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Compare Des Moines to Seattle

This post compares Des Moines, Washington to Seattle, 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) Seattle (city)
Population 31,080 688,245
Income (median) $45,846 $65,883
Home Value (median) $290,700 $537,800
White 58% 68%
Black 6% 7%
Asian 12% 14%
With Kids 30% 20%
Age (median) 40 35
Rentals 42% 53%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Moines or Seattle?
A: Des Moines has a much smaller population count than Seattle: 31080 compared with 688245 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Seattle does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 42% for Des Moines versus 53% for Seattle.

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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