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Crime in Des Moines summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Des Moines. Key points include:
There were 997 total crimes in Des Moines in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Des Moines is 3,145.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Des Moines is 296.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Des Moines is 2,849.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Des Moines is 48.44% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Des Moines Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Des Moines / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 997 | 3,145.7 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 94 | 296.6 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 33 | 104.1 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 51 | 160.9 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 903 | 2,849.1 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 68 | 214.6 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 611 | 1,927.8 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 224 | 706.8 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Des Moines summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Des Moines. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Des Moines is 134 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Des Moines is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Des Moines is $612,731.
The median income in Des Moines is $92,483.
Des Moines's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Des Moines Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Des Moines | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 188 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Des Moines, WA Weather
The average high in Des Moines is 60.3° and the average low is 44.5°.
There are 92.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.0 inches of precipitation each year with 5.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Des Moines |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 92.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Des Moines Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Des Moines
The current population in Des Moines is 32,823. The population has increased 11.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,823 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 32,545 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 32,667 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 32,631 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 31,983 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 31,734 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 31,518 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 31,080 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 30,904 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 30,715 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 30,403 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 30,139 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 29,862 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 29,625 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 29,401 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Des Moines
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Des Moines is:
44.0% White with 14,446 White residents.
12.7% African American with 4,164 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 54 American Indian residents.
12.0% Asian with 3,934 Asian residents.
1.9% Hawaiian with 620 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 75 Other residents.
9.2% Two Or More with 3,026 Two Or More residents.
19.8% Hispanic with 6,504 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Des Moines | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.0% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.7% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 12.0% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 9.2% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.8% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Des Moines
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Des Moines is 51.9% female with 17,021 female residents.
Des Moines is 48.1% male with 15,801 male residents.
| Gender | Des Moines | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Des Moines for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Des Moines completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Des Moines completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Des Moines completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Des Moines completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Des Moines completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Des Moines completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Des Moines completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Des Moines completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Des Moines completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Des Moines | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Des Moines, Washington
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1.9% of households in Des Moines earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Des Moines earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.8% of households in Des Moines earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.7% of households in Des Moines earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.3% of households in Des Moines earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Des Moines earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.6% of households in Des Moines earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.2% of households in Des Moines earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.2% of households in Des Moines earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.1% of households in Des Moines earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Des Moines | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.1% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
