Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Woodward, IA
$269,950Median listing price
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About Woodward
- Small city in northern Dallas County (partly in Boone County), population 1,346 (2020 census; 2025 estimate ~1,426), incorporated 1883. - Railroad town born from the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul line (originally "Colton"); rebuilt after a 2005 F-2 tornado. - Home to the Woodward-Granger middle and high schools; also home to Woodward Academy (residential treatment school).
Home prices in Woodward
The median listing price in Woodward is $269,950.
Top places in Woodward
- Woodward-Granger middle/high school campus
- Historic railroad depot area
- Woodward city parks and ballfields
- Nearby Ledges State Park (15 minutes northeast in Boone County)
Commuting from Woodward
- About 27 miles north-northwest of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 30–35 minutes via IA-141/Hwy 210.
Woodward FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Woodward, IA?
The median listing price in Woodward is $269,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Woodward, IA?
About 27 miles north-northwest of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 30–35 minutes via IA-141/Hwy 210.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.