Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
14%
Kent, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,672
Population
110,878
Renter Mix
52% Rent
A scenic community halfway between Seattle and Tacoma
Scenic
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Suburban
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Diverse
Located in the Seattle metropolitan area, Kent combines suburban living with easy city access. Set in the Green River Valley, the city offers outdoor recreation at Riverbend Golf Complex and maintains 55 public parks. Once known as the "Lettuce Capital of the World," Kent has evolved into a modern city that preserves its natural surroundings. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,667 per month with a 0.2% increase year-over-year, while two-bedroom units average $1,962.
Kent Station serves as a central shopping and entertainment destination for residents. The city maintains strong ties to the aerospace industry, with Boeing and Blue Origin facilities nearby. Housing options include apartments throughout the Valley and residential areas in the East and West Hills, including the East Hill-Meridian neighborhood. The accesso ShoWare Center brings entertainment to the area as the home arena for Seattle Thunderbirds hockey. Kent's location between Seattle and Tacoma, coupled with Sounder commuter rail service, makes commuting convenient for the city's 136,000 residents.
Explore the City
Newer townhomes can be found throughout the West Hill North neighborhood.
The annual Cornucopia Days in Kent brings the community together for summer fun.
Locals can enjoy a scenic walk or go fishing at Lake Fenwick Park in Kent.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,781
Average: $105,717
Education
26,110
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
57,941
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kent has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Kent, WA is $1,434 for a studio, $1,671 for one bedroom, $1,952 for two bedrooms, and $2,580 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kent has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,671/month
664 Sq Ft
House
$3,340/month
2,089 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,957/month
955 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Kent, WA is 19.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Kent is 32.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,434 - $2,580. You can expect to pay 10.4% more for groceries, 2.0% more for utilities, and 52.1% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kent, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
541 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
464 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
292 Students
Martin Sortun Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
465 Students
Neely O Brien Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
634 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
850 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
846 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
775 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
128 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,130 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,598 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,685 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
128 Students
Individualized Graduation & Degree Program
Public
Grades 9-12
383 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Enatai Beach Park
- Shadow Lake Bog
- Lake Wilderness Arboretum
- Auburndale Park
- Riverview Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- 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 September 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.