Living in Kent, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kent · Census data 2020–2024
Kent has 135,603 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $92,302 (6% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $587,800, the median rent is $1,909/month.
Kent at a glance
- Population
- 135,603
- Median age
- 35.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $92,302State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $587,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,909/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 57.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Kent a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Washington median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kent
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kent the median home value is $587,800, 77% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,909 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,484 a month in housing costs.
Kent median household income
The median household income in Kent is $92,302 and the income per person is $42,664. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Kent: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 49,652
- Owner-occupied
- 57.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.8%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.84
Kent demographics
- Population
- 135,603
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 47,156
- Foreign-born
- 33.2%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kent ›
Education in Kent
29.8% of adults 25 and older in Kent have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kent
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Kent vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 135,603 | $92,302 | $587,800 | $1,909 |
| Lakeland North | 15,950 | $105,216 | $557,000 | $2,340 |
| Des Moines | 32,823 | $92,483 | $597,000 | $1,799 |
| Fairwood | 17,856 | $122,134 | $733,200 | $2,233 |
| Covington | 21,233 | $134,502 | $637,300 | $2,232 |
| SeaTac | 32,414 | $81,104 | $519,700 | $1,660 |
| Auburn | 85,676 | $97,884 | $547,900 | $1,786 |
| Renton | 105,317 | $100,432 | $672,600 | $1,998 |
| Shadow Lake | 2,465 | $152,552 | $816,300 | $3,043 |
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What is the median household income in Kent, WA?
The median household income in Kent is $92,302, 6% lower 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 Kent?
The median home value in Kent is $587,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Kent?
The median gross rent in Kent is $1,909 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Kent, WA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Washington median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
What is the median age in Kent?
The median age in Kent is 35.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Kent?
The average commute to work in Kent is 30 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kent?
The unemployment rate in Kent is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kent?
29.8% of adults in Kent 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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