Kent, Washington

Population 123,005

Kent is located in King County, WA. The population is 123,005, making Kent the 3rd largest city in King County and the 6th largest city in the state of Washington.

There are 36 public schools in Kent with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Kent is moderate , and there are 55 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Kent is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Kent property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Kent include East Hill Meridian, Lakeland North and Des Moines.

Kent Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26%

Crime Rate

42.61% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 647
  • Violent Crimes: 371
  • Robbery: 185
  • Burglary: 576
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

66.98% Lower than national avg.
  • 55 offenders in Kent
  • 4.47 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

458 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 13
  • Registered Polluters: 43
  • Superfunds: 20
  • Tanks & Spills: 382

Unemployment

Moderate 3.7%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

36 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 36 K-12 public schools in Kent, WA and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Kent's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
4 Private Schools

Cascade Vista Baptist School

Montessori Plus School

Sunbeams Lutheran School

Sunshine Mountain Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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55 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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9 Former Drug Labs view all

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375 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Kent, WA issued 375 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 375 permits, 180 were issued for single family homes and 195 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Kent, WA issued 211 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,498
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,562
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,850
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,573
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,032

Zip Codes

98002 98003 98010 98030 98031 98032 98035 98042 98051 98055 98057 98058 98064 98089 98092
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Environmental Hazards

458 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Kent, WA has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Kent, WA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Kent, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.83°
  • February 43.25°
  • March 44.78°
  • April 48.82°
  • May 55.49°
  • June 60.47°
  • July 65.92°
  • August 66.12°
  • September 61.83°
  • October 52.3°
  • November 45.45°
  • December 40.44°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Kent, WA

Earthquakes
Kent, WA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Kent, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Kent, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Kent, WA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Kent, WA: $65,423

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kent is 3.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.75%
White Collar - 52.25%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • David G. Reichert
  • Adam Smith

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

24 FCC Towers view all

8 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Kent, WA

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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