Much like its nearby areas, it is significantly less expensive compared to the United States as a whole. Compared to the city of Des Moines, it is a lot less expensive.
Home prices
Paton's median home value is $62,500. In comparison to nearby areas it is about $1,140 (1%) lower.In comparison to the rest of the country it is about $155,000 (71%) lower, and in comparison to the city of Des Moines it is roughly $70,700 (53%) lower.
Rents
Paton's median monthly rent is $394. Compared to nearby areas it is roughly $164 (29%) lower.It is roughly $668 (62%) lower in comparison to the entire country, and it is about $461 (53%) lower in comparison to the city of Des Moines.
Nearby places
Harcourt
Harcourt is about 7 miles northeast of Paton. Real estate prices there are a little more expensive. The median home cost in Harcourt is $73,100, which comes out to $10,600 (14%) higher than Paton. The rent there is a bit more expensive. The median monthly rent in Harcourt is $556, which comes out to $162 (29%) higher than Paton.
Gowrie
Gowrie is about 7 miles north of Paton. Real estate prices there are a bit more expensive. The median home cost in Gowrie is $80,400, which is $17,900 (22%) higher than Paton. Rents there are a bit more expensive. In Gowrie the median rent is $537 a month, which works out to $143 (26%) higher than Paton.
Grand Junction
Grand Junction is roughly 8 miles south of Paton. Its real estate prices are a little more expensive. Grand Junction's median home price is $66,400, which works out to $3,900 (5%) higher than Paton. The rent there is significantly more expensive. The median monthly rent in Grand Junction is $615, which is $221 (35%) higher than Paton.
Churdan
Churdan is about 9 miles west from Paton. Real estate prices there are a bit less expensive. The median home price in Churdan is $48,600, which is $13,900 (28%) lower than Paton. The rent there is a bit more expensive. The median monthly rent in Churdan is $535, which is $141 (26%) higher than Paton.
Farnhamville
Farnhamville is about 9 miles northwest from Paton. Its real estate prices are a bit less expensive. The median home in Farnhamville costs $49,700, which is $12,800 (25%) lower than Paton. Rent there is a bit more expensive. In Farnhamville the median monthly rent is $548, which works out to $154 (28%) higher than Paton.