__________________________________________
Des Moines, IA - Home Price Appreciation Rate - 31 Year Graph
Annual appreciation rates for Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA single family home prices are shown
in the graph above. Source: House Price Index (HPI). Updated Monday, April 18, 2011. Click the link
below for the Iowa Real Estate Forecast.
Des Moines Home Prices - Appreciation Rate
1/1980          1/1985           1/1990           1/1995          1/2000           1/2005          1/2010
20%
25%
-15%
15%
10%
5%
0%
-5%
-10%
Commentary  7487
1st Quarter, 2011 Data: Des Moines, Iowa

Due to the time required to gather home sales price and appraisal data from
mortgage transactions for this and hundreds of other cities, Home Price data is
not available for a number of months after the end of each quarter.

The appreciation of Des Moines Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performing markets as well as the average and median performance for
all cities during each time period. The data and analysis on this page pertains
to Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, hereinafter referred to as "Des Moines".

Last Quarter:
During the 1st Quarter of 2011, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 103,
with appreciation of -1.17%. The top performing real estate market during the
1st Quarter was Mansfield, OH, with appreciation of 2.31%. The worst market
during that period was Boise City, ID, with appreciation of -8.86%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 1st Quarter was -2.24%. The
average appreciation for all markets during the quarter was -2.29%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 85, with
appreciation during the year of -0.27%. The top performing market during the
last year was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 4.5%. The worst real estate
market during that period was Boise City, ID, with appreciation of -15.2%.
The median appreciation for all markets during this period was -2.13%. The
average appreciation was -2.64%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 1st Quarter of 2011, Des Moines Home Prices
ranked 176, with a total appreciation of -0.8%. The top performing real estate
market during the 5 year period was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 42%. The
worst market during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -62%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was -2%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was -7%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 1st Quarter of 2011, Des Moines Home Prices
had a rank of 267, with appreciation during the decade of 22%. The top
performing market during the period was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 94%.
The worst real estate market during the 10 year time period was Detroit, MI, with
appreciation of -26%.
The median appreciation for all markets during the last 10 years was 30%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 31%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 1st Quarter of 2011, Des Moines Home Prices
had a rank of 153, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of 94%. The
top performing real estate market during the period was Casper, WY, with
appreciation of 244%. The worst market during the last 20 years was Merced,
CA, with appreciation of 14%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 90%. The
average appreciation for the markets over that time frame was 94%.

Historical research data on the Home Price Index for the Des Moines Real
Estate Market is available back to the 3rd Quarter, of 1977. The chart has been
updated through the 1st Quarter of 2011. All calculations are based on the
quarterly value of the House Price Index for Des Moines. Real estate
appreciation figures represent total appreciation over each time period. (Unless
specifically stated, the appreciation figures do not represent annual or quarterly
rates of appreciation.)






Commentary  6725
4th Quarter, 2010 Data: Des Moines, Iowa

Due to the time required to gather home sales price and appraisal data from
mortgage transactions for this and hundreds of other cities, Home Price data is
not available for a number of months after the end of each quarter.

The appreciation of Des Moines Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performing markets as well as the average and median performance for
all cities during each time period. The data and analysis on this page pertains
to Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, hereinafter referred to as "Des Moines".

Last Quarter:
During the 4th Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 174,
with appreciation of -0.56%. The top performing real estate market during the
4th Quarter was Cape Coral, FL, with appreciation of 4.62%. The worst market
during that period was Sebastian, FL, with appreciation of -6.82%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 4th Quarter was -0.68%. The
average appreciation for all markets during the quarter was -0.69%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 130, with
appreciation during the year of -0.28%. The top performing market during the
last year was Bay City, MI, with appreciation of 6.1%. The worst real estate
market during that period was Reno, NV, with appreciation of -10.3%.
The median appreciation for all markets during this period was -1.13%. The
average appreciation was -1.71%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 4th Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home Prices
ranked 201, with a total appreciation of -0.2%. The top performing real estate
market during the 5 year period was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 44%. The
worst market during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -60%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 1%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was -4%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 4th Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home Prices
had a rank of 284, with appreciation during the decade of 27%. The top
performing market during the period was Honolulu, HI, with appreciation of
100%. The worst real estate market during the 10 year time period was Detroit,
MI, with appreciation of -22%.
The median appreciation for all markets during the last 10 years was 37%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 38%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 4th Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home Prices
had a rank of 165, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of 98%. The
top performing real estate market during the period was Casper, WY, with
appreciation of 245%. The worst market during the last 20 years was Merced,
CA, with appreciation of 14%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 97%. The
average appreciation for the markets over that time frame was 101%.

