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Compare Renton to Des Moines

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

Questions and Answers:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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