Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Dexter, IA
$419,900Median listing price
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About Dexter
- Small city in southwestern Dallas County, population 640 (2020 census), immediately north of I-80. - Outlaw history: site of the July 23, 1933 shootout between the Barrow gang (Bonnie & Clyde) and police at the abandoned Dexfield Park. - Presidential history: site of the 1948 National Plowing Match where Harry Truman gave a famous Whistle Stop campaign speech.
Home prices in Dexter
The median listing price in Dexter is $419,900.
Top places in Dexter
- Dexfield Park site (Bonnie & Clyde 1933 shootout marker)
- 1948 National Plowing Match / Truman speech site
- Dexter Community House
- Middle Raccoon River access
Commuting from Dexter
- About 33 miles west of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 30–35 minutes via I-80.
Dexter FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dexter, IA?
The median listing price in Dexter is $419,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Dexter, IA?
About 33 miles west of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 30–35 minutes via I-80.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.