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Kenmore, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
23,594 Population 3,836/sq mi density
$137,926 Median Income $70,195 per capita
$869,800 Home Value $1,027,777 Zillow
$1,944 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
77 Violent Crime/100K 1,033 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$137,926 median income, 2.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$869,800 home value, $1,944/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kenmore, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$137,926
84% above
$70,195 per capita
Home Value
$869,800
209% above
Zillow: $1,027,777
Median Rent
$1,944/mo
67% above
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
80% below
1,033/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.2%
70% above
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.4%
30% below
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Kenmore Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
184%
Home Value
309%
Rent
167%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
170%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kenmore a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kenmore residents earn a median household income of $137,926 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,195. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kenmore is $869,800 , 209% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,027,777. Median rent is $1,944/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

Kenmore reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,033/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

57.2% of adults in Kenmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% above the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kenmore has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population23,594
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density3,836/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$137,926
Per Capita$70,195
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

B
Home Value$869,800
Rent$1,944
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$1,027,777
Housing Units9,575
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent77/100K
Property1,033/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary179/100K

Health

Obesity22.4%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation48 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.2%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Kenmore was founded in 1998.
The median home in Kenmore was built in 1983.
29.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.