Kent is a city located in King County. The second largest city in south King County and the ninth largest in the state, Kent has the third largest industrial area in the United States. Often considered an outlying suburb of Seattle, Kent is the corporate home for companies such as REI and Oberto Sausage. Nearby towns include Renton and Tukwila to the north, Covington to the east, Federal Way, Des Moines and Sea Tac to the west, and Auburn to the south. Boeing also operates a plant in Kent. With the recent construction of Kent Station, the downtown area is experiencing new growth that is beneficial to both residents and businesses alike.
Conveniently located directly between the cities of Seattle and Tacoma, Kent has several distinct neighborhoods and commercial districts within its boundaries.
Kent offers award winning parks, excellent school systems, and a caring and efficient City Administration.
The City of Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services offers a wide array of indoor and outdoor activities, classes, services and facilities for all ages through its Administration, Recreation & Cultural Services, Parks Planning & Open Space, Golf Maintenance, Facilities Management and Housing & Human Services divisions.
Whether you're looking for a safe, exciting place to relocate and raise your family or are planning to expand your business, look no further. Kent Washington boasts an abundance of affordable real estate and offers extensive opportunities for lucrative real estate investments and business endeavors.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $326,300
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 84,474. Kent covers 28.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 50 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 98031, 98032, 98035, 98042, 98064 - Area code: 253
Weather
Kent, WA climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 77.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 34.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Kent is 39.59 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 6.06 Inches.
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