Kent
- City in Washington
City
Kent
- grade BOverall Grade
- City in Washington
- Rating 3.65 out of 5 205 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$346,400
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,385
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Kent Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Kent
- grade A+
Raisbeck Aviation High School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 161 reviews
- grade A minus
Tahoma Senior High School
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 529 reviews
- grade A minus
Kentridge High School
- Rating 3.64 out of 5 724 reviews
- grade A minus
Rock Creek Elementary School
- grade A minus
Glacier Park Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
Top Private Schools Near Kent
- grade A minus
Auburn Adventist Academy
- Rating 3.66 out of 5 41 reviews
- grade A minus
Pacific Christian Academy
- Rating 3.52 out of 5 29 reviews
- grade A minus
Kennedy Catholic High School
- Rating 3.97 out of 5 162 reviews
- grade A minus
Seattle Christian School
- Rating 4.38 out of 5 79 reviews
- grade A minus
Rainier Christian Schools
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 25 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault111.4national 282.7
- Murder3.1national 6.1
- Rape71.8national 40.7
- Robbery184.7national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary575.6national 500.1
- Theft2,746.5national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft647.3national 284
Residents
Working in Kent
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$72,062
National
$62,843Similar Places
Kent Reviews
Rating 3.65 out of 5 205 reviews
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It’s Seattle’s 2nd biggest suburb and, as such, incredibly diverse in all aspects of the word. You’ll find five alphabets on buildings within 2 blocks and everything from very modest 1970/80s apartments and ranch homes to pristine, tree lined cul-de-sacs of upper middle class homes catering to professionals who commute into downtown Seattle/Bellevue (at least when we’re not WFH; FYI, I fall in this category). It’s awesome to be just half an hour from downtown Seattle and Bellevue (made it back from Amazon hq in 24min the other day)!
Great area. Lots of scenery, trees, and wildlife nearby. Kent is great for anyone looking to get the most out of being outside, with many trails and outdoor activities like hiking or climbing. Plus, the air quality is great!
The food around here is also amazing--there are cuisines from around the world all in one spot. There's nothing here that you can't find. From American to Thai to India to Filipino, there are simply so many options that it might get hard to choose.
Additionally, the education system is great in Kent; there are plenty of top-notch primary and secondary schools that will well prepare any student for life outside of school.
The food around here is also amazing--there are cuisines from around the world all in one spot. There's nothing here that you can't find. From American to Thai to India to Filipino, there are simply so many options that it might get hard to choose.
Additionally, the education system is great in Kent; there are plenty of top-notch primary and secondary schools that will well prepare any student for life outside of school.
This city has a lot of places to shop, and the convenience of these stores makes Kent easier to live in. However, crime is high, and rent increases, making it harder for low-income families to reside. I think kent needs more security and safety for the residents that already call Kent home. If individuals can afford the rent and hiking cost home sales, then the suburbs of Kent may be the safest neighborhood outside of the downtown and metropolitan areas. I live in Kent in the valley neighborhood, and I feel safe in the apartment complex I live in; however, I've lived in Kent for over six years. I have definitely seen the changes of the community become occupied by homeless individuals and suffering from mental illness. This is why I've decided to pursue Social Work, so I can find out how I can best support communities in great need and help bring much-needed resources to disproportionately marginalized communities and under-served.