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Compare Des Moines to Renton

This post compares Des Moines, Washington to Renton, 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) Renton (city)
Population 31,080 99,692
Income (median) $45,846 $51,945
Home Value (median) $290,700 $339,800
White 58% 50%
Black 6% 10%
Asian 12% 22%
With Kids 30% 33%
Age (median) 40 35
Rentals 42% 48%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Moines or Renton?
A: Des Moines has a much smaller population count than Renton: 31080 compared with 99692 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Renton does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 42% for Des Moines versus 48% for Renton.

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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