Median Income
$65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value
$120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.5%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$500
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.5%
247% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.4%
24% higher than US avg
How Kent Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,966
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female50% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$37,600
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty15.4%
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$500
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units855
Rent Burden9.8%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+32.5%
Graduate+0.6%
Is Kent a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Kent receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Kent offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Kent is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Kent is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school.
Kent has a population of 1,966 with a density of 6 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 1.3% Black.
Population
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.8% |
The median household income in Kent is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $65,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.5% |
| 247% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% |
| 24% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |
The median home value in Kent is $120,000, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,000 |
| 57% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $500 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.7% |
| Housing Units | 855 |
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 | 324.2 sq mi (839.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |