City
- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingC
- NightlifeB+
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityA+
- JobsB-
- WeatherB
- Cost of LivingC
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA+
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$262,800
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,097
National
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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
- A+
Raisbeck Aviation High School
- Highline School District, WA
- 9-12
- 136 reviews
- A
Glacier Park Elementary School
- Tahoma School District, WA
- PK, K-5
- A-
Kentridge High School
- Kent School District, WA
- 9-12
- 620 reviews
- A-
Martin Sortun Elementary School
- Kent School District, WA
- PK, K-6
- 1 review
- A-
Rock Creek Elementary School
- Tahoma School District, WA
- PK, K-5
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$61,033
National
$55,322Children
21%
Kent Reviews
132 reviews
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Coming down the street you notice every corner Hispanic and Thai restaurants and markets; the local downtown area houses buildings created in the 1800's still standing and being used today. During the summer is the greatest! Every weekend a farmers market opens up and for almost two miles downtown every small business and upcoming business and artists sell their wares and share their experiences and joy of living and working in this area. The local high school has been named the most diverse in the nation; between Grandma's Thai restaurant and a small local Japanese couple taking only cash for their amazing sushi rolls Kent has always been a wonderful place to live and enjoy. Outside of the cozy downtown you will notice a large 20 mile square area of professional businesses and a local Amazon warehouse offering many jobs opportunity's for any locals in the area.
Kent, Washington is a very diverse city, only a 20 min drive to downtown Seattle, Kent offers a variety of options on activities for the whole family. There are various parks and trails as well as lakes, there is never a dull moment to be had! That being said I would love to see some areas of Kent become safer for our neighbors and families, fewer crimes and more positivity and support.
Growing up in Kent was very beneficial to me because it is a very diverse town. People from an assortment of backgrounds, race, culture, and lifestyle tend to settle in Kent as it not far from major cities such as a Seattle or Tacoma but it also has a a quality school district and is easily accessible. Although I didn't grow up with much internal family issues, many of my fellow students and friends did and I was able to better understand different family dynamics that existed within the ecosystem that is Kent. I loved growing up here and I think it is a big reason I am the motivated and hard working individual that I am today.