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Population:29,293
Pop. Change:0%
State: Washington
Metro Area: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
County: King County
City:Des Moines
Zip Code:98198
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Des_Moines, Washington

As of 2011, Des Moines's population is 29,293 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.09 percent.

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The median home cost in Des Moines is $282,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -6.09 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Des Moines's cost of living is 26.40% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Des Moines public schools spend $4,998 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 20.4 students per teacher in Des Moines.

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The unemployment rate in Des Moines is 10.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Des Moines jobs have Decreased by 0.82 percent.

Average Commute time is 29 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Des Moines's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes under $250,000
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