Des Moines
WA
Average Sales Price
$602,146
Median Sales Price
$515,000
Population
29,382
Total Listings
123
Demographics
Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
29.4K
29.4K in 2020
Density
4.5K
per square mile
Households
11.3K
Total households
Gender
49% / 51%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
59% / 41%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: Years
Education Level
Educational Environment
Elementary Schools (6)Middle Schools (3)High Schools (2)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
7/10
North Hill Elementary School
19835 8th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98148
Public
PK - 6
No
STUDENTS/TEACHERS
5/10
Des Moines Elementary School
22001 9th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Public
PK - 6
No
STUDENTS/TEACHERS
4/10
Woodmont K-8 School
26454 16th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Public
PK - 8
No
STUDENTS/TEACHERS
4/10
Midway Elementary School
22447 24th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Public
PK - 6
No
STUDENTS/TEACHERS
4/10
Parkside Elementary School
2104 S 247th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
Public
PK - 6
No
STUDENTS/TEACHERS
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Amenities & Attractions
Featured Listings
For Sale (93)
For Sold (3264)
Active2 Beds1.75 Baths983 SqFt2630 S 226th ST #C103, Des Moines, WA 98198
Real Broker LLC • Julia Raymond
Open Fri 5PM-7PM4 Beds2.5 Baths2,890 SqFt19619 10th PL S, Des Moines, WA 98148
Keller Williams Seattle Metro • Beth Grotelueschen
Open Sat 2PM-4PM2 Beds2 Baths1,099 SqFt22005 6th AVE S ##201, Des Moines, WA 98198
John L. Scott, Inc. • Bradley Hanson
Open Sun 1PM-4PM3 Beds2.75 Baths3,052 SqFt1124 S 274th PL, Des Moines, WA 98198
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW • Roxanne Kurosky
Open Sat 12PM-3PM
Open Sun 12PM-2PM3 Beds2.5 Baths2,090 SqFt23102 21st AVE S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Brightline Realty • Jennifer Martirosian
FAQs
To help you make informed decisions, we've compiled answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.
How much do I need for a down payment on a home?
The amount you need for a down payment depends on the type of loan and your financial situation. While 20% is a common benchmark, many buyers put down less—some conventional loans allow as little as 3%, and FHA loans require just 3.5%.
What's included in my monthly mortgage payment?
What is a 2-1 buydown, and how does it work?
Who pays for the 2-1 buydown—the buyer, the seller, or the lender?
What are closing costs, and how much should I expect to pay?
How does my credit score affect my mortgage rate?