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Kent

The Lakes

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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
    NG
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    NG
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The Lakes is a neighborhood in Kent, Washington with a population of 10,365. The Lakes is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in The Lakes offers residents a suburban 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
10,365
Neighborhood in
Kent
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$144,976
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,342
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    59%
  • Own
    41%
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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
    —
    283
  • Murder
    —
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    —
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500
  • Theft
    —
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$57,385
National
$55,322
Children
18%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    16%
    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.