Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Granger, IA
$379,000Median listing price
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About Granger
- Small city straddling Dallas and Polk counties northwest of Des Moines, population about 2,278 (2026 estimate; 2020 census ~1,700). - Among the metro's fastest growers — population roughly tripled since 2000 as Dallas County boomed 50%+ in the 2010s. - Steady new-home construction.
Home prices in Granger
The median listing price in Granger is $379,000.
Top places in Granger
- Granger city hall and community building
- Granger Public Library
- Granger community park / sports fields
- Beaver Creek natural areas
- Grimes amenities (10 minutes south)
Commuting from Granger
- About 16 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines; average resident commute about 26 minutes via Hwy 141.
Granger FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Granger, IA?
The median listing price in Granger is $379,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Granger, IA?
About 16 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines; average resident commute about 26 minutes via Hwy 141.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.