Introduction
About Kent, Washington

Located exactly halfway between Seattle and Tacoma, Kent residents enjoy the excitement of each nearby metropolis while maintaining its own sense of community. A bustling economy driven by Boeing, Starbucks, REI, and Mikron Industries provides Kent’s booming population. Currently, over 84,000 people call Kent home, a number that is expected to rise to 100,000 within the next couple of years, likely making it the largest city in south King County.

Nestled in the Green River Valley between the Cascade Mountains on the east horizon and the Olympics to the west, Kent sits in the shadow of breathtaking Mt. Rainier. Kent itself is world-famous for its parks. 68 parks comprise 1,400 acres in and around Kent’s core. The city is also well-known for its yearly events, such as Cornucopia Days, which is the largest street fair in the Pacific Northwest. Kent is also the home of the Riverbend Golf complex—27 holes of top notch golf.

Once mostly farmland—for a time, it was considered the “Lettuce Capitol of the World”—Kent is now home to families who either work at one of the major companies located there or commute to Seattle or Tacoma. In either case, homes for sale in Kent range from mid-century ranches to exquisite new construction. Real estate in Kent is both attractive and affordable. Those fortunate enough to live here know there is no better place to make a home.

 


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 84,667
Population Density 3,020 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 42,446
Male Population 42,221
Median Age 34.28 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 52%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance to HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX WASHINGTON
Distance to UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX WASHINGTON 6 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 33,943
Family Households 20,826
Average Family Size 3.25
Average Household Income $58,120
Median Household Income $55,037
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 52%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 1.57
Total Crime Risk (County) 1.61
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.87
Murder Risk (County) 0.57
Rape Risk (County) 1.59
Robbery Risk 1.08
Assault Risk (County) 0.73
Property Risk (County) 1.77
Burglary Risk (County) 1.44
Larceny Risk (County) 1.71
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 2.43