Historical research data on the Home Price Index for the Des Moines Real
Estate Market is available back to the 3rd Quarter, of 1977. The chart has been
updated through the 4th Quarter of 2010. All calculations are based on the
quarterly value of the House Price Index for Des Moines. Real estate
appreciation figures represent total appreciation over each time period. (Unless
specifically stated, the appreciation figures do not represent annual or quarterly
rates of appreciation.)






Commentary  5963
3rd Quarter, 2010 Data: Des Moines, Iowa

Due to the time required to gather home sales price and appraisal data from
mortgage transactions for this and hundreds of other cities, Home Price data is
not available for a number of months after the end of each quarter.

The appreciation of Des Moines Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performing markets as well as the average and median performance for
all cities during each time period. The data and analysis on this page pertains
to Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, hereinafter referred to as "Des Moines".

Last Quarter:
During the 3rd Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 88, with
appreciation of 1.53%. The top performing real estate market during the 3rd
Quarter was Laredo, TX, with appreciation of 13.94%. The worst market during
that period was Coeur d'Alene, ID, with appreciation of -4.45%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 3rd Quarter was 0.66%. The
average appreciation for all markets during the quarter was 0.74%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 139, with
appreciation during the year of -0.46%. The top performing market during the
last year was Laredo, TX, with appreciation of 9.5%. The worst real estate
market during that period was Deltona, FL, with appreciation of -15.7%.
The median appreciation for all markets during this period was -1.17%. The
average appreciation was -1.91%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 3rd Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home Prices
ranked 214, with a total appreciation of 1.3%. The top performing real estate
market during the 5 year period was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 50%. The
worst market during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -58%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 4%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was -1%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 3rd Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home
Prices had a rank of 287, with appreciation during the decade of 28%. The top
performing market during the period was Honolulu, HI, with appreciation of
103%. The worst real estate market during the 10 year time period was Detroit,
MI, with appreciation of -21%.
The median appreciation for all markets during the last 10 years was 41%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 41%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 3rd Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home
Prices had a rank of 160, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of
100%. The top performing real estate market during the period was Missoula,
MT, with appreciation of 265%. The worst market during the last 20 years was
Merced, CA, with appreciation of 17%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 97%. The
average appreciation for the markets over that time frame was 103%.

Historical research data on the Home Price Index for the Des Moines Real
Estate Market is available back to the 3rd Quarter, of 1977. The chart has been
updated through the 3rd Quarter of 2010. All calculations are based on the
quarterly value of the House Price Index for Des Moines. Real estate
appreciation figures represent total appreciation over each time period. (Unless
specifically stated, the appreciation figures do not represent annual or quarterly
rates of appreciation.)






Commentary  5201
2nd Quarter, 2010 Data: Des Moines, Iowa

Due to the time required to gather home sales price and appraisal data from
mortgage transactions for this and hundreds of other cities, Home Price data is
not available for a number of months after the end of each quarter.

The appreciation of Des Moines Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performing markets as well as the average and median performance for
all cities during each time period. The data and analysis on this page pertains
to Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, hereinafter referred to as "Des Moines".

