Median home value in zip code 50244 (Slater, IA) is $282,471, up 1.1% year over year. Part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.

Home Value$282,471

YoY Change

+1.1%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$56,494 on $282,471

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Stretch31.2% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,948

P/I31.2%

Afford$254K

Gap-$29K

P&I $1,428Tax $370Ins $150

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

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