Environment

Average July High Temperature 77.4° F
Average January Low Temperature 34.6° F
Annual Precipitation 39.59 inches
Air Pollution Index 113% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 8.9%
Nearest Airport SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL
Distance to SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL 8 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team TACOMA RAINIERS (AAA)
Distance to TACOMA RAINIERS (AAA) 15 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
TOTEM MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 826630 40TH AVE S, KENT, WA 98032
RAINIER CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 926201 180TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98042
MILL CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 9620 N CENTRAL AVE, KENT, WA 98032
MERIDIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 923480 120TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98031
KENT PHOENIX ACADEMY9 - 1211000 SE 264TH ST, KENT, WA 98030
KENTRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1212430 SE 208TH ST, KENT, WA 98031
SEQUOIA MIDDLE SCHOOL9 - 1211000 SE 264TH ST, KENT, WA 98030
KENT - MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1210020 SE 256TH ST, KENT, WA 98030
KENTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1221401 SE 300TH ST, KENT, WA 98042
STAR LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 54014 S 270TH ST, KENT, WA 98032
SUNNYCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 524629 42ND AVE S, KENT, WA 98032
GRASS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 628700 191ST PL SE, KENT, WA 98042
EAST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 69825 S 240TH ST, KENT, WA 98031
EMERALD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 611800 SE 216TH ST, KENT, WA 98031
LAKE YOUNGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 619660 142ND AVE SE, KENT, WA 98042
MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 625621 140TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98042
MILLENNIUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 611919 SE 270TH ST, KENT, WA 98030
MARTIN SORTUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 612711 SE 248TH ST, KENT, WA 98030
HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 627641 144TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98042
MEADOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 627710 108TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98030
SOOS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 612651 SE 218TH PL, KENT, WA 98031
SPRINGBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 620035 100TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98031
NEELY - O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 66300 S 236TH ST, KENT, WA 98032
PANTHER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 620831 108TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98031
PARK ORCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 611010 SE 232ND ST, KENT, WA 98031
PINE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 627825 118TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98030
SCENIC HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 626025 WOODLAND WAY S, KENT, WA 98030
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 622300 132ND AVE SE, KENT, WA 98042
CHILDREN'S ACADEMYK - 8318 5TH AVE S, KENT, WA 98032
EDUCATIONAL COUNTY - OPERATIVE SCHOOLK - 1225629 129TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98030
CEDAR RIVER ACADEMYK - 320811 84TH AVE S, KENT, WA 98032
DANIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 611310 SE 248TH ST, KENT, WA 98030
KENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 624700 64TH AVE S, KENT, WA 98032
CASCADE VISTA BAPTIST SCHOOLK - 1211517 SE 208TH ST, KENT, WA 98031
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA12994 SE KENT KANGLEY RD KENT, WA 98030
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA25638 104TH AVE SE KENT, WA 98030
BANKSKEY BANK10304 SE 256TH ST KENT, WA 98030
BANKSVENTURE BANK10914 SE KENT KANGLEY RD KENT, WA 98030
BANKSWELLS FARGO BANK10625 SE KENT KANGLEY RD KENT, WA 98030
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA20830 108TH AVE SE KENT, WA 98031
BANKSUS BANK10231 SE 240TH ST KENT, WA 98031
BANKSWASHINGTON FEDERAL SAVINGS10415 SE 240TH ST KENT, WA 98031
BANKSWASHINGTON MUTUAL23630 104TH AVE SE KENT, WA 98031
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA311 4TH AVE N KENT, WA 98032
BANKSBANNER BANK1140 W MEEKER ST KENT, WA 98032
BANKSCATHAY BANK18030 E VALLEY HWY KENT, WA 98032
BANKSCHARTER BANK6703 S 234TH ST # 100 KENT, WA 98032
BANKSCOLUMBIA BANK504 W MEEKER ST KENT, WA 98032
BANKSFRONTIER BANK221 W GOWE ST KENT, WA 98032
GOLFACCESS GOLF MANAGEMENT2019 W MEEKER ST KENT, WA 98032
GOLFRIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX2019 W MEEKER ST KENT, WA 98032
GOLFDRUIDS GLEN GOLF CLUB29925 207TH AVE SE KENT, WA 98042
HOSPITALSEASTSIDE HOSPITAL & SPECIALTY26004 104TH AVE SE KENT, WA 98030
ART AND MUSEUMSKENT HISTORICAL MUSEUM855 E SMITH ST KENT, WA 98030



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
98030583$300,000$311,856
98031551$334,950$339,872
98032430$296,953$307,912
98042768$337,765$355,390
Displaying 1-10 of 127 in $200-500k range
Opportunity of a lifetime to own the last home site at SE King County's most exclusive address, Little Soos Estates. Final lot in well planned 47 acre gated cul-de-sac community of 8 estate home sites. Beautiful 3.5 acres, fully usable w/no wetlands & accompanying mosquitos. No restrictive clearing limits. Well is in, power, phone & cable on property. 5300+ sf home plan & building permit included or revise permit to your plan. Where Renton, Maple Valley & Kent converge, only 12 miles to airport
 16430 SE 225th St
 Kent, WA 98042
  view property details > 
 1 half bathrooms
$500,000

Here is class and style. Very well maintained Catera home has 4 BR plus bonus up, den down. 2.5 ba. Great condition and upgrades: 2 fireplaces, formal living and dining rooms. Millwork, raised panel doors, craftsman trim, crown molding, wainscoting. Wood wrapped windows. Kitchen: 43-inch maple cabinets, granite counters, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances. Hardwoods throughout the entire ground floor. Master BR has 5 piece bath. 3-car tandem garage. Spacious fully fenced backyard.
 10922 SE 243rd St
 Kent, WA 98030
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$499,950

Discover an urban retreat in Kent. Natural views await you in this cul-de-sac home. Enjoy a modern kitchen with breakfast nook, granite counters, deco tiled backsplash, Kenmore Elite SS appliances, hardwood floors & a glass door walk-in pantry. Elegant details include the artistic marble tile in a circular Rotunda entry, double crown molding in dining room, art display niches & oil rubbed bronze hardware. Bonus room with mini-kitchen, plumbed for central vac, outdoor sprinklers & 3 car garage.
 22224 93 Ave S
 Kent, WA 98031
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$499,950

