Living in Des Moines (Washington)
Des Moines (Washington) is a large place in Washington, United States, home to 31,221 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 7%, #843 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 11%, #754 of 7,271), commuters (top 13%, #758 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Des Moines (Washington)
- It is right on the coast of the Salish Sea.
- It is part of Greater Seattle, 19 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 27 min and sets around 1:21; in late June it sets around 6:10.
How Des Moines (Washington) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 54 | #4,200 of 11,898 | #117 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 30 | #6,938 of 9,771 | #128 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 44 | #4,174 of 8,006 | #110 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #2,594 of 6,237 | #82 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,127 of 9,474 | #130 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #2,815 of 9,474 | #130 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,607 of 10,762 | #105 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #971 of 4,537 | #17 of 155 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #935 of 4,444 | #19 of 156 | Map |
| DINKS | 72 | #815 of 3,053 | #16 of 105 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #4,000 of 7,271 | #115 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #758 of 6,227 | #23 of 219 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #1,034 of 3,933 | #22 of 137 | Map |
| Student | 71 | #841 of 2,119 | #18 of 71 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 43 | #3,899 of 8,006 | #86 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 28 | #9,501 of 12,111 | #208 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 65 | #1,034 of 4,114 | #22 of 145 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #754 of 7,271 | #26 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #1,340 of 9,474 | #40 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 16 | #17,443 of 18,063 | #396 of 421 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 38 | #3,859 of 16,523 | #207 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 5 | #17,574 of 18,063 | #412 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,095 of 16,523 | #45 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #517 of 21,167 | #11 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,786 of 12,111 | #74 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #885 of 6,413 | #59 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #843 of 12,111 | #23 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #1,013 of 4,750 | #18 of 160 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Normandy Park 4 km
- SeaTac 6 km
- Kent (Washington) 7 km
- Burien 8 km
- Lakeland North 8 km
- Federal Way 9 km
- Tukwila 9 km
- Riverton (Washington) 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.