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Compare Federal Way to Des Moines

This post compares Federal Way, Washington to Des Moines, 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 Federal Way (city) Des Moines (city)
Population 94,905 31,080
Income (median) $47,773 $45,846
Home Value (median) $280,700 $290,700
White 57% 58%
Black 10% 6%
Asian 14% 12%
With Kids 34% 30%
Age (median) 36 40
Rentals 42% 42%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Federal Way or Des Moines?
A: Federal Way has a larger population count than Des Moines: 94905 compared with 31080 total people.

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

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

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

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Federal Way may include: Burien, Kent, and Renton.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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