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Kent, WA

Founded 1890King CountyElev. 13 m
Population
135,015
Median home
$537,500
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
35
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Kent

Kent is a city in Washington with about 135,015 residents. Kent was founded in 1890 and sits in King County. The median age is 35.3 and the median household income is $90,416. Homes carry a median value of $537,500, and about 57% of residents own where they live. Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
135,015
Median age
35.3
Median household income
$90,416
Per-capita income
$41,658
Poverty rate
10.6%
High-school grad or higher
86.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
Unemployment
7.3%
Avg. commute
30.1 min
Work from home
11.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White37.6%
Hispanic or Latino16.9%
Black13%
Asian22.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.6%
Sales & office19.4%
Production, transportation & material moving19.1%
Service18.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$537,500
Median gross rent
$1,833/mo
Owner-occupied
56.9%
Median year built
1985
Households
46,727
Avg. household size
2.85

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Kent has 35 public schools — 22 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading40%
Math28%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Individualized Graduation & Degree ProgramHighGrades 9–12
Kent Virtual AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Kent-Meridian High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Kentlake High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Kentridge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Regional Justice CenterHighGrades 9–12
The Outreach ProgramHighGrades 12–12
Evergreen Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Meridian Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Mill Creek Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
East Hill Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Emerald Park Elementary SchoolElementary
George T. Daniel Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Glenridge ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime44% above national
Kent556
Washington365
United States386
↑ 48% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime162% above national
Kent5,123
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 28% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kent Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kent.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · King County
AvalancheVery High
EarthquakeVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kent is in King County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kent was founded in 1890 and sits in King County. Elevation ~13 m.

Map of Kent
Kent, WA
Where Kent is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sanders, Erick Gustave, Mansion
Notable people from Kent
Rodney StuckeyPZ MyersCourtney VanderslootJeff DyeCam WeaverRuby HiroseAnthony HamiltonRebecca CorryMichael KaganTess Henley
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Nearby cities
Des Moines (5 mi)Renton (6 mi)Auburn (6 mi)SeaTac (6 mi)Federal Way (8 mi)Maple Valley (8 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Kent, WA (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Kent, Washington.

Edwardo Hall, 41
Kent · 98032
AKA Edwardo Bernardo Curtis, Eddie Hall
Jordan Waye Jackson, 28
Kent · 98030
AKA Michael Jackson, Jordan Wayne Jackson
Michael Robert Sease, 66
Kent · 98030
AKA Michael Johnson, Michael Robert Sease
Robert Eugene Lewis, 58
Kent · 98032

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Kent — frequently asked

What is the population of Kent, Washington?
Kent has a population of about 135,015, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kent?
The median home value in Kent is $537,500, and the median gross rent is $1,833/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kent safe? What is the crime rate?
Kent Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 556 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kent face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates King County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, earthquake, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Kent?
Kent has 35 public schools (22 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kent?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Kent. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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