Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Norwalk, IA
$369,125Median listing price
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About Norwalk
- Southern Des Moines suburb straddling Warren and Polk counties, population about 14,183. - One of the fastest-growing communities in the metro, with abundant new construction and popular neighborhoods like Legacy, Echo Valley, Timber View, and Orchard Hills. - Small-town feel with city access.
Home prices in Norwalk
The median listing price in Norwalk is $369,125.
Top places in Norwalk
- Legacy Golf Club / Echo Valley Country Club
- Windflower Park (log-cabin playground)
- Great Western Trail (2-mile connection opened 2021)
- McAninch Sports Complex
- Norwalk Aquatic Center
- Downtown Norwalk / North Avenue corridor
Commuting from Norwalk
- About 10 miles south of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 15–25 minutes via I-35, and just 6 miles south of Des Moines International Airport.
Norwalk FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Norwalk, IA?
The median listing price in Norwalk is $369,125. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Norwalk, IA?
About 10 miles south of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 15–25 minutes via I-35, and just 6 miles south of Des Moines International Airport.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.