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Des Moines, Washington houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Des Moines, WA (King County) — Census median home value $539,800, county listing prices down about 4.0% over the past year. Market data for Des Moines houses and the broader area.
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Des Moines, WA is in King County, Washington — this guide covers houses in Des Moines and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 32,545, with a median household income of $89,787. Census data puts Des Moines houses at a median value of $539,800 (all owner-occupied homes); King County's current median listing price runs $850,000, down about 4.0% over the past year.
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Market overview
Des Moines housing market
Des Moines is in King County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Des Moines and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$539,800
Population (Census ACS)
32,545
Median household income
$89,787
County price trend (2025)
0.89% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Des Moines market snapshot
Population
32,545
County
King County
Median Household Income
$89,787
Median Home Value (city)
$539,800
Median Listing Price (King County)
$850,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,727/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-4.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Des Moines's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $539,800. Separately, King County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $850,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
King County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.89% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Des Moines has an estimated population of 32,545 and a median household income of $89,787, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Des Moines's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Des Moines
County guide: King County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Des Moines.
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Nearby communities include Normandy Park, SeaTac, Lakeland North, Kent, Federal Way, Burien, Tukwila, Vashon, Auburn, Lakeland South, Algona, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, White Center, Renton, Boulevard Park, Fairwood.
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Vashon market data
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Algona market data
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Bryn Mawr-Skyway market data
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Dash Point (~6.9 mi), Browns Point (~8.1 mi), Fife Heights (~8.9 mi), Fife (~10.9 mi), Edgewood (~10.9 mi), Ruston (~11.0 mi), Tacoma (~11.5 mi), Maplewood (~11.6 mi), Sumner (~11.8 mi), Lake Tapps (~12.9 mi), Waller (~13.0 mi), Southworth (~13.2 mi), North Puyallup (~13.2 mi), Canterwood (~13.3 mi), Purdy (~13.4 mi), Gig Harbor (~13.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Des Moines data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
32,545
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$539,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$89,787
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,727
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.89%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$850,000
Census place type
city
County
King County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.41 sq mi
Census GEOID
5317635
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Des Moines
Schools
Seattle School District No. 1 — 109 schools, 51,238 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. King addresses may be served by Seattle School District No. 1, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Des Moines FAQ
What are houses worth in Des Moines, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Des Moines at $539,800. King County's current median listing price runs $850,000, down about 4.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Des Moines, WA?
For owner-occupied houses in Des Moines, Census ACS data shows a median value of $539,800. Active listing prices in King County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Des Moines, WA?
Des Moines houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding King County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Des Moines, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Des Moines's population at approximately 32,545.
What's the median rent in Des Moines, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Des Moines at approximately $1,727 per month.
What is the median household income in Des Moines, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Des Moines at approximately $89,787.
Is the Des Moines housing market growing?
King County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.89% annual change in 2025.
Is Des Moines, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Des Moines's median home value at about 6.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Des Moines, WA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Seattle School District No. 1 for many Des Moines addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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