Des Moines, WA

Living in Des Moines

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Bikeability 50
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Walkability 36
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 59
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Affordability 39
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 75
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Schools 36
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Residents

32k Population +2.3k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
27% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black7%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian3%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate25%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$359k Median Home Value +$62k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$420 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K31%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas41%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Des Moines

United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41

Property Crime in Des Moines

United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump29%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 8 3
Feb 42 5 3
Mar 45 5 2
Apr 49 4 1
May 54 3 0
Jun 59 3 0
Jul 64 1 0
Aug 65 1 0
Sep 59 2 0
Oct 51 5 0
Nov 44 9 1
Dec 39 7 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Des Moines

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Des Moines, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Des Moines, WA

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St Philomena School
1 miles, N
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K School
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Des Moines, WA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Des Moines, WA

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Valley Medical Center
6 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Des Moines, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
170 miles, SE