Kendall, WA

Washington

Kendall is a small town in Washington with a population of 810. Residents earn $60,291 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
810 Population 295/sq mi density
$60,291 Median Income $20,641 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,291 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$276,000 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,291
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.8%
71% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.1%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.4%
244% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

How Kendall Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population810
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,291
Per Capita$20,641
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$4,664M
Commute45 min

Housing

A
Home Value$276,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression33.8%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation453 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+75.8%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute45 min
Libraries6

Is Kendall a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kendall receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Kendall has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kendall is $60,291, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.4%, unemployment is notably high. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kendall is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Kendall experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches, including 10.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Kendall has a population of 810 with a density of 295 people per square mile. The median age is 46.3 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%).

Population

810
Total Population
295
People / sq mi
46.3yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Kendall vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kendall vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kendall is $60,291, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes.

Income: Kendall vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,291
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,641
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$92,592

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,142
County GDP$4,664M

Business (County)

Restaurants163
Healthcare188
Retail230
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,447
84% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time45.3 min
Work from Home3.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Kendall is $276,000, 2% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,000
2% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,447
84% above US avg
Effective Rate2.34%
In Kendall, 30.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 33.8% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kendall vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.1%
6% below US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma12.2%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression33.8%
Mental Distress22.1%
Physical Distress15.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.4%
Checkup Rate67.9%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access82.7%
Healthcare Facilities188

Crime Rates: Kendall vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Kendall has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.9 inches
31% above US avg
Snowfall10.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density295/sq mi
Coordinates48.9155°N, 122.1326°W
County FIPS53029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%
D 56.8%

Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.8%
71% below US avg
High School+75.8%
School Test Score5.36
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density295/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities188
Restaurants163
Retail Stores230

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute45.3 min
Work from Home3.3%

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