Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Truro, IA
$359,000Median listing price
MadisonArea
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About Truro
- City in southeastern Madison County, population 509 (2020 census), on the I-35 corridor. - Home of Interstate 35 High School, making it the school hub for the surrounding rural area. - Quick south-metro commute with affordable small-town housing.
Home prices in Truro
The median listing price in Truro is $359,000.
Top places in Truro
- Interstate 35 school campus and athletics
- Madison County covered bridges (short drive west)
- Winterset's John Wayne birthplace and town square (short drive northwest)
Commuting from Truro
- About 30 miles south of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 30–40 minutes via I-35.
Truro FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Truro, IA?
The median listing price in Truro is $359,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Truro, IA?
About 30 miles south of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 30–40 minutes via I-35.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.