STRATTON. Tahoma Vista on East Hill of Kent features terrific Norris Homes. Model open F-W, 12-5pm. The Stratton floor plan featires 4bed/2.5 bath complete with a 30 yr architectural comp roof, prewired for security and pre-plumbed for vaccuum system. Vaulted ceilings, bonus room, formal dining room,hardwood flooring in kitchen, entry and breakfast nook, wood wrapped windows, tile counter tops in kitchen and baths. Elegant Maple cabinetry in kitchen complete with center island w/slab granite.
 13324 SE 252nd St
 Kent, WA 98030
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$495,000

CHELSEA. Tahoma Vista on the East Hill of Kent features terrific Norris Homes. Model open F-W, 12-5pm. Floorplan features 4bed/3bath complete with a 30 yr architectural comp roof, prewired for security and pre-plumbed for vaccuum system. Vaulted ceilings, bonus room, formal dining room,hardwood flooring in kitchen, entry and breakfast nook, wood wrapped windows, tile counter tops in kitchen and baths. Elegant Maple cabinetry in kitchen complete with center island w/slab granite. Move-in-Ready!
 13223 SE 252nd St
 Kent, WA 98030
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$495,000

NANTUCKET. Tahoma Vista on the East Hill of Kent features terrific Norris Homes. The Nantucket floor plan with 4bed/2.5 bath complete with a 30 yr architectural comp roof, prewired for security and pre-plumbed for vaccuum system. Vaulted ceilings, bonus room, formal dining room,hardwood flooring in kitchen, entry and breakfast nook, wood wrapped windows, tile counter tops in kitchen and baths. Elegant Maple cabinetry in kitchen complete with center island w/slab granite. Move-in-Ready!
 13229 SE 252nd St
 Kent, WA 98030
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$490,000

MODEL HOME. Open F-W, 12-5pm. Tahoma Vista on East Hill of Kent features terrific Norris Homes. Brookside B floor plan features 4bed/2.5bath complete with a 30 yr architectural comp roof, prewired for security and pre-plumbed for vaccuum system. Vaulted ceilings, bonus room, formal dining room,hardwood flooring in kitchen, entry and breakfast nook, wood wrapped windows, tile counter tops in kitchen and baths. Elegant Maple cabinetry in kitchen complete with center island w/slab granite.
 13211 SE 252nd St
 Kent, WA 98030
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$490,000

CHELSEA. Tahoma Vista on the East Hill of Kent features terrific Norris Homes. Open F-W, 12-5pm. Floorplan features 4bed/3bath complete with a 30 yr architectural comp roof, prewired for security and pre-plumbed for vaccuum system. Vaulted ceilings, bonus room, formal dining room,hardwood flooring in kitchen, entry and breakfast nook, wood wrapped windows, tile counter tops in kitchen and baths. Elegant Maple cabinetry in kitchen complete with center island w/slab granite. Move-in-Ready!
 25223 132nd Pl SE
 Kent, WA 98030
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$475,000

Home of the Month! BROOKSIDE. Features rear yard landscaping, fencing, white faux wood blinds, refrigerator, washer/dryer. 4bed/2.5bath complete w/30 yr arch. comp roof, prewired for security and pre-plumbed for vaccuum system. Vaulted ceilings, bonus room, formal dining room,hardwood flooring in kitchen, entry and breakfast nook, wood wrapped windows, tile counter tops in kitchen and baths. Elegant Maple cabinetry in kitchen complete with center island w/slab granite. Model open F-W, 12-5pm.
 13226 SE 252nd St
 Kent, WA 98030
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$474,950

Great new site of 8 homes! Builder has developed this unique plan especially with master bedroom on main floor, 4 bedrooms + 2.5 bathrooms, plus attached 3 car garage! Living & family room feature high ceilings, all granite counter tops, entry with top grade granite tiles, all stainless steel applcs. Builder will do super quality landscaping & back yard hydro seed too! Hurry .. Still time to select things to make your real own home with great choice of you and your family!!!
 14316 SE 285 Pl
 Kent, WA 98042
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$469,888
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