Median home value in zip code 50131 (Johnston, IA) is $395,056, up 0.6% year over year. Part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.

Home Value$395,056

YoY Change

+0.6%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$79,011 on $395,056

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Out of reach42.6% of income

Need $114,171/yr to afford.

PITI$2,664

P/I42.6%

Afford$260K

Gap-$136K

P&I $1,998Tax $517Ins $150

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + IA ins. 28% per HUD.

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