Median Income
$78,000
4% higher than US avg
Home Value
$650,000
131% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$910
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.1%
97% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.4%
8% lower than US avg
How Kent Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population6,300
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,000
Per Capita$45,120
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty11.4%
Commute28 min
Housing
D
Home Value$650,000
Rent$910
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,355
Rent Burden17.6%
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+35.2%
Graduate+3.4%
Is Kent a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Kent receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Kent has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Kent is $78,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Kent is $650,000, making it a premium housing market at 131% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Education
9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.2% have completed high school.
Kent has a population of 6,300 with a density of 97 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 5.6% Asian.
Population
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.2% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 12.8% |
The median household income in Kent is $78,000, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $78,000 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,120 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.1% |
| 97% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| 8% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.2% |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
The median home value in Kent is $650,000, 131% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $910 (22% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $650,000 |
| 131% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $910 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.4% |
| Housing Units | 2,355 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Kent vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Kent vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 65.1 sq mi (168.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |