Kenmore, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
23,594 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
57.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$137,926 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$869,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,128 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,836 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
4
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
7
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (34%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 9 5 40
Feb 6 3 42
Mar 6 2 45
Apr 5 1 50
May 4 0 56
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 6 0 52
Nov 11 3 44
Dec 8 5 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Arrowhead Elementary
<1 miles, SW · 4.6star
Moorlands Elementary
1 miles, S · 4.6star
Kenmore Elementary
1 miles, NE · 3.7star
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Colleges

Cascadia College
3 miles, E · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Swedish Edmonds Hospital
6 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Airports

Bellingham International Airport
73 miles, N · 1.4star
Portland International Airport
150 miles, SW · 3.7star
Tri-Cities Airport
180 miles, SE · 1star
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