Des Moines, WA
Living in Des Moines
Bikeability50
Walkability36
Commute31
Public Transit59
Affordability39
Public Safety61
Airports96
Hospitals64
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
32kPopulation+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
$70kMedian 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
$359kMedian Home Value+$62k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Des Moines, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Des Moines, WA
St Philomena School
1 miles, N
Holy Trinity Lutheran School
1 miles, S
K School
1 miles, S
Holy Innocents School of the Northwest
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Des Moines, WA
University of Phoenix-Washington
6 miles, NE
Northwest College of Art & Design
11 miles, SW
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
11 miles, SW
University of Puget Sound
12 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Des Moines, WA
Highline Medical Center
5 miles, N
Valley Medical Center
6 miles, NE
St Francis Community Hospital
7 miles, S
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
7 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near 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
170 miles, SE