Kent, WA
Living in Kent
Bikeability59
Walkability45
Commute23
Public Transit68
Affordability36
Public Safety59
Airports96
Hospitals66
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
131kPopulation+42k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian20%
Black12%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate26%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$346kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$425 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K31%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas42%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kent
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Kent
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump26%
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 Kent
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kent, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kent, WA
Montessori Plus School
0 miles, E
Sunbeams Lutheran School
1 miles, E
Cascade Vista Baptist School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Kent, WA
University of Phoenix-Washington
6 miles, N
Northwest College of Art & Design
14 miles, SW
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
14 miles, SW
University of Puget Sound
15 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kent, WA
Valley Medical Center
4 miles, N
Multicare Covington Medical Center
5 miles, E
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
5 miles, S
Highline Medical Center
8 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Kent, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
6 miles, NW
Bellingham International Airport
98 miles, N
Portland International Airport
126 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
166 miles, SE