Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (58) B
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kent Parks Deli & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bri's Beans
Coffee Shop
Beautiful Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Java Junction Espresso
Coffee Shop
Greatest Thai Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Dilettante Mocha & Espresso Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sweet Spot Espresso
Coffee Shop
Truetea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweet Themes Bakery
Coffee Shop
Cafe on Fourth
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bikini Beans Espresso
Coffee Shop
Bubble Tea and Coffee Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BigFoot Java
Coffee Shop
Hottie Shots Espresso
Coffee Shop
Emerald City Smoothie
Coffee Shop
BigFoot Java
Coffee Shop
Emerald City Smoothie
Coffee Shop
Cowgirls Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
Ampitheatre
Theatre Arts
Greater Kent Historical Society
Museum
Kent Bowl
Bowling Alley
French Field
Stadium
AMC Theatre - Kent Station
Cinema
Accesso ShoWare Center
Stadium
Neely-Soames Historic Homestead
Museum
Food and Drink (111) A-
Popeyes
Fast Food
Happy Donuts
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Alladin Bakery & Deli
Deli
Casey's Grill and Sports Bar
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Passports Pub
Bar
Dulceria Mexico
Sweets
Taqueria El Rinconsito
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Asia Express Deli
Deli
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Nashville's Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
The AC Tavern
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Reds Wine Bar
Bar
Fitness (25) A+
Planet Fitness
Gym
Kent Masonic Hall
Community Centre
Kent Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
American Legion Post 15
Community Centre
Bigwu Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Imperial Crossfit
Gym
Bounce It Up
Gym
Aryal's Gymnastics
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Kent Community Service Center
Community Centre
All Fitness
Gym
Kent Fit Body Boot Camp
Gym
Kent Crossfit
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
My Gym
Gym
Harbor Reach Club
Gym
Meet at the Green Conference Space
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Crossfit
Gym
Metropolitan Gymnastics
Gym
Karate Northwest
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Little Gym
Gym
Groceries (44) A+
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Rico's Bakery
Bakery
Taste of Europe
Grocery Store
Save-U-More
Grocery Store
C&G Halal Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Asian Planet Food Market
Grocery Store
Soltero's Market
Grocery Store
La Huerta International Market
Grocery Store
Hong Kong Market
Grocery Store
Alki Seafood
Seafood
Cow Chip Cookies
Bakery
Tasty Doux
Bakery
Apna Frooticana
Grocery Store
Al Rayahin Bakery & Grocery
Bakery
Hilaac Halal Market
Grocery Store
Asia Pacific Market
Grocery Store
Best Meat Shop
Butcher
Nature's Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Don Chanos Tienda
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Carpinito Brothers Farm Produce Stand
Grocery Store
Kara's Kakes
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (292) A+
Walnut Grove Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Canterbury Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Turnkey Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
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Playground
Kentbrook Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Kent Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Campus Park
Park
Shops (346) A+
Kosnoski Eyecare
Optician
Dr. Lewis S. Lim
Optician
I Care Optical
Optician
Fred Meyer
Fashion
The Barber and Beauty Shop
Hairdresser
Nails and Spa
Beauty
The Hair Solution
Hairdresser
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
Kent Selections, Inc.
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Milana
Clothing
McLendon Hardware
Home Improvement
Mud Bay
Pets
Best Cut Hair Salon
Hairdresser
East Hill Market
Convenience Store
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Hair Color Expert Salon
Hairdresser
Gerardo's Hair Design
Hairdresser
Central Nails & Spa
Beauty
M&J Food Mart
Convenience Store
Diamond Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Chandlers Bay Market & Deli
Convenience Store
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
Royal Nail Spa
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in Kent.
Public Transit Stops (310)
Stops & Stations
A+
S 240th St & 94th Ave S
Bus Stop
S 240th St & 94th Ave S
Bus Stop
S 240th St & 98th Ave S
Bus Stop
S 240th St & 98th Ave S
Bus Stop
E James St & Summit Ave N
Bus Stop
E James St & Summit Ave N
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
104th Avenue NE & SE 240th St
Bus Stop
104th Avenue NE & SE 240th St
Bus Stop
104th Ave SE & SE 236th St
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
104th Ave SE & SE 235th St
Bus Stop
Canyon Dr SE & Alvord Ave
Bus Stop
104th Ave SE & SE 244th St
Bus Stop
104th Ave SE & SE 244th St
Bus Stop
E James St & Jason Ave N
Bus Stop
E James St & Jason Ave N
Bus Stop
Canyon Dr SE & 94th Ave S
Bus Stop
Canyon Dr SE & E Titus St
Bus Stop
Canyon Dr SE & 94th Ave S
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
E Smith St & Jason Ave N
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.6%
B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Kent is 136/100 - which is 16% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Kent crime rates are 5,987 per 100k, which is 60% higher than Washington
Property Crime
5,528 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
459 crimes per 100k
D-
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employment A

