Des Moines, Washington · ZIP 98198

Des Moines — ZIP 98198

Des Moines (98198) scores 59/100 — Fair for Washington. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $600K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100

Avg math proficiency23%

Avg reading proficiency33%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100

Typical home value$600K

Median rent$2,045/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$600K

Median Rent

$2,045/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

70,251

Violent Crime

8,019

Property Crime

62,232

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for King County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Mount Rainier High School	09–12	1,846	35%	66%
Des Moines Elementary	PK–05	500	35%	44%
Woodmont K-8 School	KG–08	402	34%	41%
Parkside Elementary	PK–05	535	22%	27%
Midway Elementary	PK–05	548	18%	19%
Pacific Middle School	06–08	604	16%	33%
River Ridge Elementary	PK–05	697	15%	17%
Madrona Elementary	PK–05	317	12%	17%
Cascade Public Schools	09–12	126	Not reported	Not reported
Maritime High School	09–12	126	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

39,815

Median Income

$86K

Homeownership

55%

Median Age

36.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98198 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 98198 has a school score of 53/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98198 is approximately $600K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 98198 in Des Moines has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.