Median home value in zip code 50222 (Peru, IA) is $320,029, down 0.6% year over year. Part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.

Home Value$320,029

YoY Change

-0.6%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$64,006 on $320,029

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Stretch35% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$2,187

P/I35%

Afford$256K

Gap-$64K

P&I $1,618Tax $419Ins $150

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

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