South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA
Living in South Des Moines
Bikeability52
Walkability33
Commute28
Public Transit58
Affordability79
Public Safety48
Airports96
Hospitals65
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+402 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian15%
Black5%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial7%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$319kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$432 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in South Des Moines
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in South Des Moines
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 9 | 3 |
| Feb | 42 | 6 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 6 | 2 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 10 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 8 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Des Moines
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA
Holy Trinity Lutheran School
1 miles, S
K School
1 miles, S
St Philomena School
1 miles, N
Holy Innocents School of the Northwest
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA
University of Phoenix-Washington
6 miles, NE
Northwest College of Art & Design
11 miles, SW
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
12 miles, SW
University of Puget Sound
12 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA
Highline Medical Center
5 miles, N
Valley Medical Center
6 miles, NE
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
6 miles, SE
St Francis Community Hospital
7 miles, S
Airports
Airports near South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
4 miles, N
Bellingham International Airport
98 miles, N
Portland International Airport
125 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
169 miles, SE