Kent, WA

Living in Kent

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Bikeability 59
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Walkability 45
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 68
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 75
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Schools 31
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Residents

131k Population +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

$72k Median 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

$346k Median Home Value +$43k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median 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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Airports

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Tri-Cities Airport
166 miles, SE