The median income in Kent is $73,891 - which is 18% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$73,891
B
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (121)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Northwest Spinal Rehabilitation
Doctor
Family Care of Kent
Doctor
H.K. Ahmad Family Dentist
Dentist
Kent Counseling
Doctor
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Doctor
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Romney Chiropractic
Doctor
Aegis Inn
Nursing Home
Greg Knugson Family Dentistry
Dentist
Mountlake Acupuncture Clinic
Doctor
Meridian Dental Clinic
Dentist
Kenneth James, DDS & George Gosztola, DDS
Dentist
Thomas Olson DDS
Dentist
Pam Butterfield DDS
Dentist
Kent Spine Center
Clinic
MultiCare - Kent Clinic
Clinic
East Hill Dental Center
Dentist
Kent Station Family Dentistry
Dentist
Proliance Retina
Clinic
Sunrise Dental
Dentist
Gentle Dental
Dentist
University of Washington Medicine - Kent Station Clinic - Quick Care
Clinic
Allison C. Kutz
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C-
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housing A+

Kent home prices are $378,800 - which is 41% higher than Washington
Home Price
$378,800
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
31%
A+
Home Affordability
5.1x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C-

The Kent graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
47%
F
High School Grad. Rates
81%
D+
Elementary Schools (29) B-
Montessori Plus School
East Hill Elementary School
Sunbeams Lutheran School
Park Orchard Elementary School
George T. Daniel Elementary School
Academy Schools
Scenic Hill Elementary School
Dynamic Family Services
Kent Elementary School
Panther Lake Elementary School
Martin Sortun Elementary School
Emerald Park Elementary School
Neely O Brien Elementary School
Cascade Vista Baptist School
Soos Creek Elementary School
Springbrook Elementary School
Sunrise Elementary School
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Millennium Elementary School
Rainier Christian Schools-Kent View Elementary
Pine Tree Elementary School
Meridian Elementary School
Ashe Preparatory Academy
Glenridge Elementary
Sunnycrest Elementary School
High Schools (11) F
Kent-Meridian High School
Igrad
Academy Schools
Dynamic Family Services
Kent Phoenix Academy
The Outreach Program
Regional Justice Center
Cascade Vista Baptist School
Kentridge High School
Excel Public Charter School
Kent Mountain View Academy
Auburn Mountainview High School
New Horizon School
Technology Access Foundation Academy
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ratings D

Kent has an overall rating of 53% from 23 reviews.
User Reviews (5)
From AreaVibes
D+
User Surveys (18)
From AreaVibes
F
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? Used to be a good place 2.5 rating By theGOAT ( Oct 21, 2023) This place used to be a good place to live in back in 2013. Everything has gone downhill from there. I remember leaving mail in the mailbox for a week and it will still be there. Those days are long gone. Lots of homeless people (even in the neighborhoods), drug problems are out ...Read More of control, takes ages to fix roads, people do not clean up after their dogs, litter, garbage, theft, crime, and a lot more). Can't wait to move out of this city. Read Less
Full of Tweakers 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 25, 2018) This is the place to live if you like meth, tweakers, heroin addicts , and places with a high homeless population! You can’t leave anything unlocked or turn your back on anything for a second or it gets stolen. A nice little stroll down a trail in a park will most certainly lea ...Read More d you to a homeless persons camp, or a drug injection spot where you can find used needles and trash. They do have public transportation, but you may have to have to sit next to someone that is passed out and crapped them self. People are very unfriendly in this city, and there isn’t all that much to do. The only thing this area has to offer is its relatively close to Seattle and it has the show ware Center where you can watch Thunderbirds hockey. Read Less
I fell in love with this city 4.5 rating By tommas.r ( May 02, 2017) This city became my second home. I moved from California 2 months ago. The local company Kent movers helped with the move https://bogdanmovers.com/kent-movers/ The city immediately became native. Beautiful nature, small shops, green parks. Friendly people. I can give myself more ...Read More time than before. I made friends with my neighbor. She is very nice and sociable. We go for walks together Read Less
Hard working people 1.5 rating By Samsonsteve ( Jun 02, 2015) No clue what the other person was talking about. Emerald downs is NOT in kent. Its further south off the freeway. No nightlife. At all. The one mexican restaurant was probably owned by white people because they had crap burritos and salsa. Didn't give it more than 2 shots because ...Read More I was over it. (Azteca I mean)

Cotton flys around like no other. I could have made a few shirts by just going to the nearby curb.
It has some hard working people because there is not much else to do. Its pretty close to seattle which is nice.

