Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to De Soto, IA
$297,450Median listing price
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About De Soto
- Small city in southern Dallas County, population 915 (2020 census; 2024 estimate ~937), right along I-80. - Fast I-80 access makes it a commuter sleeper: small-town taxes and prices with metro jobs 20 minutes away. - Home to the De Soto Intermediate School (ADM district, grades 3–5).


Home prices in De Soto
The median listing price in De Soto is $297,450.
Top places in De Soto
- De Soto Intermediate School campus
- De Soto city park and ballfields
- North Raccoon River access south of town
- White Pole Road (historic trans-Iowa auto trail) corridor
Commuting from De Soto
- About 20 miles west of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 20–25 minutes via I-80.
De Soto FAQs
- What is the housing market like in De Soto, IA?
The median listing price in De Soto is $297,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from De Soto, IA?
About 20 miles west of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 20–25 minutes via I-80.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.