Last Quarter:
During the 2nd Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 155,
with appreciation of -0.15%. The top performing real estate market during the
2nd Quarter was Cumberland, MD, with appreciation of 8.36%. The worst
market during that period was Ocala, FL, with appreciation of -9.09%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 2nd Quarter was -0.47%. The
average appreciation for all markets during the quarter was -0.61%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 140, with
appreciation during the year of -2.87%. The top performing market during the
last year was Lawton, OK, with appreciation of 4.9%. The worst real estate
market during that period was Bend, OR, with appreciation of -18.6%.
The median appreciation for all markets during this period was -3.88%. The
average appreciation was -4.53%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 2nd Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home Prices
ranked 222, with a total appreciation of 1.7%. The top performing real estate
market during the 5 year period was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 56%. The
worst market during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -57%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 6%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was 1%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 2nd Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home
Prices had a rank of 291, with appreciation during the decade of 28%. The top
performing market during the period was Ocean City, NJ, with appreciation of
108%. The worst real estate market during the 10 year time period was Detroit,
MI, with appreciation of -20%.
The median appreciation for all markets during the last 10 years was 41%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 42%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 2nd Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home
Prices had a rank of 161, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of
100%. The top performing real estate market during the period was Casper,
WY, with appreciation of 256%. The worst market during the last 20 years was
Merced, CA, with appreciation of 18%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 98%. The
average appreciation for the markets over that time frame was 103%.

Historical research data on the Home Price Index for the Des Moines Real
Estate Market is available back to the 3rd Quarter, of 1977. The chart has been
updated through the 2nd Quarter of 2010. All calculations are based on the
quarterly value of the House Price Index for Des Moines. Real estate
appreciation figures represent total appreciation over each time period. (Unless
specifically stated, the appreciation figures do not represent annual or quarterly
rates of appreciation.)






Commentary  4439
1st Quarter, 2010 Data: Des Moines, Iowa

Due to the time required to gather home sales price and appraisal data from
mortgage transactions for this and hundreds of other cities, Home Price data is
not available for a number of months after the end of each quarter.

The appreciation of Des Moines Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performing markets as well as the average and median performance for
all cities during each time period. The data and analysis on this page pertains
to Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, hereinafter referred to as "Des Moines".

Last Quarter:
During the 1st Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 202,
with appreciation of -1.42%. The top performing real estate market during the
1st Quarter was Punta Gorda, FL, with appreciation of 2.90%. The worst market
during that period was Gainesville, GA, with appreciation of -7.15%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 1st Quarter was -1.32%. The
average appreciation for all markets during the quarter was -1.49%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 137, with
appreciation during the year of -3.91%. The top performing market during the
last year was Pine Bluff, AR, with appreciation of 2.5%. The worst real estate
market during that period was Bend, OR, with appreciation of -23.0%.
The median appreciation for all markets during this period was -5.11%. The
average appreciation was -5.97%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 1st Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home Prices
ranked 232, with a total appreciation of 3.3%. The top performing real estate
market during the 5 year period was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 57%. The
worst market during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -49%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 8%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was 5%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 1st Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home Prices
had a rank of 294, with appreciation during the decade of 30%. The top
performing market during the period was Ocean City, NJ, with appreciation of
111%. The worst real estate market during the 10 year time period was Detroit,
MI, with appreciation of -17%.
The median appreciation for all markets during the last 10 years was 44%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 45%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 1st Quarter of 2010, Des Moines Home Prices
had a rank of 153, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of 104%. The
top performing real estate market during the period was Missoula, MT, with
appreciation of 269%. The worst market during the last 20 years was Modesto,
CA, with appreciation of 28%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 100%. The
average appreciation for the markets over that time frame was 107%.

Historical research data on the Home Price Index for the Des Moines Real
Estate Market is available back to the 3rd Quarter, of 1977. The chart has been
updated through the 1st Quarter of 2010. All calculations are based on the
quarterly value of the House Price Index for Des Moines. Real estate
appreciation figures represent total appreciation over each time period. (Unless
specifically stated, the appreciation figures do not represent annual or quarterly
rates of appreciation.)






Commentary  3677
4th Quarter, 2009 Data: Des Moines, Iowa

Due to the time required to gather home sales price and appraisal data from
mortgage transactions for this and hundreds of other cities, Home Price data is
not available for a number of months after the end of each quarter.

The appreciation of Des Moines Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performing markets as well as the average and median performance for
all cities during each time period. The data and analysis on this page pertains
to Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, hereinafter referred to as "Des Moines".

