Living in Kendall, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kendall · Census data 2020–2024
Kendall has 657 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median home value is $338,900.
Kendall is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kendall at a glance
- Population
- 657
- Median age
- 42.6State: 38.3
- Median home value
- $338,900State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Kendall a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 23%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kendall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kendall the median home value is $338,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,872 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Kendall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 296
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.51
Kendall demographics
- Population
- 657
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 262
- Foreign-born
- 11.1%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kendall ›
Education in Kendall
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Kendall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kendall
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 91.4%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.6%
Kendall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall | 657 | — | $338,900 | — |
| Maple Falls | 209 | $34,574 | $614,600 | — |
| Peaceful Valley | 2,858 | $59,625 | $317,800 | $1,477 |
| Sumas | 1,512 | $89,375 | $441,500 | $1,585 |
| Nooksack | 1,794 | $97,159 | $524,300 | $1,721 |
| Everson | 3,040 | $80,250 | $450,300 | $1,294 |
| Acme | 223 | $67,361 | $507,100 | — |
| Lynden | 16,234 | $103,233 | $596,600 | $1,707 |
| Sudden Valley | 6,084 | $100,930 | $489,200 | $1,816 |
More for people moving to Kendall
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What is the average home price in Kendall?
The median home value in Kendall is $338,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Kendall, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 23%.
What is the median age in Kendall?
The median age in Kendall is 42.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Kendall?
The average commute to work in Kendall is 41 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kendall?
The unemployment rate in Kendall is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kendall?
19.6% of adults in Kendall have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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