Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Clive, IA
$514,945Median listing price
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About Clive
- West-metro suburb in Polk and Dallas counties, population about 19,012 (2020 census 18,601). - Known for the Clive Greenbelt Trail network winding through the city along Walnut Creek, the restored Clive depot, neighborhoods.
Home prices in Clive
The median listing price in Clive is $514,945.
Top places in Clive
- Clive Greenbelt Trail (Walnut Creek trail system)
- Campbell Recreation Area
- Clive depot (restored historic site)
- Clive Aquatic Center
- Linnan Park
- Country Club Boulevard corridor
Commuting from Clive
- About 8–10 miles west of downtown Des Moines; roughly 15 minutes via I-235/I-80.
Clive FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Clive, IA?
The median listing price in Clive is $514,945. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Clive, IA?
About 8–10 miles west of downtown Des Moines; roughly 15 minutes via I-235/I-80.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.