West Des Moines, IA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$224 Avg asking sale price
$18 Avg asking lease rate
11,726 SF Avg unit lease size
30,924 SF Avg building size for sale
7.38% Average cap rate

West Des Moines's Demographic Profile

West Des Moines has 32,113 households and a median income of $76,123, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +9% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 73,091
# Households 32,113
Median age 37
Median household income $76,123
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 13,627
5-year population change +9%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Des Moines $155 34,274 SF 11.80%
Clive $170 30,507 SF 11.80%
Windsor Heights $168 13,915 SF 7.83%
Waukee $305 29,159 SF 7.50%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
West Des Moines $535 9,480 SF
Clive $637 8,916 SF
Windsor Heights $158 3,000 SF
Waukee $341 24,093 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Des Moines $111 34,504 SF 7.57%
Clive $105 8,806 SF 7.57%
Urbandale $145 5,016 SF 9.08%
Van Meter $423 13,207 SF 6.21%

Commercial Properties For Sale in West Des Moines

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

505 Market St

West Des Moines, IA 50266

  • 28,626 SF Office Building
  • 6.68% Cap Rate
  • $7,400,000
For Sale

RETAIL REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clive, IA 50325

  • 3,022 SF Retail Building
  • $1,300,000
For Sale

1725 NW 86th St

Clive, IA 50325

  • 4,995 SF Retail Building
  • 5.65% Cap Rate
  • $4,223,894
For Sale

Ashworth Tower

West Des Moines, IA 50265

  • 94,830 SF Office Building
  • 11.80% Cap Rate
  • $6,500,000
For Sale

965 SE Alices Rd

Waukee, IA 50263

  • 4,425 SF Retail Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $3,831,020
For Sale

1801 Fuller Rd

West Des Moines, IA 50265

  • 7,968 SF Flex Building
  • $975,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether West Des Moines pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
West Des Moines $224 30,924 SF
Clive $234 27,018 SF
Windsor Heights $102 19,132 SF
Waukee $227 24,972 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places West Des Moines alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in West Des Moines or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
West Des Moines 73,091 32,113 37 $76,123 2 13,627 9%
Cumming 608 215 42 $134,027 3 17 12%
Clive 19,730 7,346 40 $114,739 3 1,833 10%
Windsor Heights 4,937 2,090 41 $79,608 2 535 1%
Waukee 29,592 11,280 36 $93,882 3 3,337 20%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in West Des Moines, IA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in West Des Moines

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Is West Des Moines a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

West Des Moines offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in West Des Moines?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in West Des Moines. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in West Des Moines?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for West Des Moines. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does West Des Moines compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to West Des Moines. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for West Des Moines acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in West Des Moines, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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