What's a 'cash buyer market' in Iowa?

One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.

How do I get cash offers on my home?

Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.

Is cash always lower than MLS?

Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.

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Cities with the most cash buyer activity in Iowa.

Cash buyers cluster in markets with motivated sellers and investor demand. This ranks Iowa cities by estimated annual cash transaction volume.

Last updated September 2026

Iowa ranking

50 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.

#	City	Est. annual cash sales	Score
1	Des Moines	960 deals/yr	75	View →
2	Cedar Rapids	610 deals/yr	70	View →
3	Davenport	465 deals/yr	67	View →
4	Sioux City	385 deals/yr	65	View →
5	Iowa City	355 deals/yr	64	View →
6	Dubuque	325 deals/yr	63	View →
7	Council Bluffs	325 deals/yr	63	View →
8	Waterloo	315 deals/yr	62	View →
9	Ames	260 deals/yr	60	View →
10	West Des Moines	255 deals/yr	60	View →
11	Ankeny	230 deals/yr	59	View →
12	Cedar Falls	190 deals/yr	57	View →
13	Urbandale	190 deals/yr	57	View →
14	Marion	170 deals/yr	56	View →
15	Bettendorf	160 deals/yr	55	View →
16	Marshalltown	140 deals/yr	54	View →
17	Muscatine	135 deals/yr	53	View →
18	Burlington	135 deals/yr	53	View →
19	Ottumwa	135 deals/yr	53	View →
20	Mason City	130 deals/yr	53	View →
21	Fort Dodge	130 deals/yr	53	View →
22	Clinton	130 deals/yr	53	View →
23	Newton	95 deals/yr	49	View →
24	Indianola	90 deals/yr	49	View →
25	Coralville	85 deals/yr	48	View →
26	Johnston	80 deals/yr	48	View →
27	Waukee	80 deals/yr	48	View →
28	Altoona	75 deals/yr	47	View →
29	Boone	70 deals/yr	46	View →
30	Clive	70 deals/yr	46	View →
31	North Liberty	70 deals/yr	46	View →
32	Oskaloosa	70 deals/yr	46	View →
33	Pella	65 deals/yr	45	View →
34	Decorah	60 deals/yr	44	View →
35	Fort Madison	60 deals/yr	44	View →
36	Keokuk	60 deals/yr	44	View →
37	Storm Lake	60 deals/yr	44	View →
38	Spencer	60 deals/yr	44	View →
39	Fairfield	55 deals/yr	44	View →
40	Mount Pleasant	55 deals/yr	44	View →
41	Carroll	55 deals/yr	44	View →
42	Le Mars	55 deals/yr	44	View →
43	Waverly	55 deals/yr	44	View →
44	Norwalk	55 deals/yr	44	View →
45	Knoxville	55 deals/yr	44	View →
46	Grinnell	55 deals/yr	44	View →
47	Pleasant Hill	50 deals/yr	42	View →
48	Charles City	45 deals/yr	41	View →
49	Grimes	45 deals/yr	41	View →
50	Denison	45 deals/yr	41	View →

Methodology

Cash volume = population × 1.5% turnover × ~30% cash share (national average per Redfin, 2024). Indicates relative market depth, not buyer-level offers.

FAQ

What's a 'cash buyer market' in Iowa?: One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.
How do I get cash offers on my home?: Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.
Is cash always lower than MLS?: Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.