Why Live in Westridge
Westridge in Johnston is a planned residential community featuring modern Craftsman, contemporary ranch-style, and two-story homes on lots ranging from a quarter-acre to 3 acres. The neighborhood is about 5 miles from Johnston and offers a mix of new construction with homes built as recently as 2024. The highly rated Johnston Community School District serves the area, with students attending Beaver Creek Elementary, Johnston Middle, and Johnston High School, all of which receive high ratings. Crosshaven Park is a local highlight, featuring a basketball court, soccer field, playground, and walking trail, while Pointe Vista Park offers a pond, playgrounds, trails, and a winter sledding hill. The nearby Beaver Creek Golf Club provides a 27-hole course with daily and season passes. Residents can enjoy the Johnston Farmers Market, located 6 miles away, from June to September, and explore dining options like Destination Grille and chain restaurants such as Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. The area is mainly car-dependent, with Iowa Highway 141 just a mile away, facilitating travel to major cities. The Des Moines International Airport is a 17-mile drive, and MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is 4 miles away for healthcare needs. The neighborhood is actively involved in stormwater management to address water contamination issues, with native plants used to reduce runoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westridge a good place to live?
Westridge is a good place to live. Westridge is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Westridge is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Westridge has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.6 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $242,775 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 70.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Westridge are home owners, with 3.5% of residents renting and 96.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Westridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Westridge neighborhood guide.
Is Westridge, IA a safe neighborhood?
Westridge, IA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Westridge?
The median home price in Westridge is $490,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $98,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,400 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $103K a year to afford the median home price in Westridge. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Westridge is $243K.
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Home Trends in Westridge, IA
On average, homes in Westridge, Johnston sell after 124 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Westridge, Johnston over the last 12 months is $460,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$569,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$311
Number of Homes for Sale
45
Last 12 months Home Sales
71
Median List Price
$490,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%