Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Pleasant Hill, IA
$325,000Median listing price
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About Pleasant Hill
- Eastern Des Moines suburb in Polk County, population about 11,239 (2025 Census estimate; 2020 census 10,150). - Grew nearly 11% since 2020; mix of established neighborhoods and newer development along the Four Mile Creek greenbelt. - With strong park system and easy access to Altoona's entertainment corridor.
Home prices in Pleasant Hill
The median listing price in Pleasant Hill is $325,000.
Top places in Pleasant Hill
- Four Mile Creek trail / greenbelt
- Doanes Park (sports fields, events)
- Pleasant Hill Aquatic Center
- Youngstown ballfields
- Southeast Polk Junior/Senior High campus
- Copper Creek area shopping
Commuting from Pleasant Hill
- About 7 miles east of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 12–18 minutes via University Ave/East Euclid or I-80.
Pleasant Hill FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pleasant Hill, IA?
The median listing price in Pleasant Hill is $325,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Pleasant Hill, IA?
About 7 miles east of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 12–18 minutes via University Ave/East Euclid or I-80.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.