Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
19%
Indianola, IA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$756
Population
17,173
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Des Moines suburb brimming with hot air balloons
Suburban
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Affordable
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Family-Friendly
Located about 17 miles south of Des Moines, Indianola is a charming suburb with a small-town atmosphere in Warren County. Indianola is best known for hosting the annual National Balloon Classic, a nine-day summer event filled with an array of vibrant hot air balloons. The city also hosts the popular Warren County Fair every year.
In addition to its many exciting events, Indianola offers a broad range of apartments and townhomes available for rent in a laidback locale. Indianola provides plenty to do outside the home as well, from outdoor recreation at Lake Ahquabi to cultural amenities like the National Balloon Museum and Hall of Fame and the Des Moines Metro Opera.
Simpson College also provides the Indianola community with access to the Buxton Park Arboretum and a variety of educational opportunities. Getting around from Indianola is easy with convenience to U.S. 65.
Explore the City
Buxton Park has many different pathways for residents to stroll on.
Dayton Park is a quiet park tucked away in the heart of the city.
Memorial Park has a waterpark making it very popular among Indianola families.
The historic downtown buildings are all unique inside and out.
Indianola is proud to be home to Simpson College and its students and staff.
The McVay Trail connects Indianola's western neighborhoods.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,788
Average: $87,139
Education
4,544
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,677
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Indianola has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Indianola, IA is $770 for a studio, $756 for one bedroom, $993 for two bedrooms, and $1,096 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Indianola has increased by 5.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$756/month
639 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
402 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
417 Students
Public
Grades K-5
435 Students
Public
Grades K-5
442 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
849 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,120 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Buxton Park and Arboretum
- Pickard Park
- Annett Nature Center
- Lake Ahquabi State Park
- Banner Lakes at Summerset
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.