Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
17%
Kenmore, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,918
Population
23,396
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Come for more in this lakefront Seattle suburb
Suburban
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Scenic
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Lakefront
Situated between Lake Forest Park and Bothell, Kenmore is a tranquil Seattle suburb on the northern banks of Lake Washington. Kenmore’s award-winning schools attract many renters to the area, along with the community’s close proximity to countless area employers and major highways.
Part of Kenmore’s allure is its stunning natural beauty that includes a forest-like environment, expansive mountain views, and excellent opportunities for lakeshore recreation at Saint Edward State Park. The community is home to Bastyr University, and sits within easy driving distance of the University of Washington Bothell, making Kenmore apartments a popular choice for many students, faculty, and staff. Convenience to I-5 and I-405 affords numerous Kenmore residents simple commutes to nearby Redmond, Kirkland, and Seattle.
Explore the City
Burke-Gilman Trail in Kenlake Vista is perfect for long bike rides.
A fruit garden near the Cascadia Community College campus in Kenmore.
Watch seaplanes land while rowing a canoe on Lake Washington in Kenmore Terrace.
St. Edward Park is a massive 326 acre park with hiking trails, picnic tables and a playground.
Inglewood Golf Club is just outside of the Moorlands neighborhood.
There are sports fields and other sporting options in Kenmore, such as Kenmore Boathouse.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$140,348
Average: $167,970
Education
10,926
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,943
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kenmore has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Kenmore, WA is $1,516 for a studio, $1,918 for one bedroom, $2,358 for two bedrooms, and $3,851 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kenmore has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,918/month
716 Sq Ft
House
$5,895/month
2,426 Sq Ft
Learn More About Kenmore
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kenmore, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
523 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
624 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
424 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
424 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
278 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
722 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,542 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Saint Edward State Park
- Bruggers Bog
- Hamlin Park
- Northcrest Park
- Paramount Park Open Space
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Seattle Paine Field International
- Seattle-Tacoma International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.