At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$28,546 per capita
Home Value
$106,900
Zillow: $195,796
Violent Crime
149/100K
1,666/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
253 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kent a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kent residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,546. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kent is $106,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,796. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Kent reports 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,666/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Kent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kent has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population61
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density254/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans54.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$28,546
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$386M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$195,796
Housing Units13
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent149/100K
Property1,666/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation925 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband25.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Kent was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Hector International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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