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Compare Burien to Des Moines

This post compares Burien, Washington to Des Moines, Washington across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Burien (city) Des Moines (city)
Population 50,729 31,080
Income (median) $44,861 $45,846
Home Value (median) $318,800 $290,700
White 61% 58%
Black 7% 6%
Asian 12% 12%
With Kids 34% 30%
Age (median) 38 40
Rentals 46% 42%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Burien or Des Moines?
A: Burien has a larger population count than Des Moines: 50729 compared with 31080 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Burien or in Des Moines?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Burien.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Burien or Des Moines?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Burien.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Burien does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 46% for Burien versus 42% for Des Moines.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Burien may include: Des-Moines, Lynnwood, and University-Place.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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