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Polk, IA · ZIP 50161 · Census Tract 19153010101 · 2027–2030 outlook
Current modeled value
$421K
Downside (P10)
$334K
-21% by 2030
Base Case (P50)
$437K
+4% by 2030
Upside (P90)
$665K
+58% by 2030
Base case: +4% by 2030, with a forecast range from -21% to +58%. The model forecasts this with 58% confidence.
| Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Value | $205K | $216K | $255K | $279K | $288K | $317K | $322K | $364K | $377K | $404K | $421K | $437K | $430K | $437K |
| YoY Change | +5.3% | +18.3% | +9.3% | +3.3% | +9.9% | +1.8% | +12.8% | +3.7% | +7.2% | +4.1% | +3.8% | -1.5% | +1.5% | |
| Downside (P10) | $356K | $347K | $334K | |||||||||||
| Upside (P90) | $530K | $626K | $665K |
The forecast range is wider than average for this market, indicating lower confidence. Short-term confidence is moderate but expands significantly by 2030 — outcomes could vary meaningfully.
1-Year Spread
$356K to $530K
39.9% of median
5-Year Spread
$334K to $665K
75.7% of median
Use these nearby areas to compare price level, upside potential, and forecast risk.
Areas with the most similar current median values
| Area | Current Value | 5yr Expected | 5yr Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart area | $411K | $437K | +6.2% | |
| Crocker (Tract 010213) | $411K | $470K | +14.5% | |
| Des Moines | $421K | $480K | +14.0% | |
| Madison area | $409K | $439K | +7.4% | |
| Webster | $422K | $448K | +6.2% | |
| Crocker (Tract 010215) | $409K | $432K | +5.6% |
Nearby areas where the model expects higher 5-year price growth
| Area | Current Value | 5yr Expected | 5yr Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart area | $411K | $437K | +6.2% | |
| Urbandale | $364K | $427K | +17.2% | |
| Crocker | $381K | $445K | +17.0% | |
| Des Moines (Tract 003902) | $249K | $289K | +16.3% | |
| Des Moines (Tract 004501) | $182K | $211K | +15.7% | |
| Des Moines (Tract 005101) | $318K | $367K | +15.5% |
Nearby areas with narrower forecast ranges (less uncertainty)
| Area | Current Value | 5yr Expected | Spread | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart area | $411K | $437K | $331K | |
| Des Moines (Tract 004900) | $147K | $166K | $76K | |
| Des Moines (Tract 004200) | $154K | $165K | $75K | |
| Des Moines (Tract 005200) | $107K | $118K | $66K | |
| Des Moines (Tract 002100) | $111K | $113K | $64K | |
| Des Moines (Tract 004702) | $65K | $68K | $43K |
Forecasts are probabilistic model outputs, not guarantees. The model uses historical data and economic indicators; it does not observe property-specific conditions. This is not financial, investment, or real estate advice. Learn more about our methodology.
Model
Homecastr World Model (Schrödinger Bridge v12)
Forecast Horizon
2027 to 2030
Schema Version
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Citation
Hardesty Lewis, D. (2026). Homecastr Home Price Forecast. Retrieved from homecastr.com.
Data Sources
Deep dive into property-level home price forecasts for parcels in this area.