Living in Kenmore, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kenmore · Census data 2020–2024
Kenmore has 23,741 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $139,764 (42% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $920,800, the median rent is $1,949/month.
Kenmore at a glance
- Population
- 23,741
- Median age
- 39.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $139,764State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $920,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,949/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Kenmore a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kenmore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kenmore the median home value is $920,800, 177% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,949 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,383 a month in housing costs.
Kenmore median household income
The median household income in Kenmore is $139,764 and the income per person is $74,324. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Kenmore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,761
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.50
Kenmore demographics
- Population
- 23,741
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 9,396
- Foreign-born
- 21.9%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kenmore ›
Education in Kenmore
61.8% of adults 25 and older in Kenmore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 27.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kenmore
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 33.2%
- Drive alone
- 52.7%
- Public transit
- 5.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Kenmore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore | 23,741 | $139,764 | $920,800 | $1,949 |
| Lake Forest Park | 13,335 | $159,904 | $953,200 | $2,333 |
| Bothell | 49,610 | $140,427 | $925,100 | $2,346 |
| Brier | 6,545 | $132,045 | $866,600 | $2,318 |
| Bothell West | 22,029 | $153,449 | $824,900 | $2,511 |
| Mountlake Terrace | 23,104 | $107,687 | $667,300 | $2,004 |
| Kirkland | 92,621 | $150,414 | $1,115,400 | $2,401 |
| Alderwood Manor | 10,266 | $105,181 | $700,900 | $1,919 |
| Shoreline | 61,431 | $112,751 | $811,100 | $1,985 |
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What is the median household income in Kenmore, WA?
The median household income in Kenmore is $139,764, 42% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kenmore?
The median home value in Kenmore is $920,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Kenmore?
The median gross rent in Kenmore is $1,949 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Kenmore, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Kenmore?
The median age in Kenmore is 39.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Kenmore?
The average commute to work in Kenmore is 29 minutes; 33.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kenmore?
The unemployment rate in Kenmore is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kenmore?
61.8% of adults in Kenmore 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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