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Compare Des Moines to University Place

This post compares Des Moines, Washington to University Place, 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) University Place (city)
Population 31,080 32,528
Income (median) $45,846 $53,109
Home Value (median) $290,700 $319,900
White 58% 69%
Black 6% 8%
Asian 12% 9%
With Kids 30% 32%
Age (median) 40 37
Rentals 42% 44%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Moines or University Place?
A: Des Moines has a similar population count than University Place: 31080 compared with 32528 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: University Place does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 42% for Des Moines versus 44% for University Place.

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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