City profile
Des Moines, WA
Kitsap County · Population 32,823
Des Moines is a town in Kitsap County, WA with about 32,823 residents and a typical home value near $597,000. It is 11 miles from Tacoma, WA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
66°F
Sunny days / yr
155
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$597,000
Typical monthly housing
$3,661
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
127
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.84%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.43%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very High · county score 100/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Riverine flooding, Avalanche
Nearest major airport
4 mi to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 59% Democratic / 38% Republican
Community
Population
32,823
Black population
12.8%
County
Kitsap County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 32,823 residents
- Typical home value about $597,000
- 11 miles from Tacoma, WA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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