Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Waukee, IA
$429,900Median listing price
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About Waukee
- Explosive-growth suburb in Dallas County, population 23,940 (2020 census; 2024 estimate ~34,420) — among the fastest-growing cities in Iowa (+73.6% 2010–2020). - "The fastest growing large city in Iowa" (Greater Des Moines Partnership): 22 parks, 25 miles of trails, first fully fiber-connected community in the metro. - Major retail/health corridor along Hickman Road and Grand Prairie Parkway; the Palms Theatres & IMAX anchors entertainment.
Home prices in Waukee
The median listing price in Waukee is $429,900.
Top places in Waukee
- Triumph Park (all-abilities park, ADA fishing pier)
- Centennial Park
- Raccoon River Valley Trail trailhead (northwest corner of town)
- Palms Theatres & IMAX
- Waukee Public Library
- Triangle Park (downtown)
Commuting from Waukee
- About 15 miles west of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 15–20 minutes via I-80/I-235.
Waukee FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Waukee, IA?
The median listing price in Waukee is $429,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Waukee, IA?
About 15 miles west of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 15–20 minutes via I-80/I-235.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.