Living in Kent (Washington)
Kent (Washington) is a city in Washington, United States, home to 126,952 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 3%, #139 of 6,227), young professionals (top 3%, #113 of 4,444), single professionals (top 4%, #161 of 4,537).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kent (Washington)
- The Salish Sea is 7 km away.
- It is part of Greater Seattle, 23 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 27 min and sets around 1:21; in late June it sets around 6:09.
How Kent (Washington) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #4,719 of 11,898 | #146 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 31 | #6,668 of 9,771 | #98 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 43 | #4,429 of 8,006 | #135 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 51 | #2,797 of 6,237 | #97 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #2,939 of 9,474 | #178 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,053 of 9,474 | #181 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #3,223 of 10,762 | #140 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #161 of 4,537 | #3 of 155 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #113 of 4,444 | #3 of 156 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #191 of 3,053 | #3 of 105 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,378 of 7,271 | #131 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #139 of 6,227 | #2 of 219 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #159 of 3,933 | #3 of 137 | Map |
| Student | 64 | #1,410 of 2,119 | #39 of 71 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 44 | #3,566 of 8,006 | #65 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 27 | #9,544 of 12,111 | #212 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 77 | #148 of 4,114 | #3 of 145 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #493 of 7,271 | #7 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #1,812 of 9,474 | #60 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #17,643 of 18,063 | #411 of 421 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 30 | #6,079 of 16,523 | #280 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 3 | #17,658 of 18,063 | #414 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,120 of 16,523 | #47 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #121 of 21,167 | #2 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,200 of 12,111 | #87 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #1,931 of 6,413 | #127 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 78 | #597 of 12,111 | #8 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #300 of 4,750 | #6 of 160 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- East Hill-Meridian 6 km
- Lakeland North 6 km
- Des Moines (Washington) 7 km
- Lea Hill 7 km
- Auburn (Washington) 8 km
- SeaTac 9 km
- Federal Way 9 km
- Covington (Washington) 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.