Kent, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
135,015 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,416 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$537,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$898 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,679 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.3% 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 62% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (33%) 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 8 2 40
Feb 5 2 41
Mar 5 2 45
Apr 4 1 49
May 3 0 54
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 5 0 51
Nov 9 1 43
Dec 7 2 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

East Hill Elementary School
<1 miles, SE · 1.9star
Mill Creek Middle School
<1 miles, W · 1.4star
Park Orchard Elementary School
1 miles, E · 1.4star
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Colleges

Highline College
4 miles, NW · 1.9star
Green River College
5 miles, S · 1.9star
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
6 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Valley Medical Center
4 miles, N · 5star
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
6 miles, SW · 2.3star
Highline Medical Center
8 miles, NW · 2.3star
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Airports

Bellingham International Airport
98 miles, N · 1.4star
Portland International Airport
126 miles, SW · 3.7star
Tri-Cities Airport
166 miles, SE · 1star
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