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Compare Des Moines to Kent

This post compares Des Moines, Washington to Kent, 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) Kent (city)
Population 31,080 126,561
Income (median) $45,846 $46,225
Home Value (median) $290,700 $284,900
White 58% 52%
Black 6% 11%
Asian 12% 20%
With Kids 30% 36%
Age (median) 40 34
Rentals 42% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Moines or Kent?
A: Des Moines has a much smaller population count than Kent: 31080 compared with 126561 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Kent does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 42% for Des Moines versus 45% for Kent.

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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