But this is just my opinion Read Less
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I fell in love with this city 4.5 rating By tommas.r ( May 02, 2017) This city became my second home. I moved from California 2 months ago. The local company Kent movers helped with the move https://bogdanmovers.com/kent-movers/ The city immediately became native. Beautiful nature, small shops, green parks. Friendly people. I can give myself more ...Read More time than before. I made friends with my neighbor. She is very nice and sociable. We go for walks together Read Less
Hard working people 1.5 rating By Samsonsteve ( Jun 02, 2015) No clue what the other person was talking about. Emerald downs is NOT in kent. Its further south off the freeway. No nightlife. At all. The one mexican restaurant was probably owned by white people because they had crap burritos and salsa. Didn't give it more than 2 shots because ...Read More I was over it. (Azteca I mean)

Cotton flys around like no other. I could have made a few shirts by just going to the nearby curb.
It has some hard working people because there is not much else to do. Its pretty close to seattle which is nice.

But this is just my opinion Read Less
Visit Kent, WA for Great Scenery and a Chance to Hit the Pick 4! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 27, 2010) Last summer I had the pleasure of visiting the city of Kent, Washington for three days. I was working on a contract project in Seattle, which is about 18 miles north of Kent. I decided to make the twenty minute drive to Kent after hearing rave reviews about the scenery. I had als ...Read More o always wanted to visit Emerald Downs Race Track, which is located in the heart of Kent.

On the first evening of my visit, I took advantage of a free outdoor concert sponsored by the city of Kent. The weather was perfect, as was my beautiful view of the mountains. After the concert, I had a late night dinner at Paolo's Restaurant. Their homemade pasta was divine and the service was excellent.

The highlight of my trip was visiting Emerald Downs on Friday evening. As a native of Kentucky, I have always been a huge horseracing fan and had always wanted to visit Emerald Downs. Emerald Downs offered a great array of betting options, my favorite of which was the Pick 4.

As illustrated by my positive review of Kent, Washington, the only thing that could have made my trip to Kent better is a winning Pick 4 ticket! Read Less

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      Kent, WA

      Kent is the sixth-largest city in Washington, but you'll feel like you're at home as soon as you arrive. The residents are friendly, and there are numerous activities that allow everyone to interact together. Kent is located in Seattle, but the cost of living in the city is lower than in other areas in the county and in the state. From massive mountains that rise to meet the sky to open fields and parks, the city is one that focuses a great deal on activities outdoors.

      The weather in Kent is usually wetter throughout the year than it is in other states as some areas in the city see 30 inches or more of rain. In the winter months, the temperatures can be lower than average. Even with the colder temperatures, there isn't a lot of snow in Kent. However, the spring and summer are usually dry and comfortable without being overwhelmingly hot.

      If you have children, you'll be pleased to know that the school system is among the best in the state. Over 30 types of schools cater to the educational needs of at least 27,000 students. Class sizes tend to be small so that teachers can focus on individual learning instead of teaching in large groups.

      You can choose from a variety of jobs in Kent. Boeing is one of the largest companies along with other manufacturing businesses. Oberto Sausage Company and General Electric Appliances have offices in Kent as well if you enjoy working in an office setting or in customer service.

      Living in Kent is a bit more expensive than in other areas of the state and the country. Homes that are for sale and for rent are above the national average. Transportation costs are also slightly higher than what you'll see in other parts of the country. However, utility costs tend to be average and sometimes below average due to a lack of significant swings in temperatures during the year.

      King County Metro is responsible for public transportation in the city. There is a local bus for those who need to navigate the downtown area as well as a bus that connects to other cities near Kent. Artistic beauty is at the forefront of many of the attractions in Kent. From art galleries to history museums, you can spend an entire day viewing statues, paintings, and artifacts. Special programs are held at the library for children, and there are festivals held in parks for all ages that feature music, food, and crafts. The Kent Farmer's Market is another popular attraction where vendors set up tables or sell items right from their vehicles. When you're ready for a night on the town, visit Kent Station where you can enjoy a movie at the cinema or shops and cafes.

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kent? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Walnut Grove Park
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      Canterbury Park
      Unknown Name
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      Entertainment

      Ampitheatre
      Greater Kent Historical Society
      Kent Bowl
      French Field
      AMC Theatre - Kent Station
      Accesso ShoWare Center
      Neely-Soames Historic Homestead

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Happy Donuts
      Jack in the Box
      Taco Bell
      Alladin Bakery & Deli
      Casey's Grill and Sports Bar
      Little Caesars
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kent? Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in Kent.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Kent a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Safeway
      Rite Aid
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Step Forward Flexible Orthotics
      Global Pharmacy
      Safeway

      Doctors

      Dr. Schlosser
      Person Pollard Chiropractor
      Physio Health Clinic
      Outpatient Physical Therapy
      Family Care of Kent
      Infinity Chiropractic
      Therapeutic Health Services
      Blossom Health Care