Are buyers active in Des Moines-West Des Moines?

Buyer demand in Des Moines-West Des Moines is **very active** as of July 2026. The pending ratio is 0.53 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 59 days to go under contract. Active inventory is +8.2% year over year, giving buyers more choice and slower-paced decisions. Sellers are responding: 41.8% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Des Moines-West Des Moines is 58/100 (Fair Chance of Selling). — Live indicators (July 2026): Sold Score: 58/100 (Fair Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.53 · Inventory YoY: +8.2% · Median days on market: 59 · Sellers cutting price: 41.8% · Median listing price: $349,950 (-0.0% YoY)