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Compare Des Moines to Federal Way

This post compares Des Moines, Washington to Federal Way, 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 Des Moines (city) Federal Way (city)
Population 31,080 94,905
Income (median) $45,846 $47,773
Home Value (median) $290,700 $280,700
White 58% 57%
Black 6% 10%
Asian 12% 14%
With Kids 30% 34%
Age (median) 40 36
Rentals 42% 42%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Moines or Federal Way?
A: Des Moines has a much smaller population count than Federal Way: 31080 compared with 94905 total people.

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

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

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

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