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Des Moines
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Des Moines, Washington is a small coastal city set between Seattle and Tacoma, offering striking views of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier. Known for its marina, charming neighborhoods, and easygoing Pacific Northwest lifestyle, it provides both scenic relaxation and quick access to urban amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
32,888
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.40°, -122.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,615
Local Cost
$2,250
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
90
English
99
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-10.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1231 mm
Internet Speed
94 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
3
Parks
17
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SEA
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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