Last Quarter:
During the 4th Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 173,
with appreciation of -0.56%. The top performing real estate market during the
4th Quarter was Laredo, TX, with appreciation of 7.71%. The worst market
during that period was Naples, FL, with appreciation of -8.03%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 4th Quarter was -0.78%. The
average appreciation for all markets during the quarter was -0.92%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 123, with
appreciation during the year of -1.41%. The top performing market during the
last year was Weirton, OH, with appreciation of 6.8%. The worst real estate
market during that period was Bend, OR, with appreciation of -20.6%.
The median appreciation for all markets during this period was -2.75%. The
average appreciation was -3.89%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 4th Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home Prices
ranked 237, with a total appreciation of 6.4%. The top performing real estate
market during the 5 year period was Odessa, TX, with appreciation of 65%. The
worst market during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -46%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 11%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was 8%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 4th Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home Prices
had a rank of 297, with appreciation during the decade of 34%. The top
performing market during the period was Ocean City, NJ, with appreciation of
123%. The worst real estate market during the 10 year time period was Detroit,
MI, with appreciation of -14%.
The median appreciation for all markets during the last 10 years was 48%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 50%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 4th Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home Prices
had a rank of 146, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of 109%. The
top performing real estate market during the period was Casper, WY, with
appreciation of 269%. The worst market during the last 20 years was Stockton,
CA, with appreciation of 35%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 104%. The
average appreciation for the markets over that time frame was 112%.

Historical data on the Home Price Index for the Des Moines Real Estate Market
is available back to the 3rd Quarter, of 1977. The chart has been updated
through the 4th Quarter of 2009. All calculations are based on the quarterly
value of the House Price Index for Des Moines. Real estate appreciation figures
represent total appreciation over each time period. (Unless specifically stated,
the appreciation figures do not represent annual or quarterly rates of
appreciation.)






Commentary  2915
3rd Quarter, 2009 Data: Des Moines, Iowa

The appreciation of Des Moines Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performers as well as the average and median performance for all cities
during each time period. The following data and analysis pertain to Des
Moines-West Des Moines, IA, hereinafter referred to as "Des Moines".

Last Quarter:
During the 3rd Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 99, with
appreciation of -0.63%. The top performer during the 3rd Quarter was
Hinesville, GA, with appreciation of 7.17%. The worst performer during that
period was Las Vegas, NV, with appreciation of -8.45%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 3rd Quarter was -1.60%. The
average appreciation for all cities during the quarter was -1.74%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 124, with
appreciation during the year of -0.23%. The top performer during the last year
was Wichita Falls, TX, with appreciation of 6.0%. The worst performer during
that period was El Centro, CA, with appreciation of -24.5%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this period was -1.89%. The
average appreciation was -3.28%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 3rd Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home Prices
ranked 251, with a total appreciation of 8.5%. The top performer during the 5
year period was Midland, TX, with appreciation of 72%. The worst performer
during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -46%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 13%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was 12%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 3rd Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home
Prices had a rank of 295, with appreciation during the decade of 36%. The top
performer during the period was Ocean City, NJ, with appreciation of 135%. The
worst performer during the 10 year time period was Detroit, MI, with
appreciation of -10%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 10 years was 51%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 52%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 3rd Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home
Prices had a rank of 153, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of
111%. The top performer during the period was Missoula, MT, with appreciation
of 290%. The worst performer during the last 20 years was Merced, CA, with
appreciation of 39%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 108%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 116%.

Historical data on the Des Moines Home Price Index is available back to the 3rd
Quarter, of 1977. The chart has been updated through the 3rd Quarter of
2009. All calculations are based on the quarterly value of the House Price Index
for Des Moines. Real estate appreciation figures represent total appreciation
over each time period. (Unless specifically stated, the appreciation figures do
not represent annual or quarterly rates of appreciation.)






Commentary  1772
2nd Quarter, 2009 Data: Des Moines, Iowa

The appreciation of Des Moines Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performers as well as the average and median performance for all cities
during each time period. The following data and analysis pertain to Des
Moines-West Des Moines, IA, hereinafter referred to as "Des Moines".

