Des Moines, WA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 11,854 housing units in Des Moines.
This represents a 59.4% growth from 7,438 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 11,854 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Des Moines is about 61.3%.
Des Moines's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4%.
Average household size is 2.47 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Des Moines were built after 1972.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.60% |
| One Bedroom | 14.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 32.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 13.60% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 4.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
| Median year structure was built | 1968 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $174,700 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $184,400 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Median year structure was built | 1977 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $639 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 1% |
| Second Mortgage | 9.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 10.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 52.80% |
| Debt Free | 25.90% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.6% |
