La Porte City vs West Des Moines: Housing
| La Porte City | West Des Moines | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $163,200 | $309,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $955/mo | $1,237/mo |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.9% | 57.4% |
| Rent as Share of Income | 16.3% | 17.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ACS 2020-2024.