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What are the crime rate and median income in Kent, WA?
According to the FBI, Kent had 2.7 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, close to the Washington rate (2.8). Median household income is $92,302 and the median home value is $587,800. About 135,603 people live in Kent.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Kent?
In 2025 the Kent Police Department reported 362 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.7 per 1,000 people. That is close to the Washington rate (2.8), and 19% lower than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 1 murder. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 2,862 (21.0 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 531 were reported, the count is down 32%.
| Offense (2025) | Kent count | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 362 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 75 | 0.55 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 103 | 0.75 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 183 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,862 | 21.0 | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 459 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,949 | 14.3 | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 454 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Kent changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 531 | 6,457 | 12 |
| 2022 | 612 | 7,374 | 9 |
| 2023 | 741 | 6,802 | 17 |
| 2024 | 651 | 4,962 | 7 |
| 2025 | 362 | 2,862 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Kent Police Department's own reports.
How does Kent compare with Washington?
Kent's median household earns $92,302 a year, close to the state figure ($98,141). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $587,800, and half of renters pay more than $1,909 a month. About 135,603 people live on 34 square miles of land, roughly 4,008 per square mile. The city lies in King County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Kent | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 135,603 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $92,302 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $587,800 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,909 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.8% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 57.2% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Kent?
3 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Kent: Western Processing Co., Inc., Midway Landfill and Seattle Municipal Landfill (Kent Highlands). A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 5 high-hazard dams in Kent. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 5 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Garrison Creek 98th Avenue Detention D (30 ft) and Mill Creek Canyon Stormwater Detention D (22 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, King County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Kent?
Kent city limits had 5 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include 167, 516 and 515. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Kent?
Inside the city limits there are 33 public schools (2024-25) and 5 private schools (2023-24). 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: 10 state parks or recreation areas: Auburn State Park, Blake Island, Dash Point, Flaming Geyser and Kanaskat-Palmer and 5 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Kent
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Kent city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Cash America Pawn (Kent), Kent Jewelry & Loan INC (Kent) and Worldwide Distributors (Kent).
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map inside the Kent city limits: Des Moines Spirits (Kent), Kent Liquor & Wine (Kent) and Kent Saars Super Saver Foods (Kent).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Kent city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Kent?
In 2025, Kent had 2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (362 reported), close to the Washington rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 21.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Kent?
$92,302 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $98,141 for Washington.
How much do homes cost in Kent?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $587,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $564,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Kent?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, King County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Auburn, WA (6 mi) · Renton, WA (6 mi) · Federal Way, WA (8 mi) · Burien, WA (9 mi) · Bellevue, WA (15 mi) · Tacoma, WA (15 mi)
More: Washington statewide numbers · county page: King County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Kent city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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