Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Cumming, IA
$647,450Median listing price
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About Cumming
- Tiny city in northwestern Warren County, population about 586 (2026 estimate; 2020 census 436) — growing steadily as metro expansion pushes south. - Hometown of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin; historic St. Patrick's Catholic Church (built 1868) anchors the 1850s Irish settlement heritage. - Quiet bedroom community with acreage and new estate homes along the Great Western Trail corridor. - Realtor.com median listing price: $647,450 (read 2026-09-24).
Home prices in Cumming
The median listing price in Cumming is $647,450.
Top places in Cumming
- Cumming city park
- Great Western Trail (Martensdale–Des Moines)
- Cumming Tap / local watering holes
- Norwalk amenities (10 minutes east)
Commuting from Cumming
- About 12 miles southwest of downtown Des Moines; typical drive around 20 minutes via Cumming Road/I-35.
Cumming FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cumming, IA?
The median listing price in Cumming is $647,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Cumming, IA?
About 12 miles southwest of downtown Des Moines; typical drive around 20 minutes via Cumming Road/I-35.
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Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.