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Kent
  • City in Washington
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Kent

#159 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B
    Kent is a city in Washington with a population of 134,890. Kent is in King County. Living in Kent offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Kent there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Kent and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Kent are above average.
    About Kent...
    Population
    134,890
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $414,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,612
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Kent Rankings

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    Top Public Schools Serving Kent

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      175.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      9.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      69.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      142.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,034.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,866.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      717.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Kent

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $79,781
    National
    $69,021
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