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Kent

The Lakes

#4 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Kent
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 8 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B-
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
The Lakes is a neighborhood in Kent, Washington with a population of 7,024. The Lakes is in King County. Living in The Lakes offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In The Lakes there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in The Lakes and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in The Lakes are above average.
About The Lakes...
Population
7,024
Neighborhood in
Kent
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$247,331
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,519
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    63%
  • Own
    37%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    282.7
  • Murder
    —
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    —
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500.1
  • Theft
    —
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284

Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$63,783
National
$55,322
Families with Children
27%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    17%
    13%
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    The Lakes Reviews

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    The health fitness in this area is not very good, but there are some opportunities to have a health lifestyle, but the option is expensive, where many people don't have very much money.
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    There are many apartments around, so there is not a lot of space, garages or extra land. This could be improved with more housing with some more space.
    There is a lot of crime that happens in my city, but in a different area than where I live specifically. Sometimes crime happens in my area, but it is usually a low standard.
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