Last Quarter:
During the 2nd Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 143,
with appreciation of -1.13%. The top performer during the 2nd Quarter was
Pine Bluff, AR, with appreciation of 3.15%. The worst performer during that
period was Madera, CA, with appreciation of -10.24%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 2nd Quarter was -1.74%. The
average appreciation for all cities during the quarter was -2.05%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 141, with
appreciation during the year of -0.57%. The top performer during the last year
was Elmira, NY, with appreciation of 4.5%. The worst performer during that
period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -27.1%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this period was -1.83%. The
average appreciation was -3.91%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 2nd Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home Prices
ranked 268, with a total appreciation of 10.9%. The top performer during the 5
year period was Odessa, TX, with appreciation of 74%. The worst performer
during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -36%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 17%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was 17%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 2nd Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home
Prices had a rank of 297, with appreciation during the decade of 38%. The top
performer during the period was Ocean City, NJ, with appreciation of 146%. The
worst performer during the 10 year time period was Detroit, MI, with
appreciation of -2%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 10 years was 54%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 57%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 2nd Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home
Prices had a rank of 168, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of
114%. The top performer during the period was Missoula, MT, with appreciation
of 296%. The worst performer during the last 20 years was Rochester, NY, with
appreciation of 47%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 115%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 126%.

Historical data on the Des Moines Home Price Index is available back to the 3rd
Quarter, of 1977. The chart has been updated through the 2nd Quarter of
2009. All calculations are based on the quarterly value of the House Price Index
for Des Moines. Real estate appreciation figures represent total appreciation
over each time period. (Unless specifically stated, the appreciation figures do
not represent annual or quarterly rates of appreciation.)






Commentary  629
1st Quarter, 2009 Data: Des Moines, Iowa

The appreciation of Des Moines Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed.  Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performers as well as the average and median performance for all cities
during each time period. The following data and analysis pertain to Des
Moines-West Des Moines, IA, hereinafter referred to as "Des Moines".

Last Quarter:
During the 1st Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 164,
with appreciation of 0.60%. The top performer during the 1st Quarter was
Monroe, MI, with appreciation of 10.96%. The worst performer during that
period was Port St. Lucie, FL, with appreciation of -6.30%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the 1st Quarter was 0.27%. The
average appreciation for all cities during the quarter was 0.41%.

Last Year:
During the last 12 months, Des Moines Home Prices had a rank of 177, with
appreciation during the year of -0.74%. The top performer during the last year
was Elmira, NY, with appreciation of 9.3%. The worst performer during that
period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -37.8%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this period was -1.04%. The
average appreciation was -3.47%.

Last 5 Years:
Over the 5 years ended with the 1st Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home Prices
ranked 279, with a total appreciation of 14.4%. The top performer during the 5
year period was Odessa, TX, with appreciation of 76%. The worst performer
during that period was Merced, CA, with appreciation of -29%.
The median appreciation for all cities during this time period was 22%. The
average appreciation over the 5 years was 23%.

Last 10 Years:
During the 10 years ended in the 1st Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home Prices
had a rank of 290, with appreciation during the decade of 42%. The top
performer during the period was Ocean City, NJ, with appreciation of 162%. The
worst performer during the 10 year time period was Detroit, MI, with
appreciation of 6%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 10 years was 57%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 62%.

Last 20 Years:
During the 20 years ended in the 1st Quarter of 2009, Des Moines Home Prices
had a rank of 168, with total appreciation over the 20 year period of 121%. The
top performer during the period was Casper, WY, with appreciation of 327%.
The worst performer during the last 20 years was Rochester, NY, with
appreciation of 49%.
The median appreciation for all cities during the last 20 years was 123%. The
average appreciation for the cities over that time frame was 135%.

Historical data on the Des Moines Home Price Index is available back to the 3rd
Quarter, of 1977. The chart has been updated through the 1st Quarter of 2009.
All calculations are based on the quarterly value of the House Price Index for
Des Moines. Real estate appreciation figures represent total appreciation over
each time period. (Unless specifically stated, the appreciation figures do not
represent annual or quarterly rates of appreciation.)








_____________________________________________________________
Home       About       Search      1000 Charts      Report a Problem with this Page
Site Map      Contact Us      Privacy Policy      Terms of Use/Disclosure     

    SignalTrend Inc.  2008 - 2009, All Rights Reserved
Appreciation Rankings: Des Moines Home Prices
Home        About Us