Decks
in Des Moines.

78.8%

Average ROI at resale · Des Moines · $24,208 in, $19,085 out

A mid-range decks across the Des Moines typically runs $24,208 at completion and returns $19,085 at resale — a 78.8% ROI according to 2025 Cost vs. Value data for the Des Moines market.

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What Decks Returns in Des Moines

Mid-range cost and resale value from the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.

ProjectCostResale ValueROI
Deck Addition | Composite$24,208$19,08579%
Deck Addition | Wood$16,825$12,36574%

Source: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value. Mid-range tier.

Des Moines Market

212K
Residents
$60,000-$74,999
Median Income
$3,000 or More
Property Tax / yr
16
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