Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Guthrie Center, IA
$184,900Median listing price
GuthrieArea
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About Guthrie Center
- County seat of Guthrie County, population 1,593 (2020 census), the county's second-largest city. - Historic courthouse town with an intact early-20th-century downtown, sitting on the Raccoon River Valley Trail. - Regional service center for the county, with a county hospital and local employers.
Home prices in Guthrie Center
The median listing price in Guthrie Center is $184,900.
Top places in Guthrie Center
- Guthrie County Courthouse
- Raccoon River Valley Trail trailhead
- Historic downtown commercial district
- Guthrie County Hospital and regional services
Commuting from Guthrie Center
- About 50 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 55 minutes–1 hour 5 minutes via Hwy 141/IA-4.
Guthrie Center FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Guthrie Center, IA?
The median listing price in Guthrie Center is $184,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Guthrie Center, IA?
About 50 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 55 minutes–1 hour 5 minutes via Hwy 141/IA-4.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.