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Compare Des Moines to Kirkland

This post compares Des Moines, Washington to Kirkland, 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) Kirkland (city)
Population 31,080 86,772
Income (median) $45,846 $79,458
Home Value (median) $290,700 $522,900
White 58% 76%
Black 6% 1%
Asian 12% 14%
With Kids 30% 29%
Age (median) 40 38
Rentals 42% 36%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Moines or Kirkland?
A: Des Moines has a much smaller population count than Kirkland: 31080 compared with 86772 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Des Moines or in Kirkland?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Des Moines.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Des Moines or Kirkland?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Des Moines.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Des Moines does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 42% for Des Moines versus 36% for Kirkland.

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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