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Compare University Place to Des Moines

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

Questions and Answers:

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

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

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

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

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to University Place may include: Mountlake-Terrace, Burien, and Lacey.

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

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