Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Mitchellville, IA
$317,000Median listing price
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About Mitchellville
- Small city straddling Polk and Jasper counties east of Des Moines, population about 2,719 (2026 estimate; 2020 census 2,486). - Founded 1856 by Thomas Mitchell, the first white settler in Polk County — his farm became Thomas Mitchell Park. - Home to the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women, a major local employer. - Quiet, affordable small town on the I-80 corridor.
Home prices in Mitchellville
The median listing price in Mitchellville is $317,000.
Top places in Mitchellville
- Thomas Mitchell Park (camping, trails, pioneer history)
- Mitchellville city hall and historic downtown
- Chichaqua Valley Trail (nearby)
- Prairie City's Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge (short drive)
Commuting from Mitchellville
- About 17 miles east of downtown Des Moines; typical drive around 25 minutes via I-80.
Mitchellville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mitchellville, IA?
The median listing price in Mitchellville is $317,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Mitchellville, IA?
About 17 miles east of downtown Des Moines; typical drive around 25 minutes via I-80.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.