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Kent, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
6,300 Population 97/sq mi density
$78,000 Median Income $45,120 per capita
$650,000 Home Value
$910 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 212 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$78,000 median income, 7.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$650,000 home value, $910/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kent, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,000
4% above
$45,120 per capita
Home Value
$650,000
131% above
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
35.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
11.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
212 sunny days/yr

How Kent Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
231%
Rent
78%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kent a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kent residents earn a median household income of $78,000 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,120. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 195 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kent is $650,000 , 131% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $910/month, with 17.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.0% of adults in Kent hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 35.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kent has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,300
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,000
Per Capita$45,120
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty11.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$868

Housing

D
Home Value$650,000
Rent$910
Ownership83.7%
Housing Units2,355
Rent Burden17.6%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days212/yr
Rain68.1 in/yr
Elevation2,215 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+35.2%
Graduate+3.4%

Community

Commute28 min

Did You Know?

21.2% work from home.