Kendall, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
810 Population 295/sq mi density
$60,291 Median Income $20,641 per capita
$276,000 Home Value $357,000 Zillow
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, 21.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Kendall, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,291
20% below
$20,641 per capita
Home Value
$276,000
2% below
Zillow: $357,000
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
75.8% high school+
Unemployment
21.5%
497% above
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Kendall Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kendall's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
98%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
597%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kendall a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kendall residents earn a median household income of $60,291 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,641. The unemployment rate stands at 21.5% (497% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kendall is $276,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,000. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

9.8% of adults in Kendall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 75.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 49.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population810
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,291
Per Capita$20,641
Unemployment21.5%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

A
Home Value$276,000
Rent
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$357,000
Housing Units319
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation453 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+75.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute45 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Kendall was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.