Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Jamaica, IA
—Median listing price
GuthrieArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Jamaica
- Tiny farming town in eastern Guthrie County, population 195 (2020 census). - Country living minutes from Panora and Lake Panorama, with Panorama Community Schools serving local families. - One of the smallest towns in the metro, suited to buyers wanting land and privacy.
Home prices in Jamaica
Home prices in Jamaica vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Jamaica
- Jamaica city park
- Raccoon River Valley Trail access in nearby Panora
- Lake Panorama recreation (short drive north)
Commuting from Jamaica
- About 40 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 45–55 minutes via Hwy 141/IA-4.
Jamaica FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Jamaica, IA?
Home prices in Jamaica vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Jamaica, IA?
About 40 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 45–55 minutes via Hwy 141/IA-4.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.