City
- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingC
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityA+
- JobsB-
- WeatherB
- Cost of LivingC-
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA+
- CommuteB
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$316,400
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,286
National
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Kent Rankings
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Kent Neighborhood Map
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Kent
Jobs
B-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$68,880
National
$55,322Kent Reviews
192 reviews
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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.
Kent is an afforfable suburban area, great for living. As a student, the public schools I attended offered me many opportunity to reach higher. As a resident, living is fairly convenient. Markets are near, variety of stores are around, events are held occasionally. The living quality is quite amazing if one enjoys quietness and peace. If one enjoys the city-like environment, Seattle is only an hour away. Houses are relatively cheap, considering Bellevue and Seattle are near. Since the area is full of stores and entertainments, job availability is high. Diversity in Renton is excellent, which contributes to great cultural exchanges. Kent rarely has any negative news, overall is a wonderful city to live in.
Kent is very much a suburb that's grown in population faster than the infrastructure can keep up. This means the traffic is pretty constant and often times a law will be passed but not enforced. That said, Kent PD is involved in the community, there's a lot of park-based family events in the summer, and the accessibility makes it great for those who work in both Seattle and Tacoma. The restaurants around here are varied and pretty great, and the city does make an effort to host cultural events. Jobs are not scarce, given the location of a few manufacturing firms here, an Amazon fulfillment warehouse, and all the retail places. There's also a TON of apartment buildings, and more being built every day.