 1882. - Within the Des Moines–West Des Moines metro area but with deep small-town roots, sitting on the scenic Raccoon River corridor. - Neighboring Coon Rapids provides school facilities and the 5,500-acre Whiterock Conservancy recreation land.
Home prices in Bayard
Home prices in Bayard vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Bayard
- Bayard Community Center and city park
- Middle Raccoon River access
- Whiterock Conservancy trails, horseback riding and camping (short drive west in Coon Rapids)
Commuting from Bayard
- About 55 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 1 hour–1 hour 10 minutes via Hwy 141/IA-4.
Bayard FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bayard, IA?
Home prices in Bayard vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Bayard, IA?
About 55 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 1 hour–1 hour 10 minutes via Hwy 141/IA-4.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.