The Lakes, Kent, WA
Living in The Lakes
Bikeability61
Walkability52
Commute28
Public Transit72
Affordability100
Public Safety54
Airports96
Hospitals67
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+759 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
54%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black18%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian5%
Education
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$165kMedian Home Value+$4.6k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$444 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached11%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199939%
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K27%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas19%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in The Lakes
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in The Lakes
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (67%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump25%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 9 | 3 |
| Feb | 42 | 6 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 6 | 2 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 10 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 8 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in The Lakes
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near The Lakes, Kent, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near The Lakes, Kent, WA
St Philomena School
2 miles, NW
Holy Trinity Lutheran School
2 miles, SW
K School
2 miles, SW
Montessori Plus School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near The Lakes, Kent, WA
University of Phoenix-Washington
6 miles, N
Northwest College of Art & Design
12 miles, SW
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
13 miles, SW
University of Puget Sound
13 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near The Lakes, Kent, WA
Valley Medical Center
4 miles, NE
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
6 miles, S
Highline Medical Center
6 miles, NW
Cascade Behavioral Hospital
7 miles, N
Airports
Airports near The Lakes, Kent, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
5 miles, NW
Bellingham International Airport
98 miles, N
Portland International Airport
125 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
168 miles, SE