Polk City

Average Sales Price

$566,037

Median Sales Price

$482,310

Total Listings

Population

5,687

Welcome to Polk City, a town that’s practically defined by its incredible outdoor backyard, while keeping a wonderfully nostalgic, small-town identity. Known as "A City for All Seasons," it’s growing steadily but remains a tight-knit haven for families, boaters, and nature lovers.

Life here revolves completely around the water and the outdoors. Polk City is sandwiched right between Saylorville Lake and Big Creek State Park (which boasts the largest beach in the state). Whether you want to rent a pontoon for the afternoon, go fishing, or hit the Arnold Palmer-designed greens at the Tournament Club of Iowa, you're spoiled for choice. Plus, cyclists love that it sits right at the head of the 26-mile Neal Smith Trail.

When you aren't on the water, everyone hangs out at the historic Town Square, the last remaining town square in Polk County. It feels like stepping into a postcard, complete with a historic bandstand, a great playground, local spots like Fenders Brewing, and the local creamery for ice cream. Between the weekly summer farmers markets and the massive Four Seasons Festival in July, it’s a community that absolutely loves getting together.

With the highly-rated North Polk school district, tons of room to move, and a short drive down to the rest of the metro, Polk City offers a laid-back, lakeside lifestyle that’s pretty hard to beat.